Surviving landmines: Edisson's road to recovery
15 years after the international convention banning landmines came into force, these weapons continue to exact a terrible human toll. In Myanmar alone, there were more than 3,000 landmine casualties …
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Childhood interrupted: Conflict’s toll on Yemen’s children
… today means a narrower path towards future jobs and opportunities that would allow these … where children scrape a living through menial jobs, just to survive. Above all, you see it …
Afghanistan: Millions affected by growing humanitarian needs
While fighting across Afghanistan has decreased significantly in the last year, Afghan families’ struggle to survive has not. The combined effects of a paralyzed banking system, lack of cash and job …
Venezuela: Nourishing the hope of returnees during COVID-19
Neither Luis, Jorge, or Lisseth were born in the city of Santa Elena de Uairén, in the state of Bolívar, but due to different life circumstances, they were all in Santa Elena when the COVID-19 …
Mozambique: Kits enable fresh start for 9,000 displaced people in Metuge
… require further support, as they do not have jobs or any other source of income to make a … in the city of Pemba, he would do small jobs such as transporting sand for sale. He …
Colombia: health care in danger
… treating those most in need. Some quit their jobs, out of fear or exhaustion. 2021 was the … wounded. Health-care workers often quit their jobs and leave badly affected areas as soon as …
Maiduguri’s keke are spreading COVID-19 prevention messages
… over 200 members have already lost their jobs due to the pandemic. However, keke …
Traditional birth attendants in north-east Nigeria: “Without them, we would be doomed!”
"This is not a job to make money. It's just a way to help" Story by Nadera Zohra Bouazza Famata Hassan has a tragic relationship with childbirth. Her daughter was pregnant when she was forced to flee …
Request for Interest - Technical assistance to Directorate of water, Ninawa towards achieving equitable and sustainable water services in Mosul and Tal Afar, Iraq
Dear Madam, Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to launch an Request for Interest to pre-qualify for an upcoming restricted tender in connection with the following …
Physical Rehabilitation Programme: 2019 Annual Report
Access to physical rehabilitation services is essential for ensuring that people with physical disabilities participate fully in society. Regaining mobility is an important step towards having the …
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