caused by armed conflicts and natural disasters.
Polska Akcja Humanitarna (PAH)
In 2021, 235 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection (according to the Global Humanitarian Overview by OCHA). This number has risen to 1 in 33 people worldwide - a significant increase from 1 in 45 in 2020, which was already the highest figure in decades. 🔵 Although the humanitarian challenges continue to grow, so does the commitment of people who want to help! Please, support our activities ➡️https://www.pah.org.pl/en/donate/
Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the simplest applications involving the spread of diseases and infections! 💦🧼 In Somalia, our hygiene promoters educate people about proper hand washing techniques and increase awareness of how to protect yourself from Covid-19. Their work is extremely important! Project in cooperation with United Nations OCHA Somalia.
🔴 Over 1.3 million people in Iraq are still displaced and living in overcrowded camps and temporary shelters. Internally displaced people are amongst the most vulnerable facing the threat of COVID-19....
🚰🧼 Our priority is ensuring people have access to clean water and hygiene security! As part of a project financed by United Nations OCHA we have delivered 1000 hygine kits to the most vulnerable people living in a IDP camp in Somalia. Support our activities 👉 https://www.pah.org.pl/en/donate/
🩺 This World Health Day, we thank all health workers around the world whp've been on the frontlines of the Covid pandemic for over a year now!
🔴 In Iraq, of the 6 million people displaced during the conflict, 4.7 million have returned to areas of origin, while 1.3 million people remain displaced. There still remains a significant need to support those still displaced with humanitarian assistance....
In Somalia, 2.6 million people became internally displaced due to armed conflicts and climate changes. They seek shelter in camps like this one. Here our organization maintains adequate sanitation and access to safe water. It's essential to provide safe living conditions in such a difficult situation. Project in cooperation with German Federal Foreign Office and Arche NOVA.
In South Sudan, gender-based violence is one of the greatest threats to the health and life of women and girls. As part of our activities, we create "Women Friendly Spaces". These are places where women can feel safe, where they can freely spend time together. In these spaces, women can also get support from our assistants and report cases of gender-based violence. Project in cooperation with SSHF OCHA.
💦 Increasing access to water means increasing access to education!...
Yemen is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. Five years of conflict have left the medical system devastated. therefore, it is extremely important to stop the spread of coronavirus....
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💦 In Iraq, we provide access to water in camps for internally displaced persons. Water quality is monitored daily by local employees who have been trained in this area. This way, we can be sure that the water we provide is clean and safe, and employed, local people can earn a living and gain new skills. Project in cooperation with EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid - ECHO and Narodowy Instytut Wolności - Centrum Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Obywatelskiego
💬 "The wave destroyed everything in its path, forcing people to flee, deluging fields and killing livestock. Backwater made it impossible to produce food for months and aggravated famine. Stagnant water prevented food production for many months and aggravated hunger" - said Karolina Suchecka, Head of Programmes...
🎉 We are proud to announce that PAH has received a special certificate of the European Commission "EU HUMANITARIAN PARTNERSHIP 2021-2027 CERTIFICATE", which gives the opportunity to apply for European funds for humanitarian aid! 🔹 Granting the EU certificate is a great proof of trust and it also confirms that in our actions we meet the highest standards of humanitarian aid.
❌ An exceptionally high number of people are at risk of hunger in South Sudan. Due to armed conflict, floods and the effects of a pandemic. We call for immediate support for the people of South Sudan – a famine has already been declared in 6 regions. ...