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RSS![Libya floods: tackling a complex emergency 01](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-09/Libya%20floods%20tackling%20a%20complex%20emergency%2001.jpg?itok=YLkitzaV)
On 10 September, torrential rainfall resulting from Mediterranean Storm Daniel made its impact across northeastern Libya. Thousands of people have lost their lives and many more are still missing.
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![Partial view of a helicopter, the EU flag on one of the doors.](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-02/Lifeline%20in%20the%20sky%2002.jpg?itok=y9Ne01WY)
How does the EU deliver humanitarian aid to hard-to-reach areas? Through its EU Humanitarian Aid Flight, which enables the safe transport of humanitarian cargo and staff.
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For the past 11 years, Syria’s conflict has taken a massive toll on every Syrian, particularly women and girls.
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![Jeimmy and Tomás holding each other while sitting on a bed](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/Love%20in%20the%20time%20of%20the%20Venezuelan%20migration%20crisis%20featured%20image.jpg?itok=mAtFbPWm)
The chemistry between Jeimmy and Tomás fills the air of their small house in Colombia. They are not locals, they are from Venezuela, but like the other 6 million fellow Venezuelans, they had no other option but to flee.
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![A woman measuring a child's arm on malnutrition.](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-07/Madagascar%20-%20a%20poverty-stricken%20country%2005.jpg?itok=1jbeQi7W)
In June, 4 EU-based journalists travelled to Madagascar's Grand Sud region, sponsored by the EU's Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations department. Their objective was to gain insight into the humanitarian challenges faced by local communities.
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![EU staff arriving in Madagascar](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-04/Madagascar%20-%20EU%20response%20to%20cyclone%20Batsirai%2001%20copy.jpg?itok=IKKODoAF)
When Cyclone Batsirai hit her village 20 km upcountry from Madagascar’s east coast, Valentina, 22, and her husband, could do little but hold on to the wooden support poles of their simple hut.
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![In drought-ravaged Madagascar, UNICEF, with EU funding, helps families save children from severe acute malnutrition.](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-12/Madagascar-fighting%20the%20nightmare%20of%20severe%20acute%20malnutrition_01.jpg?itok=At3jDkw1)
In one of the poorest regions of one of the poorest countries of the world, drought, lack of clean water, and destroyed crops threaten children with severe acute malnutrition.
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![Chief Chimlango outside in the village](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-03/Malawi%20-%20meet%20the%20local%20leader%20fighting%20COVID-19%20vaccine%20misinformation%2001.jpg?itok=BsnSUMuG)
In the village of Thambani, in the southwestern town of Mwanza in Malawi, Chief Chimlango has taken action to help promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
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![A group photo of children in similar clothing flanked by some adults. The all hold their hands high like celebrating.](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-11/Mali%20-%20keeping%20children%20safe%20from%20harm%2009.jpg?itok=gZdGQ8Qt)
The EU remains strongly committed to step up protection of children in situations of armed conflict. We have prioritised providing a rapid response to new population displacements, ensuring that affected children can continue their education.
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![Photo of Maryama](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-02/thumbnail_niger_video_maryama_web.jpg?itok=KoxAHBHN)
In Niger, ongoing conflict has left 3.8 million people in need. Since 2019, attacks in Diffa region have escalated, leaving children struggling to attend school.
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![At health post 3 in M'Berra refugee camp, Mama raises awareness and welcomes pregnant women.](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-01/Mauritania%20-%20breaking%20down%20sexual%20taboos%20featured%20media.jpg?itok=Nb-b4awh)
With EU humanitarian funding, UNICEF is supporting health education professionals working with young people in the M’Berra camp.
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![Girl holing up 2 sunflowers, each in one hand](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/Meet%205%20Afghan%20girls%20determined%20to%20get%20an%20education%20featured%20media.jpg?itok=XAyr6bPe)
These schoolgirls in Afghanistan are determined to get an education, no matter the obstacles.
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![Amin with in the background women sitting while following a workshop](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-08/Meet%20Amin%20-%20his%20work%20for%20EU%20humanitarian%20aid%20in%20Syria.jpg?itok=Dag8cuSf)
Amin grew up and studied in Aleppo, a city that has suffered a lot throughout the 11 years of conflict in Syria.
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![Photo of Amira](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-08/thumbnail_amra_video_web.jpg?itok=hKtYfjAK)
Amra is as old as the conflict in her country Syria. At age 11, she already experienced a lifetime’s worth of hardship, anxiety, and loss.
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![Mariam sitting with Save the Children staff and speaking](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-03/Meet%20Mariam%2002.jpg?itok=1u1hBv0e)
Finding shelter in a camp for displaced persons in Geneina, West Darfur, Mariam received medical aid for her injured leg. However, the little girl had also suffered deep psychological trauma due to the horrors she had witnessed and refused to speak.
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![Rabouaa](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-12/Meet%20Rabouaa%2001.jpg?itok=wJAX3ufZ)
Rabouaa arrived in Lebanon from Aleppo when she was 6. COVID-19 confined her in a tent, but that did not stop her. This is her story.
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![Student holdin up phone and talking to someone in front of the camera](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-06/Meet%20the%20high%20school%20activists%2001.jpg?itok=HUEYwqoz)
“We are climate activists!” “We are ready to fight disasters! We are ready to save lives!”
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![Meet the rural women of Guatemala 05](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-09/Meet%20the%20rural%20women%20of%20Guatemala%2005.jpg?itok=R956IwM1)
In Guatemala, where more than 50% the population live below the poverty line, these committees, mostly led by rural women, play a big role in sharing reliable health information with their local communities.
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![Andriy, a Ukranian firefighter, standing in front of a firefighting truck](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-05/Meet%20the%20Ukrainian%20firefighter%20battling%20flame%20and%20fear%2001.jpg?itok=gPxZi1C7)
With the start of Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine, Andriy and his fellow firefighters found themselves on their own battlefield. Every day, they fight for the people whose homes have been destroyed by Russian troops.
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![Little boy smiling while his arm is measured](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-12/Afghans%20count%20on%20assistance%2006.jpg?itok=T66BBpu1)
1 year since foreign forces withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban came to power, life is still unbearably hard, particularly for women and girls.
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