Tag: Handicap International

Handicap International Minesweeps for the Innocent Victims of Landmines

Stuart Mitchell

There are over one million active mines around the world ready to explode, maiming or killing innocent civilians.  Imagine living in constant fear of stepping on a landmine while simply walking to work, or that your child steps on a mine while playing outside. This is the heartbreaking daily reality for millions of people in 60 countries and territories around the world. Decades after conflicts end, civilian casualties from landmines continue with horrific consequences for innocent civilians which goes on for decades. Wars may have a clear end on a…

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Humanity & Inclusion becomes new name of Handicap International

Stuart Mitchell

Humanity & Inclusion became the new name of Handicap International’s global network today. The organization, which shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for its work to ban anti-personnel landmines, implements more than 300 projects in about 60 countries. ‘Humanity & Inclusion’ expresses one of the organization’s central values, humanity. This is reflected every day in HI’s benevolent and empathetic approach, close proximity with its beneficiaries, and respect for individuality. “‘Inclusion’ reflects one of the core ambitions that has driven our actions for 35 years: the inclusion of people with…

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