Injured during a shelling, she would have permanent disabilities without rehabilitation.
Severe war injuries
Omnia, a 20-year-old woman from Gaza, sustained a traumatic head injury in April 2025 as a result of an explosion caused by an Israeli tank shell. The injury left her with severe paralysis on the left side of her body, affecting both her arm and leg, as well as significant vision loss. Since then, Omnia has become completely dependent on others for even the most basic daily tasks.
Displaced while in wheelchair
After the injury, Omnia was displaced and relocated to a shelter, where she became entirely reliant on a wheelchair. She could no longer walk or care for herself. The sudden loss of her physical abilities, coupled with the trauma of displacement, left her emotionally drained and deeply frustrated. Despite everything, Omnia expressed a strong desire to regain her independence and walk again.
Able to move again
With support from the HI team, Omnia began a rigorous rehabilitation program. The team reinforced her strength, mobility, hand function, and emotional well-being.
Step by step, Omnia began to make progress. Through guided exercises and the dedicated support of her caregiver, she gradually regained strength in her affected limbs, improved her fine motor skills, and began performing simple daily tasks. She progressed from assisted bed mobility to standing—and eventually, to taking a few steps with minimal support.
Thanks to essential rehabilitation services, even in the most challenging circumstances, many survivors of war have been able to regain a degree of autonomy in their daily lives.
