Living amidst shelling
Oleksandr and Halyna, both in their seventies, lived in a peaceful village where their day-to-day was blissful, and uneventful – until one day, their house was struck by a missile, damaging the roof and foundations and leaving their picturesque house almost...
Humanitarian Story – Lifesaving Response to Malnutrition
Sara is a 22-year-old mother who lives in a remote village. She has only one child, a nine-month-old daughter named Shakuria. Shakuria was suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), a condition that affects many children in Afghanistan due to current economic...
Joining Forces for the Vulnerable
“We prefer when it rains during the day,” Napita tells us. She is 36 and recently fled the fighting in Khartoum with her family back to her old home, South Sudan. “It’s dark at night and we can’t see the poisonous snakes around us, which...
Hope Amidst Chaos, Strengthening Healthcare in Crisis-stricken Lebanon
“At my age, a person like me is constantly seeking medical healthcare. I don’t have the means to afford it anywhere else, but here” says Fatouma. Twelve years into the Syrian conflict, Lebanon continues to grapple with a worsening humanitarian crisis, compounded by a...
Memory’s Rebirth
“I must say that I bow down to all those people in the world who support us. I pray for all those who helped us during this difficult time,” Anna said with tears in her eyes. Before the war, life was idyllic in Anna’s village. Located in eastern Ukraine, close...
Your contribution makes a difference
“It’s been a valuable experience for me,” Tala said, her voice brimming with enthusiasm. “The Medair team trained us for a month before starting our daily door-to-door visits, and now we’re helping to raise awareness among our community members.” Tala and...
Empowering Resilience in Somalia: Medair’s Mission Amidst Adversity
Somalia’s journey has been rife with prolonged humanitarian challenges—conflict, food insecurity, natural hazards, and limited healthcare access. Within Central and Southern Somalia, these difficulties magnify due to ongoing conflict and restricted...
From Fear to Hope
Zhenya and her family spent their entire lives in their hometown in southern Ukraine. She began her career as a cook at a sports school and dedicated 30 years to her profession. Life was simple, and they were content in their hometown. But then – their lives...
Wheels of Hope
“My family supports me in playing sports; they believe in my capacity to play and prove that disability is not something that stops you. For me, this is the starting point where you should begin. Life is challenging, and we can’t always have everything that we...
Empowering Adolescents Through Peer Support Groups
“I believe mental health is connected to our overall health and well-being. Participating in these sessions has made me realize how important it is to share my thoughts collectively with others in a safe space,” says Luciana. A project visit with Medair’s mental...