Latest Disability News Reports

Antonina Kolytova, 68, participates in a rehabilitation session with HI physical therapist, Maria Topka. Novomoskovsk, Ukraine.

In Ukraine, long-term health consequences of war surface 02/08/24

Two years after the invasion by Russia, Humanity & Inclusion is seeing an increase in the health needs of at-risk populations, particularly those living near the front line in the East of Ukraine.

Ukraine

A man carrying a cardboard box walks down the street next to a man using a wheelchair.

Hygiene kits distributed to people with disabilities, acute needs in Ukraine 02/07/24

Caregivers, people with disabilities, and displaced people in Ukraine are receiving hygiene kits from Humanity & Inclusion's teams. These necessities are distributed daily to support those most affected by the war.

Ukraine

Nazar, 11, takes part in a risk education session in Velyka Komyshuvakha (Kharkiv region)A young boy in looking at the camera with the fields behind him

Farming village contaminated by mines in Ukraine 02/06/24

In Ukrainian villages cut off by the war, such as Velyka Komyshuvakha in the Kharkiv region, Humanity & Inclusion is raising awareness of the risks posed by explosive remnants of war.

Ukraine

Suzan, aged 12, was trapped under rubble for 13 hours during the earthquake of February 6, 2023. Here she is in Aqrabat hospital.

After Syria earthquakes, Suzan continues to recover 02/01/24

Suzan’s life was turned upside down by the earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey in February 2023. Humanity & Inclusion and its partners helped her get through.

Syria

Sondus was 8 years old when the earthquake struck on February 6, 2023. She was seriously injured and had to have her toes amputated. Here she is at Al-Amal Center with her physical therapist.

One year after the earthquake, Sondus gets her life back 02/01/24

Sondus was 8 years old when earthquakes struck Syria and Turkey in February 2023. A traumatic experience for this little girl who was badly injured and lost a sister and her mother. Humanity & Inclusion and its partners have been supporting her.

Syria

Rawan, 12, taking part in exercise sessions at Aqrabat hospital

After Syria earthquake, Rawan is walking again 01/31/24

After an earthquake hit northwest Syria in February 2023, 12-year-old Rawan remained trapped under rubble for 6 hours. Her legs were crushed.

Syria

HI clearing the basement of a house that appeared to be a former bomb factory

HI clears a hidden bomb factory in Raqqa 01/31/24

A resident contacted HI about what appeared to be an abandoned bomb factory in his basement. We cleared the location of multiple explosive devices.

Syria

Colette Velosoa teaching a class. March 2023

Colette, working for the inclusion of people with disabilities in Madagascar 01/30/24

Colette is 42 years old. At the age of 11, her right arm was amputated. Now, Colette teaches English and is committed to raising her students’ awareness of disability issues.

Madagascar

Noor, aged 3, was seriously injured during the earthquake of 6 February 2023. After seven months in hospital, she continues to receive regular care from the teams at Aqrabat Hospital, HI's partner

One year after Syria earthquake, healing continues 01/30/24

Survivors of the powerful earthquakes that hit Syria in February 2023 are still receiving rehabilitation and psychological support from Humanity & Inclusion's partners.

Syria

Daovy (left) at the clearance base during resting time in the village of Sophoun with a member of the administrative team, Laos. October 2023.

Medic supports deminers in Laos 01/29/24

Daovy has been a medic in Laos for 20 years. She tells us about her career and her experience with deminers and local residents.

Laos

Four people are in a rice field: they are bending over to weed the field. In the background, leafy trees and palm trees.

"With the support of the inclusive farm project, I’m determined to succeed!" 01/26/24

Omo has been trained in farming techniques and business management by Humanity & Inclusion's inclusive farm project in Sierra Leone. As a result, her family's living conditions have improved.

Sierra Leone

Women laughing in the foreground, a member of the HI team stands from behind.

Good news roundup: January 2024 01/25/24

Good news in January at HI: mental health in Ukraine, inclusive development in Niger and Burkina Faso, sexual & reproductive health in South Sudan and rehabilitation in Eastern Chad.