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“Dr. Shah Mahmood, your work will not be forgotten”
In Afghanistan, our teams are grieving the loss of Doctor Shah Mahmood, a well-known and well-respected doctor who worked for almost 25 years with us, to support vulnerable populations in one of the most complex humanitarian crisis. As a tribute for his work and commitment, we honour his memory.
Yemen is witnessing another deadly outbreak of cholera
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is the worst in the world, driven by conflict, economic collapse and the continuous breakdown of public services including the health care system. Cholera has always been endemic in Yemen; however, a serious outbreak of cholera stroke the country in October 2016, followed by a devastating worst second outbreak in April 2017. More recently, there has been a sharp increase as of March 2019, which could potentially be a third wave of the outbreak.
Facilitate access to employment in Jordan
Première Urgence Internationale supports vulnerable Jordanians and Syrian refugees since 2013, through a multisectorial response. To respond humanitarian needs in a sustainable way, the NGO prioritizes livelihood activities. One of the objectives is to enable refugees and vulnerable host populations to enter the labor market.
[Gallery] Ukraine, a forgotten conflict at Europe’s doors
A silent war has been taking place at Europe’s doors since 2014. In Ukraine, and more specifically in the Donbass in the east of the country, conflict has made the civilian population extremely vulnerable. Première Urgence Internationale has been working on the ground since 2015 to improve existing healthcare facilities.
Field coordinator: a varied and challenging job
For sixteen months, Enguerrand Roblin was field coordinator for the Première Urgence Internationale mission in Lebanon, in the Akkar region. He returned home at the end of January 2019, and here he talks to us about this experience, and explains the role of field coordinator on a humanitarian mission.
Première Urgence Internationale breaks down economic barriers of health in Lebanon
In Lebanon, thousands of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese live below the poverty line, and cannot access primary healthcare services. Première Urgence Internationale is conducting a project to reduce these economic barriers and ensure access to basic healthcare for all patients.
[Videos] Ukraine: Silent War, a forgotten conflict at Europe’s doors
A silent war has been taking place at Europe’s door since 2014. In Ukraine, and more specifically in the Donbass in the east of the country, conflict has made the civilian population extremely vulnerable.
In Lebanon, Syrian refugee camps caught in the storm Norma
A strong windstorm called Norma reached Lebanon affecting informal Syrian refugee camps in Akkar and in the Bekaa valley.
Première Urgence Internationale, which launched its first emergency response in Lebanon in 1996, intervened to support the populations