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AFGHANISTAN: Première Urgence Internationale maintains the deployment of humanitarian aid to the Afghan population.
The last 5 days will be remembered as a major turning point in the history of Afghanistan and its 38 million citizens. The change of power on August 15 – with the entry of Taliban forces from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan into Kabul – should not distract any policymakers from addressing the most urgent needs of the population.
Humanitarian: the determination to act from the field
Charlotte Gout has been working at Première Urgence Internationale for six years. It was the desire to go out to the field that attracted her and motivated her to join our teams. She started as an intern in 2015 at the NGO’s headquarters and then left for Chad as a Field Coordination Assistant. One thing leading to another, her journey took her to Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and finally Afghanistan. She shares her story.
Climate change and conflict: a subtle but real connection
On the occasion of its Earth Week, Première Urgence Internationale is launching a series of articles focused on the environment, detailing the concrete actions taken and the objectives set to go further in its environmental commitment.
Afghanistan – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant
PUI is looking for a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant in Afghanistan.
Armenia – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant
Country / Region: Armenia Start date: 19 th of April 2021 Duration: 7,5 months Source…
Afghanistan – A Health Coordinator Coach and Mentor Consultant
Country / Region: Afghanistan/Kabul Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Source of funding: ECHO/OFDA CONTEXT…
Access to water, hygiene, sanitation… Key priorities during an outbreak
Première Urgence Internationale has a long record of supporting people across the world, in crisis and conflicts situations. The ongoing global outbreak of COVID-19 replaces all countries on an equal basis, and imposes to respect everywhere the same guidelines and measures. Especially in terms of hygiene, access to water, and sanitation. Echoing on the World Water Day, this Sunday 22th of March, let’s remind the essential bases.
Coronavirus: to adapt the humanitarian response during an emergency
The global coronavirus epidemic forces many sectors of activity to slow down and adapt their functioning. The humanitarian sector is not an exception. Like other NGOs, Première Urgence Internationale is shifting its actions and programs throughout the world, like it already did in response to previous regional outbreaks. The priority is to protect health workers and the population, while ensuring the continuity of essential care.
Bangladesh: a success story of community engagement
In the past two years, the previously existing Rohingya refugee camp of Kutupalong has enlarged from 30,000 into a mega-camp with over 600,000 refugees[1]. Even if primary needs are still present in the Teknaf Camps, people – especially Elder, Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities – have different needs that go unmet.
Bangladesh – PUI is looking for a Humanitarian Expert consultant – Strategic Positioning
PUI will mandate a consultant to represent PUI in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar and to provide advice to PUI on the best way to deal with an operational transition to the health sector. S/He will be in charge of developing networks and promoting PUI’s strategy.
