Témoignages

Last year, torrential rains flooded the desert, wiping entire villages off the map. The downpours drowned livestock, devastated precious crops and 14 people lost their lives. A year later, the country faces a new challenging lean season. EU humanitarian aid is there to assist the most vulnerable.

Last year, a substantial funding shortfall forced the World Food Programme (WFP) to reduce by 30% the food rations in camps in Bangladesh, where almost 1 million Rohingya refugees live, after they fled violence and persecution in Myanmar live.

With early heat waves across Southern Europe and major fires raging in Spain, the 2022 forest fires season is taking off with a jump start.

Feeling safe and being social are crucial for children in times of war. Kindergarten children in Slavutych, in northern Ukraine, will be safe in a bomb shelter that was restored and equipped by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

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Zuhur fled the war in Syria with her husband and baby son. Although Zuhur was grateful that her family had found safety in Turkey, she started feeling depressed and stressed, trying to cope with the changes she was going through.

Eman and her children live in a tent at the Zahra school shelter in Rafah. They are among the thousands of families facing the daily struggle of accessing basic necessities, especially clean water and sanitation facilities.

With EU humanitarian funding, the IRC has been able to offer young girls in north-eastern Nigeria spaces where they can learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Bangladesh continues to be a safe haven for over 900,000 Rohingya refugees.

What are the main drivers of this global food insecurity? What countries are affected? And how is the EU helping?

In 2023, record levels of acute food insecurity persist due to protracted food crises and new shocks. In 48 countries, 238 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity – 10% more than in 2022.

Through its immediate response, the EU provides support to all countries affected by natural hazards and humanitarian emergencies.

Discovered in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Ebola virus disease is today well known to Guinea, further West on the African continent.

On 14 August 2021, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit south-western Haiti, destroying many homes and damaging vital infrastructure.

Imagine leaving your home behind because the only option for your family is starvation.

19 June marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. On this occasion, learn about the work of Kateryna, a crisis psychologist who has been providing assistance to people affected by sexual violence in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

At 11, Molouk, married and divorced within the space of 4 months.

Dr Taher came under attack in northern Syria 3 times.

As refugees in Jordan, Syrian families have faced various challenges, and healthcare expenses have added to their already difficult lives. EU humanitarian partner ‘Medair’ has met families who struggle to meet their basic needs, including health care, food, education, and making an income.