Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion (HI) Madagascar

HI has been present in Madagascar for over 35 years. After establishing several orthopedic centers and rehabilitation projects, the association has focused on facilitating access to care for people with disabilities, promoting their social participation, and defending their rights. In 2024, the team is rolling out a large number of projects in various sectors of intervention and always places people with disabilities and the most vulnerable at the center of its activities. The association strives, for example, to develop a continuum between education and training, to strengthen the chances of success of children and young people with disabilities throughout their educational and learning journey.

At the same time, the organization intervenes at several levels to promote inclusion and support the amplification of the voice of people with disabilities in relevant bodies (economic, educational, health, civil society organizations, etc.). HI also works in the mental health field with people experiencing psychosocial distress or suffering from mental health disorders. More specifically, the association implements projects in prison settings to improve the living, health, and reintegration conditions of inmates. This action also aims to change practices within penitentiary institutions. Finally, HI also strengthens capacities for preparing for and responding to climate hazards using an integrated and inclusive multi-sectoral approach.