Reports

"Our history is intimately connected with the most terrible injustices of the last 40 years. It would not be complete without mentioning the amazing people who have helped us and the fraternity that exists even under the worst possible conditions. It is this mutual support that motivates us to carry on and provide tangible, practical solutions to problems made possible by the help of local communities and the spirit of solidarity. This has never failed us: in every culture and part of the world, families never give up. It is our duty and our responsibility to do the same." —Jean-Baptiste Richardier, Co-Founder of HI

A humanitarian disaster can take many forms: earthquakes, droughts, floods, tsunamis, or conflicts. They often strike without warning and almost always disproportionately affect people with disabilities. Humanity & Inclusion’s emergency response teams act on the ground to assist people with disabilities, people displaced or injured by conflicts or disasters, and other individuals experiencing crises. The uniqueness of HI's approach is our capacity to rapidly offer a variety of responses, from meeting the most essential needs en masse to providing an adapted response to particular needs.

When explosive weapons are used in populated areas, a shocking 90% of casualties are civilians. The death toll keeps on rising as violence escalates in places like Ukraine and Gaza. When conflict ends, these explosive remnants of war remain a threat to communities for decades to come. They pollute soil and water sources. Homes, health facilities, schools, and roads remain littered with unexploded ordnance that can detonate at any moment. Explosive weapons, including landmines and cluster munitions, kill and injure civilians in countries all around the world during active conflict and decades after fighting ends.

Worldwide, more than 32 million children living with disabilities do not go to school. These children are denied their fundamental right to learn and are 10 times less likely to attend school than children without disabilities. This unjust exclusion limits their opportunities to acquire the skills they need to reach their full potential and participate in their communities, perpetuating a cycle of poverty. A high-quality, inclusive education generates real hope for the future of so many children. That’s why inclusive environments play a pivotal role in tackling the stigma against people with disabilities. At Humanity & Inclusion, we acknowledge the role education plays in bringing global peace and sustainable development to communities worldwide.

For more than 40 years, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has offered practical, effective, and innovative rehabilitation solutions to improve care in emergency and development contexts. Together, we can ensure the welfare and protection of people with disabilities, injuries, and chronic conditions. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 2.4 billion people currently live with a health condition that may benefit from rehabilitation. Humanity & Inclusion is recognized globally as an expert in rehabilitation and physical recovery. Founded in 1982, we were the first to respond to the needs of landmine victims on the Cambodian-Thai border during the Khmer genocide.

Explosive weapons have been used indiscriminately in Syria. The ordnance from explosive weapons may detonate on impact or lay dormant until initiated. As a result, Syria is heavily contaminated by remnants of explosive weapons.

Humanity & Inclusion joins other INGOs in providing a situational update on the situation in Gaza, as forcibly displaced populations face continued bombardment, heavy rains and health risks.

The rapid escalation of violence in Lebanon during September 2024 and continued airstrikes by the Israeli military across Lebanon’s south, Bekaa valley, northern areas of Hermel, as well as parts of Beirut comes with the immediate consequences of hundreds of people killed and injured. People with disabilities have been gravely affected, living in inadequate housing, lacking essential services and access to livelihoods and often, during displacement, are left behind.

Humanity & Inclusion and other organizations provide an update on the situation in Gaza from August 27 to September 10, 2024. During this time, the Polio Vaccination Campaign Rolled Out amid escalating aid access challenges and growing risks to aid worker Safety. Humanitarian workers in Gaza have continued to face severe safety risks and considerable challenges in delivering aid over the last two weeks as the Polio vaccination campaign gets underway, report NGOs in the latest humanitarian access snapshot.

Humanity & Inclusion joins other INGOs in expressing severe concern over the imminent collapse of the humanitarian response in Gaza, citing ongoing operational restrictions and the continued shrinking of the safe zone imposed by Israel.