Towards Flood Resilient Shelter Solutions
Every year, natural hazards such as floods destroy thousands of houses and rob people of their homes. Humanitarian NGOs have been distributing shelter kits for decades in response aiming help, but meanwhile risk to create dependence for crisis affected people. As...
Renewed Hearts; Transforming Lives Through Cash and Rehabilitation
“I know it’s not much of a home, but it’s home. The very essence of it seems to mirror the challenges and difficulties of our situation” says Khaled. From 2019 onwards, Lebanon continues to sink into one of the world’s worst global financial crises. The Lebanese Pound...
Improving access to basic hygiene and sanitation
Célia is a 21-year-old single mother living in the rural commune of Mahatsara Iefaka. She dreams of becoming a nursing assistant, and even completed her BACC, but has had to put her ambitions on hold as she is now a single mother and lacks the financial means to...
A Journey of Surviving and Rebuilding
Waking Up to a Nightmare On the morning of the 24th of February 2022, Yulia and her family awoke just like any other day. But when Yulia checked her phone, she saw numerous missed calls and messages from friends and family, and realized that something terrible had...
Your timely arrival is a great relief
“Those hens are the sole resource my granddaughter and I rely on for a living. We use some of the eggs they produce to prepare our meals and sell the rest to purchase essential items like hygiene products,” Kamila shared. Sitting in her partially destroyed house in...
Unbroken Spirit: Ivan’s Journey of Courage Amidst Challenges
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, countless individuals have been faced with the agonizing decision to abandon their homes, possessions, and basic necessities. These civilians have been forced to embark on harrowing journeys to seek safety within their own...
Housing units that are more resilient to cyclonic hazards.
After the emergency response, it’s time for early recovery. Eight months after Cyclone Freddy hit Madagascar, Medair continues to assist vulnerable communities, now rebuilding their homes through cash transfers. Tropical Cyclone Freddy made landfall on the east...
Reaching out to people in need
Already early in the morning it is hot as we pack up in the desert. Also, the strong wind is no big help for us. Rather, it constantly blows the fine desert sand in our faces, while we load our supplies into the off-road vehicle. And it will stay like this for the...
The critical lack of medical services in Syria’s Deir ez Zor
Since the end of August, conflict has resurged in several locations along the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, affecting over 6,500 families, predominantly women, children, and the elderly. These families have been displaced to the western side of the Euphrates...
The Critical Need for Mental Health Support in Lebanon: Providing Care and Compassion to Those in Need
“I didn’t think much of the sessions when I first started coming. But just being part of the session alongside the other participants, I already felt a sense of acceptance and belonging,” says Hassan. The current conditions in Lebanon are deeply affecting the mental...