Today, Raneem is resilient under pressure—but it hasn’t always been that way. For a long time, she felt that she was failing in her role as a mother and wife. Our teams were there to support here.
Moadamiyah al-Sham is one of the most-affected areas in the longstanding conflict in Syria. Years of war have severely damaged healthcare systems, with families struggling to access basic medical care amid poverty and displacement. Women and children are the most affected—they have limited access to mental health support, parenting resources and safe community spaces that …
Since the outbreak of conflict in 2023, communities in Khartoum State have faced widespread violence, displacement and loss of livelihoods. Families have been uprooted, children exposed to life-threatening events, protection risks and health services disruption, creating significant barriers to accessing care. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 22.1% of people in conflict-affected …
Forced into early marriage and to drop out of school against her will, Nour was often sad and overwhelmed by the harsh circumstances she had endured. Our team was there for her.
The Chadian health system faces significant structural, logistical and human-resource challenges. Despite the efforts of the government and its partners, access to healthcare remains limited, particularly in rural, remote and crisis-affected areas. To strengthen its health system and increase access to healthcare, Chad collaborates with partners, including the European Union, WHO, UNICEF, WFP and NGOs …
Families in Syria continue to face the devastating consequences of more than a decade of conflict. In areas like Rural Damascus, a fragile healthcare infrastructure, ongoing economic hardships and social stigma surrounding developmental disorders have made it difficult for children with special needs to access care. Many families struggle to meet their children’s basic needs, …
Life has been incredibly difficult for Ukrainians since the Russian invasion that began in February 2022. Millions have been forced to flee the fighting—losing loved ones, their homes, their schools and jobs. Many of them are now suffering from long-term stress caused by traumatic events, which can have negative impacts on their mental health. This …
The Syrian civil war, which started in 2011, has resulted in the world’s largest refugee crisis. In 2024, an estimated 16.7 million people within the country will require humanitarian aid—the highest number since the crisis began. Displacement, poverty and additional hardships brought by the February 2023 earthquakes continue to inflict suffering on Syrians, 90% of …
Seven-month-old baby Farhan was showing signs of malnutrition when he met our EU-supported team. A few months later, he’s gaining weight and happy.
Rojda used to suffer from flashbacks and nightmares about the violence she’d experienced. Today – thanks to help from our EU-supported team, she’s happier, has gained energy and enjoys social interactions more.