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RSSIn Gaza, cash grants can change a child’s life
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.
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In its war against fire, Greece is not alone
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.
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In photos: European firefighters deployed to tackle devastating wildfires in Canada
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.
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Indigenous children in Colombia: a route to school fraught with risks
“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.
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Inside Gaza’s first limb reconstruction centre
A blockade and recurring violence have put relentless pressure on the health system in the Gaza Strip.
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Inside the ERCC: a virtual tour of the EU’s disaster response hub
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.
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Journey of resilience: protecting the most vulnerable in Lebanon
Imagine having to leave your home, your community, and everything you know behind to escape war and persecution.
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Juggling towards a better future
“My goal is to become the best juggler in the world,” says 19-year-old Muhammed.
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Kamal, a father looking out for his family
With EU humanitarian funding, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) helps refugees like Kamal obtain the documentation they need.
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Kenya: a day with new arrivals at the Dadaab refugee camp
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.
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Kenya: bringing hope to refugee children with disabilities
Mawot Deng Achok’s journey is a remarkable testament to the transformative power of support and care for children with disabilities.
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Kenya: smoothing the arrival process in Kakuma refugee camp
Having to flee your home during a pandemic adds more challenges and uncertainty to an already difficult situation.
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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan: helping civilians recover after devastating border clashes
Sharaf Tupchiboev had just woken up in the early hours of 16 September, when the peace was broken by gun bursts and muffled explosions.
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Learning towards a brighter future
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.
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Lebanon: yearning for knowledge
All over the world, school is where children make friends, build childhood memories and prepare for their future.
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Left in a limbo: a family’s grueling journey to find safety
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.
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Lessons in disasters from Cuba
Cuba, like most of the Caribbean, is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, regularly hit by natural hazards. In Santiago de Cuba, the EU helps UNICEF prepare students for the next natural hazard.
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Libya floods: tackling a complex emergency
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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Lifeline in the sky: EU Humanitarian Aid Flight service in eastern DRC
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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Live another day: showing the strength of Syrian women and girls in a war-torn place
For the past 11 years, Syria’s conflict has taken a massive toll on every Syrian, particularly women and girls.
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