Humanity & Inclusion, the new name of Handicap International
Humanity & Inclusion, the new name of Handicap International
Humanity & Inclusion, the new name of Handicap International
Humanity & Inclusion (the new name of Handicap International) is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Mission statement
Humanity & Inclusion (the new name of Handicap International) is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Summary of relevant work
Humanity and Inclusion has field experience of mental health and psychosocial support in emergency, post-emergency and development settings dating back to the 1990s. Although Handicap International’s remit initially covered the prevention and treatment of disabling mental health conditions resulting from war or genocide (trauma, depression, anxiety, psychosis, mental retardation), the scope was subsequently widened to take into account psychological distress resulting from numerous social and political issues (poverty, exclusion, vulnerability resulting from exile, migration, war, genocide). Today, Handicap International’s focus is broader, still taking in any situation which causes psychological distress and/or mental health disorders.