Ukraine: How basic food support becomes a lifeline for those escaping to safer places
… from neighboring villages after losing their jobs as a result of the hostilities, which …
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Myanmar: In Rakhine, placing people at the centre
Strengthening communities Khine Nu, a mother of six children, is worried about the monsoon season that looms ahead. Her house was washed away during Cyclone Mora in May 2017. Though neighbours helped …
Cambodia: Former detainee learns the skill to survive and succeed
… Sakhorn Huon, head of prison education and jobs at the correctional centre, is delighted … detainees have used their new skills to get jobs in relevant fields after their release. …
When Women Support Each Other, Incredible Things Happen
Aya Hajajreh & Her Mother – COVID-19 Nurse Aya Hajajreh, 28, is a nurse in the COVID-19 ward in Al-Maqassed Hospital in Jerusalem. During the peak of the pandemic, Aya, six-months pregnant, insisted …
Gaza: corn on the corniche
… by this project, since al-Omari gave them jobs there. “We sell hot drinks and corn on …
Covering the news during conflict
Abdulkareem Haruna: Reporting for the past 20 years at Premium Times Newspaper I never envisaged that this would happen in Nigeria. I have covered politics and domestic crime and other related issues …
Cambodia: Apart for 2 years, detainee’s family finally gets to meet him
When he told me that he had been sentenced to 20 years in prison, I felt as if my soul had been ripped apart. It’s been over two years since Champa's husband was detained in the Stung Treng prison, …
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 …
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 …
“My diploma has lost all value”: Libya’s young graduates face an uncertain future
A decade of conflict has weighed heavily on Libya, a country with a rich cultural heritage and home to a generation of youth with dreams of successful careers and economic security. Despite a recent …
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