HI has been present in Madagascar for over 35 years. After setting up several orthopedic-fitting centres and rehabilitation projects, the association has focused on facilitating access to healthcare for people with disabilities, promoting their social participation and defending their rights. In 2024, the team is rolling out many projects in a variety of sectors, while always placing people with disabilities and the most vulnerable at the heart of its activities.
For example, the association is committed to developing a continuum, between education and professional training, to give disabled children and young people a greater chance of success as they progress through their educational and learning pathways. At the same time, the organisation intervenes at several levels to promote inclusion, and to support the amplification of the voice of people with disabilities in the relevant bodies (economic, educational, health, civil society organisations, etc.).
HI also works in the field of mental health with people in psychosocial distress or suffering from mental health issues. More specifically, the association implements projects in prisons to improve the living conditions, health and reintegration of prisoners. This action also aims to change practices within prisons.
Finally, HI is also building capacity to prepare for and respond to climatic-related hazards using an integrated and inclusive multi-sectoral approach.
