“They came suddenly, at night. It was a Friday.”
Rahim* always dreamt of becoming a doctor. As a child growing up in a small village in Rakhine State, in western Myanmar, he observed his uncle – a…
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Stories from the field
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One Less Thing To Worry About
Living in a makeshift shelter among 600,000 other people in the world’s largest refugee camp is challenging enough.
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Supporter Spotlight: A trip to the heart of Madagascar
Jean-Claude is a supporter of Medair and recently visited our drought response project in the south of Madagascar. We asked Jean-Claude about his expe…
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In the Midst of Adversity
For most, the onset attacks in north-east Syria were unexpected, leaving people no time to prepare and no time to think—only to flee.
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7 Misconceptions About Humanitarian Aid
I have heard many assumptions made about humanitarian aid in my 23 years of experience—some true, some completely false.
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Matra’s story: One woman’s journey from crisis to hope
Matra’s family knows first-hand what it is like to flee home because of conflict. She tried to stay in her family’s home village in Iraq as long a…
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It Takes a Village
Partnering with volunteers to support affected communities
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Mama Christina shares how volunteering helped her thrive after disaster
Your gifts touched the lives of thousands of people in Mozambique this year after two devastating cyclones struck the country in a matter of weeks.
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Crisis in north-eastern Syria sends thousands over border
For most people living in north-eastern Syria, the recent military operations launched in early October were completely unexpected. With no time to pr…
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CEO Blog: Why We Need to Care About Madagascar
Earlier this month, I visited Madagascar where Medair has been helping remote communities for more than 17 years. I have been asked several times why…
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