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“Above all, a mission is the people involved in it”
Published on 18 June 2018 | HR newsNoémie D’Aout has been HR coordinator in Cameroon since August 2017. She tells us about this important role and the challenges it involves.Read more -
Overcoming isolation and suffering, the fight of displaced populations in Iraq
Published on 12 June 2018 | NewsThe large-scale conflict in Iraq caused forced displacement of civilian populations across the country to run from the fights. Displacement often has acute and long-term impact on the mental health and social behaviour of these populations. Première Urgence Internationale is working in the country in mental and psychosocial health to help these families to overcome their difficulties. Here is the story of the life of Abu and his family and how they manage to overcome isolation.Read more -
What is the role of an Head of Mission in Iraq?
Published on 4 June 2018 | HR newsLiam Kelly spent two years in iraq for Première Urgence Internationale. Back from his mission, he tells us about his experience as a Head of Mission in a country that he is still trying to understand.Read more -
Stop in Kilo 7 in Iraq
Published on 4 June 2018 | NewsSince March 2017, Première Urgence Internationale has been extending its area of intervention in Anbar governorate (Iraq), providing emergency support to people in need. These activities contribute to the on-going resumption of services in the area, where people who have been affected by the recent conflict are progressively restarting their lives.Read more -
“In Iraq, the first thing that would strike you is the level of destruction”
Published on 1 June 2018 | NewsLiam Kelly, Head of Mission in Iraq for Première Urgence Internationale, is just back from his two year mission in the country. In two videos, he explains the humanitarian situation in Iraq and the difficulties to access the country.Read more -
“The assistance you gave us will help us stand up again”
Published on 1 June 2018 | NewsPremière Urgence Internationale in Lebanon is currently implementing activities in Saida, Jezzine and Nabatieh districts, in the South of the country. Première Urgence Internationale has implemented Emergency Cash Assistance (ECA) since 2015. Through this program, households threatened with eviction following an unplanned event or shock such as a job loss or hospitalisation receive a maximum of US$400 .The aim is to prevent eviction and to give households an opportunity to positively cope with the acute challenges. Here is the story of one of these families.Read more -
‘Cascade’ training: working with, and for, communities
Published on 31 May 2018 | NewsPremière Urgence Internationale has been working with local communities in Nigeria since 2016. In 2017, the teams implemented training sessions on nutrition. Rémi Alverhne, Food Security project manager, explains the ‘cascade’ training system this project is using.Read more -
Innovative projects in Nigeria to support people in need
Published on 30 May 2018 | NewsPremière Urgence Internationale works in the Bolori II district in Maiduguri, Nigeria, helping both refugee and local populations. In 2017, it launched a food aid project in the form of electronic cards. Rémi Alverhne, manager of the food security project, explains the challenges of this innovative programme.Read more -
Discover and explore all our humanitarian long-form reports
Published on 23 May 2018 | Long-formsIn our long-form reports, we explain the humanitarian context in multiple dimensions, political, economic and cultural, with videos and photo support.Read more -
Burundi, a small fragile country in the great lakes region
Published on 16 May 2018 | NewsWith 11 million inhabitants, Burundi is the third poorest country in the world. The Première Urgence Internationale teams are supporting the mother and child department of the hospital in Ngozi, in the north of the country.Read more