How the ICRC is helping Ethiopians repatriated from Eritrea
… belongings. In Ethiopia, he found some odd jobs as a carpenter or butcher for special … from Eritrea in 2016. At first, they found jobs as waitresses but their income was barely …
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Celebrating Ramadan amidst Aleppo's destruction
… and herbal teas. Many in Aleppo lost their jobs during the war and are trying to make a …
Cambodia: So little, yet so much for people with disabilities
… mostly poor and do not have access to typical jobs,” he shared. Mrs Sokea said the cash …
Myanmar: In Rakhine, placing people at the centre
Strengthening communities Khine Nu, a mother of six children, is worried about the monsoon season that looms ahead. Her house was washed away during Cyclone Mora in May 2017. Though neighbours helped …
Reuniting children with their loved ones in 2017
The International Committee of the Red Cross in Liberia supports the Liberia National Red Cross Society activities, helps the authorities in national implementation of the international humanitarian …
Why disability issues need to stay on top of the agenda
When Alberto Cairo gave a TED Talk on the ICRC's physical rehabilitation services in Afghanistan, he hoped it would "get a few clicks" and that maybe it would prompt more discussions about disability …
Two years in Syria: Destruction, suffering and love
Ingy Sedky The Syrian woman poured a glass of muddy water and handed it to me. "Drink it!" my host said. It was a hot summer day in August in a shelter in the middle of the desert. I eyed the dark …
Information Notice on the processing of Personal Data
by the ICRC Brussels delegation The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the …
Eastern Ghouta: Where the needs are immense and the recovery is slow
Before the war, Abu Ammar transported fruits and vegetables in his vehicle. The bustling Eastern Ghouta was the main agricultural supplier to the markets in Damascus. Years of fighting choked the …
The Unfulfilling Void
… unemployed and was freelancing with pickup jobs. One night he left to make a delivery and …
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