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Racing to help the victims of Pakistan’s catastrophic floods
Racing to help the victims of Pakistan’s catastrophic floods
The small wooden boat glides over what recently was fertile fields where farmers cultivated wheat, cotton and corn. After the recent…
European Commission
Oct 27, 2022
Preparing for disaster in Nepal
Preparing for disaster in Nepal
Nepal is one of the world’s most prone to floods, landslides, earthquakes, and fires. The EU works with partners on the ground to ensure…
European Commission
Jul 6, 2022
Life after the storm: villagers in the southern Philippines picking up the pieces of their former…
Life after the storm: villagers in the southern Philippines picking up the pieces of their former…
Typhoon Rai struck the Philippines in December 2021, with catastrophic consequences for the local population.
European Commission
May 17, 2022
When disasters strike: 5 ways the EU steps up
When disasters strike: 5 ways the EU steps up
Disasters know no borders and can overwhelm the capacities of EU countries. But what does the EU do when disasters strike? See 5 examples.
European Commission
Oct 21, 2021
In Afghanistan, EU’s life-saving humanitarian work continues
In Afghanistan, EU’s life-saving humanitarian work continues
Despite the challenges due to recent developments, the EU continues to provide life-saving assistance in the country.
European Commission
Sep 6, 2021
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: a year of turmoil in Lebanon
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: a year of turmoil in Lebanon
When a massive explosion tore through Beirut’s port in August 2020 it was the last straw for many people in Lebanon. The explosion killed…
European Commission
Apr 23, 2021
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: protecting the Rohingya in Bangladesh
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: protecting the Rohingya in Bangladesh
The Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazaar is the largest in the world. Cox’s Bazaar is a port city, located along Bangladesh’s…
European Commission
Apr 23, 2021
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Against COVID-19, we are #SaferTogether
Against COVID-19, we are #SaferTogether
The spread of COVID-19 has presented a global challenge like no other. For the most vulnerable people in many regions of the world, this…
European Commission
Apr 19, 2021
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: offering protection and shelter for migrants in Ecuador
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: offering protection and shelter for migrants in Ecuador
The coronavirus pandemic is a global crisis, but it has been particularly devastating among refugees. In Ecuador, there are an estimated…
European Commission
Apr 20, 2021
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: fighting poverty and the pandemic in Haiti
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: fighting poverty and the pandemic in Haiti
When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Haiti, it brought the country to a halt. Stores closed, tourists disappeared, and jobs vanished…
European Commission
Apr 21, 2021
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: protecting refugees in Uganda
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: protecting refugees in Uganda
Uganda is no stranger to epidemics. Before the coronavirus, there was Ebola. These epidemics burdened the region, particularly Uganda’s…
European Commission
Apr 22, 2021
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: protecting the Rohingya in Bangladesh
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: protecting the Rohingya in Bangladesh
The Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazaar is the largest in the world. Cox’s Bazaar is a port city, located along Bangladesh’s…
European Commission
Apr 23, 2021
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: a year of turmoil in Lebanon
#SaferTogether against COVID-19: a year of turmoil in Lebanon
When a massive explosion tore through Beirut’s port in August 2020 it was the last straw for many people in Lebanon. The explosion killed…
European Commission
Apr 23, 2021
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