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HI at the rehabilitation centre; }}

Six years without a prothesis, then Ali met with HI
22 June 2026

It can be very difficult for amputees like Ali to find medical assistance in war-torn Yemen. HI is there for them.

  • Yemen
Akram ready for a rehabilitation session; }}

To live like any 14-year-old boy thanks to HI
22 June 2026

After a serious accident, Akram gave up on everything. HI supported him to walk again and find a purpose in his life once more.

  • Yemen
Salam at the HI rehabilitation centre; }}

A landmine changed Salam's life. HI supports his recovery
22 June 2026

After a recent amputation, Salam is ready to receive a prosthesis.

  • Yemen
Saif trying a posthesis; }}

Landmine is a daily danger in Yemen
22 June 2026

56-year-old Saif had his right leg torn apart by a landmine. HI supports him to walk again.

  • Yemen
Mohammed putting on his prostheses; }}

Mohammed has had both legs amputated. He walks again with prosthetics
22 June 2026

40-year-old Mohammed had both legs amputated following a severe work accident. HI is supporting him to walk again.

  • Yemen
Maer (in the middle) during a risk education session; }}

After waiting for one year, Amer walks with a prothesis
22 June 2026

Amer eventually got a prothesis. He now hopes to go back to school.

  • Syria
Close-up photo of a pupil smiling and waving with her hands clasped together. Behind her, other pupils can be seen in a classroom.; }}

Sokchea, aged sixteen: a strong desire to move forward
17 June 2026

Sokchea is a teenager with cerebral palsy. As a courageous young girl who is supported by her family and friends, she has fought hard to learn to walk and go to school.

  • Cambodia
A smiling young woman is standing in a room whose walls are covered with posters of hairstyles and locks of hair. She is holding a hairdryer.; }}

In Togo, HI supports Lakaza, a renowned hairdresser
15 June 2026

Lakaza Koudjoukalo is a young woman who was born deaf and mute and chose to become a hairdresser. A model of achievement, HI supported her through her training and in setting up her salon.

  • Togo
Men are riding motorbikes carrying posters raising awareness about Ebola.; }}

HI mobilised to respond to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda
12 June 2026

Logistical support, sanitation and hygiene, public awareness campaigns… HI is taking action to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

  • Uganda
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Five metal objects are arranged in a line on a yellow tarpaulin with wide red stripes. The objects are circular or cylindrical in shape and have worn and oxidised surfaces. They vary in size and bear hand-painted white inscriptions. The objects are displayed in an orderly fashion on the tarpaulin, in an outdoor or temporary setting, with natural lighting.; }}

How to defend the Landmine Treaty
12 June 2026

HI meets UN Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu to discuss ways to defend the landmine Treaty.

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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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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