Humanity & Inclusion (former Handicap International) Vietnam

Humanity & Inclusion in Vietnam
Since 1989, Humanity & Inclusion in Vietnam has supported projects that focus on the prevention and rehabilitation for people with disabilities caused by war, accidents, congenital defects, and diseases. Today, we support people with disabilities and injuries, as well as the victims of bombs, landmines, and explosive remnants of war.

The Vietnam War, which came after two decades of turmoil following the decolonization of Vietnam in 1945, caused the country serious harm.

Today, the Vietnamese population still experiences the after-effects of the war. An estimated 15% of the Vietnamese population lives with disability caused by injuries and unexploded remnants of war. Additional causes of disability have been increasing as well: road accidents, work accidents in factories or on building sites, congenital malformations.

Areas of Intervention
Rehabilitation
Training
Development education programs for physical therapists and occupational therapists
Strengthening rehabilitation services management
Humanity & Inclusion's 13-member team in Vietnam helps improve the living conditions of people with brain injuries, cerebral palsy and disabilities by ensuring they are able to access quality rehabilitation services. Humanity & Inclusion is also building the technical skills of doctors, physical therapists and social workers in hospitals and communities. Teams also work with family members of people with disabilities and community leaders to understand the importance of rehabilitation and inclusion.