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Lebanon: Deminers join the Beirut marathon

More than thirty supporters of Handicap International’s anti-mine programme in Lebanon will take part in the 10km Beirut marathon on 27 November. Following a route across the city, as well as...

November 14: World Diabetes Day

Contrary to popular belief, diabetes is not a 'rich man's' disease, as the number of diabetics in developing countries is on the rise. According to the World Health Organization, 366 million people...

Handicap International is challenging the Syrian government of Bachar el Assad over the suspected use of anti-personnel mines

Handicap International is concerned by recent reports from the Associated Press and other news agencies indicating the use of anti-personnel mines by the Syrian army. The organization is strongly...

Pakistan: Treating 400,000 liters of drinking water a day

October 27, 2011 - Handicap International is responding to the sanitary emergency in Sindh Province, badly affected by flooding in August and September Handicap International is producing...

"When people return to areas where fighting has taken place, there are dangers lurking everywhere..."

Handicap International is stepping up its operations in Libya to ensure that civilians are safe as they begin to return home. In the next few weeks, teams will begin clearing land that rebels and...

"Out from the Shadows", A new report on sexual violence against children with disabilities

Children with disabilities are among the most marginalized in the world, and according to a new report by Handicap International and Save the Children, sexual violence crimes against these children...

Philippines: Emergency mission deployed after typhoons hit the country

11th October 2011: Still in shock after the devastation caused by typhoon Nesat on 27 September, the northern Philippines has been hit by a second typhoon – Nalgae. According to the local authorities...

Physical Rehabilitation Emergency Coordinator

COUNTRY: ETHIOPIA CITY: Somali Region (Filtu and refugee camps) Starting Date: ASAP Length of the assignment: 6 months Closing date for application: 15/10/2011 Advertisement...

Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist Trainer

COUNTRY : Sri Lanka CITY : Killinochchi Starting date : December 2011 Length of the assignment : 12 months Closing date for application : December 2011 Advertisement reference :...
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