About us
Who we are
Handicap International is an independent charity working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster in over 60 countries worldwide. Our vision is of a world where all one billion people with disabilities can fully access and exercise their human rights.
Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we take action and raise awareness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respects for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Handicap International is co-winner of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for its work on the Mine Ban Treaty. We were also awarded the 2011 Hilton Humanitarian prize in recognition of our contribution to alleviating human suffering and supporting the most vulnerable people.