Jordan: Learning new skills for a better future
The vocational training center in Mafraq, a Jordanian city of around 60,000 inhabitants near the border with Syria, is abuzz with the rhythmic sound of sewing machines. On the day we visited, five …
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Venezuela: improving hygiene and sanitation conditions for patients
Maintaining a high standard of sanitation is a crucial role in hospitals, and one that often goes unnoticed. The team responsible for performing this task works around the clock all year round to …
ICRC’s year in pictures, 2021: War expands, athletes shine and families reunite
The year 2021 saw desperation, upheaval, pandemic concerns, and reasons to smile. Increased conflict in Ethiopia and a volcano’s eruption in DRC meant increased suffering. People in Syria sought to …
Nigeria: Livestock programmes help restore and sustain livelihoods
Babagana, Gubio Camp, Maiduguri Babagana Adam is a 50-year old livestock keeper displaced from Ngala local government area to Gubio camp, in Maiduguri. ICRC assisted him to restart his business by …
Brave and Bold: All it takes is one story
… take up plumbing or construction-related jobs as they are seen as men's trade, but … from Masalani Water & Supply as well as extra jobs she does in the community such as …
ICRC statement on recruitment and use of children in hostilities
… dignity are respected. It includes access to jobs and income-generating activities, often …
Inclusive programming in ICRC operations: Final assessment report
This evaluation, completed in January 2021, assessed the most effective ways that the ICRC should implement "Inclusive Programming". This means ensuring that people and their needs are at the centre …
How to manage health emergencies in large populations? Apply for the H.E.L.P. course and learn from ICRC
H.E.L.P. Course calendar for 2022 published The International Committee of the Red Cross had published the calendar of the Health Emergencies in Large Populations (H.E.L.P.) course for 2022. In …
Sandra’s Story: A journey in search for education
… Tourism and Hospitality course and apply for jobs in hotels or restaurants. "I am the only …
War in Cities: Marawi, the Philippines
… electricity. Many businesses were shut, many jobs simply no longer existed. You couldn't …
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