Deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo

As conflict and disaster continue to displace millions globally (over 65 million today), we reach refugees and IDPs wherever they are, providing the services they need most. In honor of World Refugee Day this month, we are diving deeper into the experience of displacement, and how we are helping those who have fled their homes rebuild their lives.

In Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria, Yemen, and Ethiopia, millions of people are at risk of starvation. In these countries, drought, increasing conflict and displacement have created a humanitarian crisis on a scale not seen in decades.

Half of Syria’s population is uprooted from their homes, fueling the largest displacement crisis since World War II. We meet people where they are with lifesaving health care and other services.

We provide midwifery training so that more moms and babies can have healthy pregnancies and safe deliveries.

Our staff globally numbers more than 7,000, with 95% recruited locally. Our approach encompasses relief, recovery and resilience. To that end, training is an essential and consistent part of everything we do. Our strategy ensures that knowledge required to prepare for future emergencies remains anchored in the communities we serve.

Training builds knowledge, instills confidence and fosters self-reliance.

We provided more than 4.8 million medical consultations and in addition to specialized treatment such as Nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and others.

Proper hygiene is a key ingredient to good health. We teach people how to prevent disease through good hygiene, and help provide access to safe, sanitary conditions and clean water.