Stories

In the middle of April 2023, violent armed clashes broke out in Khartoum, capital city of Sudan, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

It was a race against time where a lot could go wrong, but Hungary managed to accomplish it with the support of the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre.

More than 4 years after the war against Islamic State ended, half a million displaced Iraqis still live in informal settlements.

Imagine a strip of land - 41 km long, 6 to 12 km wide - with more than 2 million inhabitants and where half of the population are children.

As soon as the fires broke out, the stand-by firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, and Romania started battling the flames side by side with their Greek colleagues.

We embarked on a journey alongside these firefighters, documenting their tireless efforts and capturing this EU solidarity in action. In photos, learn more about their essential work.

“My dream is to finish my studies and join the navy so I can travel the world,” says Harold, 15, leafing through the pages of an atlas he received as part of an EU-funded project in Guaviare, Colombia.

A blockade and recurring violence have put relentless pressure on the health system in the Gaza Strip.

Have you ever heard of the ERCC? The EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) plays a crucial role in coordinating and supporting aid in the event of disasters.

Imagine having to leave your home, your community, and everything you know behind to escape war and persecution.

“My goal is to become the best juggler in the world,” says 19-year-old Muhammed.

With EU humanitarian funding, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) helps refugees like Kamal obtain the documentation they need.

An unrelenting drought is pushing families from their homes in Somalia across the border into Kenya. Arriving at the Dadaab refugee camp, they look weary, and the children are weak and sickly. Many have had difficulty finding food for months.

Mawot Deng Achok’s journey is a remarkable testament to the transformative power of support and care for children with disabilities.

Having to flee your home during a pandemic adds more challenges and uncertainty to an already difficult situation.

Sharaf Tupchiboev had just woken up in the early hours of 16 September, when the peace was broken by gun bursts and muffled explosions.

Every child has the right to an education. But in the Asia-Pacific region, many children who should be in school are still not. The reasons are manifold and complex, ranging from poverty and the lack of schools to conflict and natural hazards.

All over the world, school is where children make friends, build childhood memories and prepare for their future.

Natalia and José traveled thousands of kilometres, sleeping rough on the streets. They were determined to reach a safe place to raise their children. With EU humanitarian aid, the International Rescue Committee supported them along the way.