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Four people are standing in an outdoor setting with dense vegetation, surrounded by trees, bushes, and branches. They are wearing light-colored work clothes and boots. Some are holding tools, including a shovel and a circular metal object. On the ground in front of the four people, a large number of long, rusty metal objects are arranged in a group. The objects vary in size but are similar in shape. A spray can is visible on the ground to the right.; }}

HI clears over 260,000 m² of Laos farmland of deadly munitions
11 June 2026

HI clears in Houaphanh Province - one bomblet at a time.

  • Laos
An elderly person is sitting on a bed in a room with walls covered in light-colored wood paneling. She is wearing a pink long-sleeved top with a high collar and is holding a black-and-white cat in her arms, resting on her lap. The cat has long fur, white paws, and a bushy tail. The bed is covered with sheets and blankets in various patterns, with colorful pillows arranged against the headboard. ; }}

Lidiya’s fight to reclaim her life amidst war
11 June 2026

A drone attack destroyed her house in Kharkiv. Lidiya, 77, was badly injured. With HI, she regained her ability to move.

  • Ukraine
Two people are inside a room with exposed concrete walls. One person is sitting on the floor on a patterned rug, turned slightly toward the camera, wearing a dark jacket and pants, and holding a white object in their hands. Next to them, a child is lying on a mattress covered with a red patterned fabric. The child is wearing a light-colored top and dark pants. One of the child’s legs has a medical device attached to it, and the other leg shows visible injuries. The feet are visible in the foreground. Pillows are arranged behind the child and along the wall. The floor is covered with rugs featuring various patterns.; }}

Fighting is over, people are coming back. Their place is now a minefield
11 June 2026

Mahmoud picked up what he thought was a toy. It was an explosive device.  Post-war contamination.

  • Syria
A person is lying on an examination table in a medical room. This person has had a leg amputated, and the stump is visible. The person is wearing dark clothing with shiny patterns on the sleeves, as well as a red cloth covering their head. They are lying on their back, with one hand resting near their face. Next to the table, another person is wearing medical attire consisting of a blue scrub top, gloves, and a mask positioned under the chin. This person is handling the stump with their hands. The room has white walls. ; }}

Injured by a mine, Imaan can walk again thanks to HI
3 June 2026

Shepherd Imaan, 15, learned to walk again after an amputation caused by a landmine. 

  • Syria
A person is sitting on a chair in an indoor room with light-colored walls. The person is wearing a light blue long-sleeved shirt and dark pants. Their hands are clasped and resting on their knees. To the left of the image, a wall shelf holds several objects. Below the shelf, another wall calendar is visible, featuring colorful drawings. The wall near the shelf shows signs of slight damage or renovation. The person is sitting facing slightly forward in a simple, sparsely decorated space. ; }}

To reopen school thanks to clearance
3 June 2026

Yasser al-Sanad is the headteacher of al-Najah School, which has been cleared of landmines by HI. He explains how HI has helped to breathe new life into the town.

  • Syria
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Anatolii recovers from injuries with HI
3 June 2026

Anatolii was an athlete who competed internationally for Ukraine. After a drone strike in Kherson, walking is a daily ordeal.

  • Ukraine
An HI deminer is clearing a plot of land identified as contaminated with explosive devices. He is standing and holding a detector.; }}

Lebanon joins the Ottawa Treaty: a strong signal for the protection of civilians
21 May 2026

On 1 May 2026, Lebanon deposited its instrument of ratification of the Mine Ban Treaty with the United Nations, thereby becoming the 162nd State Party to this historic treaty.

  • Lebanon
A young girl is sitting in a wheelchair with a visible logo on an outdoor path. She is wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, dark pants, and a badge hanging around her neck on a blue lanyard. In the background, several bicycles are parked in a row along the path, under trees and near buildings. The path is lined with vegetation and a building with light-colored walls and a roof. The ground is concrete with a drainage grate visible in the foreground. ; }}

In Cambodia, Meymey is continuing her education thanks to inclusive education
21 May 2026

Due to a condition that fragilizes her bones, going to school has long been difficult for Meymey. With HI’s help, she can now get around more easily and study in complete safety.

  • Cambodia
Ndeye Dagué Gueye, member of HI Federal Board and President of the Women's Committee of the Senegalese Federation of Associations of Persons with Disabilities; }}

Tribute to Ndéye Dagué Gueye
19 May 2026

It is with deep sadness that we have learnt of the passing of Ndéye Dagué Gueye on 16 May, a dedicated member of the HI's Federal Board of Trustees since 2017.

A close-up portrait of a woman holding a young boy by the shoulder. Both are looking at the camera and smiling.; }}

Hassane Ndiaye dreams that all deaf children will have the chance to go to school like him
12 May 2026

Hassane is a twelve-year-old deaf boy who attends school in Ziguinchor. Thanks to the support of his teaching assistant, Dieynaba, he is able to follow lessons and make progress.

  • Senegal
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Survival: the lives of people displaced by violence in Haiti
12 May 2026

Marie Danielle Benoît is a very active and committed woman who lost everything in the crisis currently affecting Haiti. But she remains hopeful and, with HI’s help, is gradually rebuilding her life.

  • Haiti
Caption: Tamara Plokha, Deputy Director of Kamyanske Higher Vocational School, highlights the importance of systematic mine safety and conflict preparedness sessions for students. Dnipro, November 2025. © L. Hutsul / HI; }}

Risk education for youth should be mandatory
12 May 2026

Tamara Plokha, Director of Kamyanske Higher Vocational School: «We need to educate teenagers on explosive ordnance risks.

  • Ukraine
A woman is standing in the middle of a ruined house with no roof.; }}

Madagascar: HI supports the victims of Cyclone Fytia
12 May 2026

Thanks to financial aid, people affected by the disaster can cover their basic needs and rebuild their lives.

  • Madagascar
A young boy fitted with a prosthetic leg learns to walk again, holding the hand of an HI care worker.; }}

HI’s new strategy for a united and inclusive world: setting our sights on 2026–2030
7 May 2026

Faced with a world undergoing profound change, marked by intensifying crises and inequalities, our organisation is unveiling its 2026–2030 strategy. The aim: to adapt in order to preserve our ability to act on behalf of the most vulnerable.

  • International
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At 99, Léo, displaced by war, is walking again
4 May 2026

Léo Kuvirhe, aged 99, fled the violence in eastern DRC to seek refuge in Kitshanga. Thanks to support from HI, he has regained his mobility and independence.

  • Democratic Republic of Congo
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HI is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

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