If we look at the news, we see images of destruction. But even away from the headlines, there are crises that continue, unnoticed by the general public; the suffering of the people is no less severe. We are there - and will remain until the hardship comes to an end.
Muhunde Mubawa (69): "I want the world to know what's happening here."
Muhunde Mubawa from eastern Congo lost his parents, three brothers and two daughters in the violent conflicts and had to flee to a displaced persons camp with his grandson. On the run and in the camp, his family experienced further violence, including the rape of one of his daughters. Muhunde is desperate and continues to feel unsafe in the camp, but hopes for help and that his story will be heard. Thanks to support from aid organizations, displaced people in the Goma region are receiving urgently needed goods, clean water and sanitation facilities. Despite small improvements, the situation remains unsafe and difficult for many families, especially after the closure of the camps and the return to destroyed or looted homes.
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For peaceful coexistence
In the south of Bangladesh, the constant influx of refugees in the Cox's Bazar region is putting immense pressure on the host community. Coupled with recurring natural disasters such as flooding, this means that the host community is now also dependent on humanitarian aid. We promote peaceful coexistence and trust between guests and host communities through events such as theater performances on the subject of human rights or equality. In order to improve the precarious conditions, we provide acute food aid to the original population and prevent epidemic diseases by providing functional access to clean water.
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Gamareldin: 5 months on the run for a home that isn't one
A brutal war is raging in Sudan. Gamareldin and his family have endured terrible months. He lost his leg in an explosion and his brother has been in a wheelchair ever since. The family now lives in a camp for displaced people in Gedaref. Particularly terrible: attacks are also commonplace in the camps for displaced people and food is extremely scarce there too.
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One major factor that contributes to humanitarian crises being forgotten is the cultural, political or economic isolation of affected countries. This isolation means that they receive less attention and support from aid organizations and donor countries, even if the actual need is great.
A lack of media coverage means that many humanitarian crises are barely publicized and are therefore forgotten. Without media attention, there is a lack of public and political pressure, which makes it more difficult to support and help those affected.
Donor fatigue and the feeling of being overwhelmed lead to people losing interest in and willingness to support protracted humanitarian crises. As a result, these crises are increasingly forgotten and less aid is received, even though the need is still great.
The consequences of climate change for vulnerable population groups are often overlooked because the links between climate, poverty and humanitarian crises are not sufficiently recognized. As a result, climate-related emergencies are forgotten, even though they are already affecting millions of people today.
Humanitarian crises are often forgotten when locally led relief efforts receive too little support and funding. Without strong local structures and investment, there is a lack of sustainable solutions, which means that the plight of the people affected is barely visible and remains unresolved in the long term.
"We are still here" - we are still here, even when the spotlight of media coverage no longer illuminates a crisis. As part of the Integral Alliance, we are participating in the "Forgotten Crisis" campaign around the world and collecting for the Refugee Fund, which gives hope to people in precisely such forgotten crises. Go to the official campaign page.
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As an aid organization, we enable life-changing perspectives worldwide through uncomplicated help that works. To this end, we are involved in both short and medium-term emergency aid as well as long-term development cooperation. Based on mutual respect and understanding of the respective needs, we are primarily active in the areas of livelihoods, education, health and peace. The responsible and effective use of the donations entrusted to us is confirmed by the Zewo seal of approval and our commitment to the standards of the CHS Alliance.