Relief organisations Handicap International

Since 1982, Handicap International (HI), co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, has been campaigning worldwide for people with disabilities and those who need special help, such as pregnant women, single mothers or the elderly. 

This includes the supply of physiotherapy, prostheses, wheelchairs and walking aids. We also provide psychosocial support for traumatised people, such as amputees who have stepped on a mine or been hit by a grenade. The delivery of relief supplies to crisis areas and the inclusion of people with disabilities are also important focal points of our work.

Handicap International is active in acute crises and in the long term with over 450 projects in around 60 countries. The aid organisation has also been operating from Germany since 1998.

Focus on inclusive emergency aid in the event of a disaster

People with disabilities are particularly affected by crises, violence and conflicts and are often excluded from relief efforts. We ensure that they are not forgotten - both in acute emergency aid and in disaster preparedness.

In addition to helping people with disabilities, Handicap International clears mines and unexploded ordnance so that the civilian population can live in safety. Together with other NGOs, the organisation was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for its work against landmines.

Transparency and support

Handicap International is supported by numerous private donors, foundations and legacies. Handicap International also receives public funding, for example from the Federal Foreign Office or the European Union. 

The organisation meets strict transparency criteria, is a member of the German Donations Council and holds its donation certificate for the earmarked use of funds. In addition to its own internal controls, HI undergoes numerous external audits, including audits by independent auditing firms.