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A one-legged man is sitting on a pile of belongings, in a space cluttered with fabrics, bags and other objects. Behind him, leaning against a brick wall, are two new crutches.; }}

In Haiti, Wadson’s dreams were shattered by gang violence
4 May 2026

Now an amputee, Wadson lives in extremely precarious conditions. HI has provided him with crutches and physiotherapy sessions so that he can walk again and begin to rebuild his life.

  • Haiti
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In Mozambique, rehabilitation is restoring Abdala’s independence and hope
4 May 2026

Abdala Natuman is a fisherman who suffered a stroke a few years ago. Thanks to HI’s ongoing and caring support, he is gradually regaining his independence and hopes for a better future.

  • Mozambique
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Ukraine: From Emergency Aid to Long-Term Recovery
4 May 2026

In southeastern Ukraine, there is an urgent demand for psychological care, rehabilitation, and individualized support.

  • Ukraine
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In Niger, HI supports thepopulation in the face of thesecurity and climate crisis
4 May 2026

The Tillabéri and Diffa regions are facing a humanitarian crisis due to armed violence in the Sahel. HI has been running a project there since 2021, which 2has already helped more than 32,000 people.

  • Niger
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Lebanon: People with disabilities, forgotten victims of the crisis
4 May 2026

Thousands of Lebanese forced to flee their homes. People with disabilities are the hardest hit, and the least assisted, HI states in its report Leaving No One Behind.

  • Lebanon
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HI Clearance Operation in Mount Lebanon
30 April 2026

Beside responding to the current crisis, HI continues clearance operations in Lebanon.

  • Lebanon
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HI thanks the Ministry of Health for its leadership and support
24 April 2026

HI was honored to welcome Lebanon's Minister of Health to a shelter in Beirut where HI, under the Ministry’s leadership, delivers emergency response to displaced persons.  

  • Lebanon
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Statement Lebanon
17 April 2026

Portrait of a smiling woman sitting at a desk covered with toys and rehabilitation equipment.; }}

Gaëlle: Seeing people regain their independence is what makes it all worthwhile
15 April 2026

Gaëlle Charles works as an occupational therapist with HI. She helps people displaced by gang violence in Haiti to regain their independence.

  • Haiti
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Sudan: Ahmed, victim of the war’s brutal violence
15 April 2026

A lack of timely medical care often turns war injuries into permanent disabilities, as in Ahmed’s case, who lost his leg after being shot.

  • Sudan
HI provided Sadia with rehabilitation care and a walking frame, enabling her to regain mobility.; }}

Sudan: Fleeing violence, Sadia loses her leg
15 April 2026

Intense fighting in Wad Madani forced Sadia and her family to flee. Limited access to medical care had devastating consequences.

  • Sudan
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Sudan: Stimulation therapy helps Aisha’s children overcome the effects of malnutrition
15 April 2026

21.2 million Sudanese are facing acute hunger due to the war.¹ For young children, this heightens the risk of lasting developmental delays.

  • Sudan
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In Darfur, aid workers face the consequences of unsustainable violence
15 April 2026

Jérôme Bertrand, head of deployments for Atlas Logistique, travelled to Sudan in late 2025 for an assessment mission in the town of Tawilah, in Darfur.

  • Sudan
Inside a large, light-colored canvas structure, three people are standing in an area with a flat floor and a ramp equipped with metal handrails. In the foreground, a person is walking with two crutches, wearing a visible support device on one leg, and is dressed in dark clothing and sandals. Just behind them, another person stands nearby, wearing a dark jacket and blue gloves. In the background, a third person stands near plastic chairs and equipment arranged against the wall.; }}

Suad survive a bombing
10 April 2026

Suad survive bombing with serious injuries. HI made it possible for him to walk again.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territory
Inside a canvas shelter, two people are sitting facing each other on cushions. An adult is wearing layered clothing and a scarf covering their hair, and is holding a floral-patterned cushion on their lap. Across from them, a younger person, kneeling on a rug, wears a patterned hoodie and jeans, and is also holding the cushion with their hands. In the background, an opening reveals a blue sky and hanging fabrics. Natural light illuminates the scene through the opening. ; }}

Ahmed, victim of an explosive ordnance 
10 April 2026

Explosive ordnance can be found anywhere in Gaza. Even playing in the street has become dangerous. Ahmed is one of its victims. 

  • Occupied Palestinian Territory
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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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