A handicapped child is above all else a child

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« When we see the handicap before we see the child, it not only affects the child in question, but also deprives society of what that child has to offer, » says UNICEF Director General Anthony Lake. Often marginalised by society and the victims of discrimination, handicapped children are prevented from flourishing and fully developing […]

Humanium is helping the Himalayan people feed themselves!

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Humanium is supporting the Norlha project and is helping the residents of Sershul become strong and healthy! Supporting themselves mainly through agriculture and yak farming, these residents have to deal with very harsh weather conditions: for 7 months, temperatures are in the negative, sometimes reaching -30°C. In these conditions, it’s difficult to imagine growing vegetables. There is a […]

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

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According to UNICEF, more than 125 million of the women alive today have suffered some form of genital mutilation; and 30 million young girls will run the risk of female circumcision during the next decade. This practice is common in a number of countries, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. Traditional healers carry out the operation […]

School children learn about oral and dental hygiene

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The director of the Eappakkam School in India wished for Humanium to support an oral and dental hygiene program for children. Practising oral and dental hygiene eliminates the dental plaque that forms naturally and permanently on the surface of teeth. The daily elimination of dental plaque enables one to avoid diseases, that can have serious […]

Another victory in the village of Azakusamudram!

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In Azakusamudram, a project for improving the living conditions of the villagers is coming to a close. It has taken two years to achieve the desired objectives and bring about real transformations. The project was a great success! This project addressed the needs of the Azakusamudram villagers by working on the major problems encountered by […]

Humanium helps the children of Keelpasar village in India

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Humanium is acting in response to the Keelpasar residents’ appeal where the residents face daily struggle to access basic healthcare, education, and necessities for their families and children.   A happy childhood is impossible because of the lack of regular family income, which forces children to work in order to survive. Access to basic health […]

Top 10 reasons to take spirulina!

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Spirulina is a blue-green algae.  It was discovered in the African country of Chad by a European research team in the 1950s. You can find spirulina all over the world, but it grows most often in lakes near volcanoes rich in alkaline minerals. Top 10 reasons to buy and take spirulina: 1.  Spirulina is 100% […]

A project to improve living conditions of children and villagers of Eappakkam, India

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Humanium responds to the village’s call for help by implementing a 24-month global project, which will then enable the village to continue to develop independently. The situation of the children of Eappakkam, India is of great concern : malnutrition affects nearly half the children under five years old, placing their lives in danger. Access to education […]

A project to improve living conditions of children and villagers of Eappakkam, India

Posted on Posted in Citizenship, Education, Environment, Health, Microfinance, Uncategorized

Humanium responds to the village’s call for help by implementing a 24-month global project, which will then enable the village to continue to develop independently. The situation of the children of Eappakkam, India is of great concern : malnutrition affects nearly half the children under five years old, placing their lives in danger. Access to education […]