International Women’s Day: Empowering Women with Humanitarian Aid
Imagine a world where every woman, regardless of her circumstances, has the opportunity to not just survive, but thrive. In this world, women are protected from violence, have the same access to essential services, and are empowered to pursue their dreams without...
Building resilience
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has been exacerbated due to the influx of Afghan returnees from Pakistan. The people of Afghanistan are currently suffering from lack of access to basic services, entrenched poverty, prolonged drought-like conditions,¹ the impact...
Bringing Warmth
In the winter season, the supply of firewood becomes an integral part of life for countless people, especially for those who find themselves in vulnerable situations, such as internally displaced people (IDPs). Recognizing this need, Medair is committed to ensuring...
An anniversary that no-one will be celebrating
Medair’s two-year journey in Ukraine – a story told by our amazing team Imagine hearing the sound of shelling in the place where you live. Every day, for over 700 days. That has been the grim reality for so many of the people of Ukraine since the war began on 24th...
Ukraine two years on: Humanitarian needs are reaching catastrophic levels
The impact of two years of war is summarised thus by UN Coordinator for Ukraine, Denise Brown: “… as the war ravages villages and towns close to the front line, humanitarian needs in these areas (of Ukraine) are reaching catastrophic levels.” Every day since Medair...
Restoration of faith
During my visit with the Shelter team to villages in Ukraine’s Kyiv region, I had the opportunity to meet with the people whose communities had been de-occupied in 2022. They turned out to be extraordinarily tough individuals who had been able to rebuild their lives...
Regardless of the circumstances
Knocking on Valentyna’s apartment door, we were greeted by a very beautiful and smiling girl, Raya, who held a teddy bear in her hands. She led us into the room with her grandmother and continued to smile the entire time we visited this family. Valentyna, at 68...
Professional burnout
As Ukraine continues to grapple with ongoing conflict and a growing humanitarian crisis, its communities require assistance on numerous fronts. And while emergency relief efforts and reconstruction are vital, we strongly believe in addressing psychological support –...
How Medair’s Cash Assistance Saved Lives and Livelihoods in Afghanistan
Cheenar Khan, a 67-year-old man from a remote district in Southern Afghanistan, has weathered numerous challenges in providing for his family – surviving floods, droughts, economic collapse, and more than four decades of war. Currently living with his third and only...
Fostering Psychosocial Healing and Empowerment
Due to ongoing challenges and daily hardships, the demand for comprehensive well-being transcends mere physical health. An integrated approach that addresses the profound impact on mental, emotional, and social dimensions is needed, especially for the most vulnerable....