When innovation meets tradition

Technological advancements have made a positive impact on the ways Medair and other aid organisations provide assistance to people in need, but in som…

Bangladesh - 23 August 2019

Rohingya Crisis: Upholding Dignity

Like most of his fellow Rohingya who had to flee their homes in Myanmar, Mohammed tells me: “I have love and affection for my homeland.

19 August 2019

Honouring Our Women Humanitarians

This World Humanitarian Day (August 19), we honour the unique contribution and unstoppable dedication of women humanitarians.

We asked…

Lebanon - 6 August 2019

Syrian crisis: why mental health should be a priority

For many Syrian refugees, fear, anxiety, and haunting memories of violence and the loss of loved ones are all part of daily life. “I can’t provide…

Bangladesh - 5 August 2019

Rohingya Crisis: Making Breastfeeding a Priority

World Breastfeeding Week:
Although new mothers all over the world encounter barriers that can make breastfeeding challenging, the mothers of Ku…

Iraq - 2 August 2019

Crisis on Sinjar Mountain | 5 years on and the time in between

Five years after the crisis on Sinjar Mountain, Medair is still here to support survivors. In the summer of 2014, under the scorching desert sun of no…

Jordan - 22 July 2019

1,000 kilometres

Health care for Syrian refugees living in Jordan can be prohibitively expensive. To support refugee families and vulnerable Jordanians, we help cover…

Iraq - 9 July 2019

How emergencies affect older people: Waded’s story

Waded, 79, is a retired teacher. He’s passionate about the power of education in children’s lives. He is well travelled, having spent significant…

South Sudan - 3 July 2019

Measles in South Sudan calls for emergency response

The rattle of pebbles in a dusty soda bottle serves as background noise in the courtyard of Kuajok Hospital in South Sudan as Amel holds her son. She…