Emergency Mental health in Haiti: Supporting earthquake survivors 01/26/22
As mental health needs remain high among earthquake survivors, Humanity & Inclusion plans to expand its support to new communities.
- Haiti
Giovanna Osorio Romero: “We must challenge stereotypes” 01/21/22
For more than thirty years, Giovanna Osorio R. has worked tirelessly to build a more inclusive society and change how people see disability.
- Peru
Simple ways to save lives 01/21/22
Subtitles and contrasting colors are just some of the very simple methods we can use to include the most vulnerable people in disaster risk reduction. This project is possible thanks to the ongoing support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
- Peru
Siman’s Bright Future 01/20/22
Siman, 18, has cerebral palsy, which affects his movement and body posture. Thanks to his rehabilitation sessions, he can now stand up and walk better. He is back to school.
- Nepal
Sierra Leone: providing emergency care to severe burn survivors 01/19/22
In Sierra Leone, Humanity & Inclusion assists survivors of a fuel tank explosion by facilitating their identification and access to specialized rehabilitation services.
- Sierra Leone
Reading for All’s success, future plans 01/18/22
Humanity & Inclusion recently organized a consortium project review and planning for the USAID-funded “Reading for All-R4A” Program in Nepal with its colleagues from USAID Nepal, World Education and 10 other partners.
- Nepal
Global Disability Summit: Ensuring disability inclusion is not just a tick mark 01/18/22
The Global Disability Summit is a key moment to build on the momentum that the disability rights movement is gaining globally and stay true to its motto: “nothing about us without us”. We asked a few questions to Ruby Holmes, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) Inclusive Governance Global specialist
- International
Community members help neighbors rebuild after earthquake in Haiti 01/18/22
The August 2021 earthquake and subsequent landslides in Haiti damaged roadways, destroyed bridges and left many communities inaccessible. Nearly 350 community members were hired to conduct clearance activities alongside Humanity & Inclusion throughout the South, in exchange for daily wages.
- Haiti
Mental health specialist: ‘Not all wounds are visible’ 01/14/22
Dorothy Namara is a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Specialist for Humanity & Inclusion’s South Sudan program.
- South Sudan
Surviving a bombing is a miracle 01/14/22
Anfal is a mental health worker with Humanity & Inclusion in Iraq. She used to live in Mosul, which was bombed in 2017. Anfal and her family survived an airstrike that hit their house.
- Iraq
HI commits to reducing its carbon footprint 01/14/22
Humanity & Inclusion and fellow humanitarian actors create the CHANGE consortium to determine standards, measure and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
- International
Philippines: Emergency aid to typhoon survivors 01/07/22
In Surigao, Philippines, Humanity & Inclusion distributes hygiene kits and multi-purpose cash assistance to families affected by typhoon Rai in December.
- Philippines
Covid-19: Survey shows unequal access to vaccines for people with disabilities in Laos 01/04/22
Humanity & Inclusion is working to reduce the impact of Covid-19 in Laos and recently published a survey on the obstacles to vaccination faced by people with disabilities.
- Laos
Khadidja, an independent female entrepreneur 01/03/22
HI works with Khadidja, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, to repair her prosthesis and open her own business.
- Chad
Typhoon Rai: HI launches initial relief operations 12/23/21
Humanity & Inclusion is preparing to launch its emergency relief operations in the Philippines in aid of vulnerable people in the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon Rai.
- Philippines
