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...
Close To the Danger
On a sunny morning in May, we set out to meet the people who had already received our assistance. On the way I felt tense because I understood that every moment, we are getting closer to the front line, where the fighting does not stop. From time to time the wind...
In A Safe Place
“I hid in a basement for the first two weeks. During that whole time, all I heard was the sound of missiles landing. My 14-year-old grandson said to me ‘I’m probably going to die here.’ It was in that moment that I realized that I had to save him.” Larisa...
Using my hands to speak
“I spent 14 years at home with my son. Ahmad and I left the house for the first-time last year, to attend Medair’s sign language sessions, and now he likes to go outside and play with children, after he found a way to communicate with others” Maysar said. Ahmad is 14...
Resilience amidst hardship: A Mother’s Struggle in a Tented Settlement
“No matter the cost, any form of income is desperately needed, and I am willing to go to great lengths to secure every bit,” says Khadija. The Bekaa Valley is home to a large population of Syrian refugees who have fled their homes in search of safety to escape the...
Empowering Safety: Distribution of fire extinguishers and fire awareness at informal settlements.
“Our family is deeply appreciative as we now possess a fire extinguisher within our community. The knowledge we gained from the session is tremendously valuable and practical for us” says Khadija. The Bekaa Valley is home to a large population of Syrian refugees who...
The Climate Crisis is changing how I do my job
I have an alert on my phone that goes off every time a major natural disaster occurs. Sometimes I get multiple alerts a day. My wife would tell you they always seem to go off around 3am. It’s my job to keep up with every new and developing humanitarian crisis, so that...