Handicap International in the United States is part of the global handicap international network with headquarters in eight countries that manage and support some 250 programs in more than sixty countries around the world. 

Mission Statement

Handicap International works to improve the living conditions of people living in disabling situations in post-conflict and low income countries around the world. We work with local partners to develop programs in health and rehabilitation and social and economic integration.  We work with local authorities to clear landmines and other war debris and to prevent mine-related accidents through education.  We respond fast and effectively to natural and civil disasters in order to limit serious and permanent injuries and to assist survivors' recovery and reintegration.  We advocate for the universal recognition of the rights of the disabled through national planning and advocacy.

 
Activities
In support of its Mission, Handicap International here in the United States works with the Handicap International network – based in France, Belgium,  Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, Great Britain and Canada – to do the following: 

- prevent disability among populations that are particularly exposed to the  risks of disease, accidents, or incapacitating violence; 

- provide Handicap International expertise in responding to natural and civil disasters to ensure that the newly disabled are appropriately treated in a manner that will give each causality an optimum opportunity for recovery and reintegration;

- recruit, train and field American professionals including doctors, nurses, physical and occupational therapists as well as general managers to serve in HI networks' programs now being implemented in 60 countries;

- share HI expertise in working on behalf of people in disabling situations in difficult circumstances with American-based NGOs, the U.S. government and international organizations;

- develop partnerships with American-based organizations who specialize in skills that will enhance HI programming worldwide; 

- raise funds from corporations, foundations, the U.S. government and the general public to support projects implemented by the HI network;

- educate the American public and opinion makers on the relationship between poverty and disability both at home and overseas;

- advocate in the U.S. on behalf of war victims and persons with disabilities living in post-conflict and/or low income countries, 

- represent HI network concerns at relevant forums at international institutions based in the United States including but not limited to the United Nations and the World Bank;

- organize conferences and other educational events that will bring together experienced professionals from the United States with potential counterparts from low income and post conflict societies to share best practices and lessons learned;

 
- raise awareness among the U.S.public about the work of  the HI network, and

- enhance the reach of HI's global campaigns on access to health care for the grievously wounded, adequate emergency response that includes best practices for dealing with the newly disabled and on the harm caused to civilians by landmines and unexploded ordnance through outreach to the American public and policy makers.