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Alexandra Mge
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HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
Established in 1982Established in 1982
2 operational sections:2 operational sections:
Handicap International France (Lyon)Handicap International
France (Lyon)
Handicap International Belgium (Brussels)Handicap International
Belgium (Brussels)
Several offices in Europe (UK, Luxembourg,Several offices in
Europe (UK, Luxembourg,Germany, Switzerland) and one in
CanadaGermany, Switzerland) and one in Canada
HIHI--France annual budget: 59 millions eurosFrance annual
budget: 59 millions euros
private fundprivate fund--raising (66%) / institutional donors
(34%)raising (66%) / institutional donors (34%)
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MISSION
Our aim is to improve the capacity ofOur aim is to improve the
capacity of
disabled people to satisfy their basicdisabled people to satisfy
their basic
needs and to exercise theirneeds and to exercise their
fundamental rights.fundamental rights.
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We work on behalf of
People with physical, sensory or mentalPeople with physical,
sensory or mental
impairmentimpairment
People with mental health difficulties or sufferingPeople with
mental health difficulties or suffering
from psychological stressfrom psychological stress
People suffering from chronic diseases,People suffering from
chronic diseases,particularly HIV/AIDSparticularly HIV/AIDS
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HI is one of the foundingHI is one of the founding
organisations of the Internationalorganisations of the
International
Campaign to Ban LandminesCampaign to Ban Landmines
for which it shared thefor which it shared the
Nobel Peace Prize in 1997Nobel Peace Prize in 1997..
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We work in collaboration
with local partners
in over 50 countries worldwidein over 50 countries worldwide
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Current HI Mine Action Programs
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Landmine Impact Surveys
Demining
Mine Risk Education
Research and Guidelines
MINE ACTION
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- Survey Action Center
- Survey Working Group
- NGO Perspective Group
- ICBL Working Groups
- Landmine Monitor
- UN Mine ActionSteering Committee
- GICHD Advisory Board
PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATION
WITH PARTNERS AND COUNTERPARTS
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VICTIMS ASSISTANCE
Physical Rehabilitation Social & Economic Integration
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HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
Live Standing UpBuilding local capacity in the field of
disability,
Advocacy for people with disabilities rights
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CONTACTS
Handicap International14, Avenue Berthelot
69361 Lyon Cedex 07 FRANCE
Tel: +33.(0)4.78.69.79.79
Fax: +33.(0)4.78.69.79.94www.handicap-international.org
Alexandra Mge
Liaison Officer with institutional org.
[email protected]
Bill Howell
Mine Department
[email protected]
