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Towering high above the city, the citadel of Aleppo – one of the oldest and largest fortresses in the world - stands in stark contrast to the wasteland below.

“The things we learn in this programme may seem pretty basic for health workers, but I know that this knowledge and skills will make a huge difference for the people of my village!” says Maria Mohamed.

Wracked by decades of conflict, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the most complex and protracted humanitarian crisis in Africa and the largest hunger crisis worldwide. Nena Lafuente, who helps oversee EU humanitarian programs in Goma, spoke to us about the ongoing crisis.

Countries in the Horn of Africa have been facing a devastating drought – often described as “the worst in a generation”.

Food, medicine, and other vital supplies are funnelled through Bab al-Hawa – Syria’s last humanitarian aid corridor and the only lifeline for civilians in this part of the country.

Aisha and Na’aem have been through a lot together. Growing up in the city of Al Hodeidah in western Yemen, they were forced to flee 3 years ago when conflict flared.

About 400,000 Yazidis fled to the Kurdish region of Iraq after the assault of ISIS in 2014. Today, more than half remain displaced.

Najim lost one of his legs 5 years ago when an air attack hit his village in Syria.

Russia’s war against Ukraine is causing human suffering, loss of life and displacement.

After more than 8 years of conflict, we remain committed to the humanitarian response