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La chronique 132 – September 2019
Published on 18 September 2019 | PublicationsFind our report Ebola in the chronicle of September 2019. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently experiencing
the tenth outbreak of Ebola virus on its territory. Working in the DRC since 2001, Première Urgence
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Activity Report of 2018
Published on 18 September 2019 | PublicationsPremière Urgence Internationale publishes its activity report of 2018. This is an opportunity to discover the actions carried out on its missions and the year's results for the NGO. -
The villages of Travneve and Gladosove need humanitarian assistance in Ukraine
Published on 16 September 2019 | NewsMembers of Première Urgence Internationale’s team visited the villages of Travneve and Gladosove on 18 July with a view to assessing local residents’ major needs in light of the now 5-year-long conflict raging on in Eastern Ukraine. After several interviews with residents of the villages were conducted, it was obvious that people living there are in need of humanitarian assistance. Below is their story.Read more -
Première Urgence Internationale commits to fighting gender-based violence in emergencies
Published on 30 August 2019 | NewsPremière Urgence Internationale has just become an official partner to the Call to Action on for protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies. The NGO is now one of the 84 partners to the Call to Action and commits to working on this topic, in all of its missions across the world.Read more -
Deputy head of mission: a mediator in humanitarian mission
Published on 26 August 2019 | HR newsThe head of mission is sometimes supported by at deputy dedicated to support departments. The Deputy Head of Mission coordinates teams and departments in the field. Its purpose is to maximize every missions' activities.Read more -
In Afghanistan, more women are able to give birth safely
Published on 20 August 2019 | NewsIn the east region of Afghanistan, Première Urgence Internationale is improving access to maternal and neonatal care for women living in remote villages of Kunar Province. Thanks to this program, the number of institutional deliveries is increasing, in the five health facilities supported.Read more -
Helping Syrian families to move back to their houses
Published on 14 August 2019 | NewsIn Syria, Première Urgence Internationale provides a humanitarian aid to populations victims of the conflict, through an integrated approach. The NGO addresses the needs in water, hygiene, sanitation, and psychological support. It also contributes to improve the conditions of hosting of the displaced populations inside the country.Read more -
Première Urgence Internationale launches a project in Burundi
Published on 5 August 2019 | NewsAfter more than three years of assessments and exploratory missions in the country, Première Urgence Internationale has just started a first operational project in Burundi, in the Ngozi hospital. This first intervention is reflected in training of hospital staff: a promising base, which can lay the groundwork for the future.Read more -
In 2018, we supported 6 million people over the world
Published on 26 July 2019 | NewsOver the year 2018, Première Urgence Internationale operated in 23 different countries over the world. The huge number of projects led (around 170) was made possible thanks to the work of our 2 714 collaborators, 201 expatriates and 86 headquarters staff, and the support of over 70 institutional and private partners.Read more -
Water and sanitation: ‘Adapt to the setting to become more effective’
Published on 23 July 2019 | NewsIn every humanitarian mission, water, sanitation and hygiene are key issues for the people affected. WASH*, as it is often called, is a crucial area of work, in emergency situations as well as settings where reconstruction and development are taking place. Timothée Le Guellec, WASH advisor for Première Urgence Internationale, explains the main challenges involved.Read more