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\n Poland, 1997. Photo: PAH \u2013 In July 1997, south-western Poland and neighbouring countries experienced the biggest flood in centuries. Thousands of people were evacuated from the flooded area; thousands lost their homes and property. It was the first time for the Polish Humanitarian Action to assist people suffering from the consequences of a natural disaster. Thanks to generous donations that had been flowing in from the very start, PAH was able to supply the people from flooded areas with drinking water and food, mattresses and sleeping bags, medicines, medical supplies, and hygiene kits. In addition, PAH financed the repairs and fit-out of houses, schools and youth centres and organised holidays for the children from the flooded areas. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Chechnya, Grozny, 2000. Photo: PAH \u2013 PAH\u2019s first attempt to help Chechnya took place back in 1995; however, it was quickly interrupted by the Russian authorities which did not look on humanitarian organisations with a friendly eye. PAH returned to Chechnya in 2000 and established its first permanent mission there. Moreover, in the Chechen capital city Grozny PAH was taking its first steps in terms of providing water and sanitary services by delivering water to the city inhabitants and mounting a water filter to deliver water to hospitals, schools and individual persons. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Syria, March 2013. Photo Maciej Moskwa\/TESTIGO DOCUMENTARY \u2013 The conflict in Syria broke out in 2011 and continues until this day, influencing all aspects of life. PAH has been operating in Syria since 2012 and established a permanent mission there in 2013. The mission\u2019s primary tasks include assisting IDPs fleeing from the conflict in search of a safe heaven. From the very start, PAH has been ensuring them access to drinking water and providing basic help and sanitary kits. PAH has also been providing food and cooperating with local bakeries, delivering flour and yeast so they can bake bread at fixed low prices that even the poorest can afford. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Syria, al-Kamouna camp, March 2017. Photo: PAH \u2013 In the camps for IDPs located in Idlib and Aleppo provinces, PAH has been delivering water as well as building pumping stations, latrines, and hand-washing stations. The organisation also ensures that good sanitary conditions are maintained by removing waste, distributing dustbins, and supplying hygiene kits with the most important products. The evacuation from eastern Aleppo in December 2016 sent shockwaves around the globe. Tens of thousands were evacuated from the city in a very short period of time. Thanks to a swift reaction of the Polish society, PAH was able to organise help for them immediately. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Iraq, Khattab, November 2017. Photo: PAH \u2013 The steadily deteriorating situation of civilians in Mosul in December 2016 met with a decisive response on the part of the Polish Humanitarian Action. The organisation supplied the city inhabitants with food packages, hygiene kits, and water. PAH is currently continuing its operation in the Iraqi Kurdistan, monitoring the situation of the internally displaced population and providing help tailored to its needs. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n South Sudan, Yuai, August 2016. Photo: PAH \u2013 The Polish Humanitarian Action has been operating in South Sudan since 2006. Its priority has been to ensure access to drinking water and safe sanitary conditions. PAH has been constructing and repairing wells, latrines, and hand-washing stations. The organisation also ensures appropriate sanitary conditions at schools, provides educational services in the field of good sanitary practices, and supplies hygiene kits. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n South Sudan, Buaw, June 2016. Photo: PAH \u2013 PAH\u2019s Emergency Response Team (ERT) has been operating in South Sudan without interruptions since 2012. The ERT is prepared to provide mobile tailor-made assistance on an ongoing basis. The ERT has been distributing water purification tablets and basic products connected with drinking water and food safety as well as unclogging water intakes. Monitoring the current situation of the people in need determines the places reached by the ERT and the specific scope of help provided. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n South Sudan, Koch, October 2017. Photo: PAH \u2013 As a result of an unstable political situation, an economic crisis, and a draught, six millions of the South Sudanese have no access to sufficient food sources. The crisis has been exacerbated by the internal migration of people who flee their homes in fear for their safety. The inhabitants of the Unity province are in a particularly difficult situation. The help provided by the Polish Humanitarian Action reached almost 4,000 of those in need, providing them with fishing equipment, vegetable and cereal seed packages, and farming trainings. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Somalia, Jowhar, September 2017. Photo: PAH \u2013 The situation in Somalia is very unstable. The long-standing conflict and a harsh climate force many people to leave their homes in search of safer living conditions. The Polish Humanitarian Action has been present in Somalia since 2011, ensuring access to drinking water and safe sanitary conditions. Close proximity to a water source helps not only prevent illnesses but also grow crops and raise animals, ensuring the Somalis access to food sources.
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\n Somalia, Mogadishu, March 2017. Photo: Maciej Moskwa\/TESTIGO DOCUMENTARY \u2013 In Somalia, PAH has been operating among others in the camps for internally displaced persons. Its activities include repairing existing water intakes, building latrines and hand-washing stations, and conducting trainings in good sanitary practices. Water committees, created and trained by PAH, are responsible for servicing and repairing water infrastructure and play an important role in improving the situation of the Somalis. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Nepal, Helambu, May 2015. Photo: PAH \u2013 A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8Mw wrecked Nepal on 25 April 2015. The scale of destruction was immense, while providing assistance was impeded by the mountainous area and destroyed roads. The Poles reacted immediately: thanks to a mass-scale mobilisation of the Polish society and the media, the Polish Humanitarian Action was able to reach the place of the disaster a couple of days after the first tremors. The inhabitants of remote villages received materials to build temporary shelters, food, water purification tablets, and other basic products. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Nepal, Pancha Kanya, 2016. Photo: PAH \u2013 The earthquake not only deprived the Nepalese of their homes and property but also destroyed numerous public buildings and schools. In response to this problem, PAH decided to rebuild six schools in the mountainous Dhading district. The scale of public support for the reconstruction was unbelievable, featuring charity events, concerts, auctions, and donations. Pupils also got involved in the general effort: their grassroot initiative \u201cHelp instead of flowers\u201d showed that everyone can help. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Palestinian Autonomy, West Bank, November 2006. Photo PAH \u2013 Wars, an arid climate and a low water volume have long made the living conditions of the population crowding the territory of the Palestinian Autonomy very difficult. PAH has been helping the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank since 2006, specialising in repairing and constructing water and sanitary infrastructure. The Foundation also renovated schools and supported the Palestinians in raising animals, ensuring an additional income for their households. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Philippines, Bantayan island, 2014. Photo: PAH \u2013 The Hayan typhoon hit the central part of the Philippines on 8 November 2013. The Polish Humanitarian Action rebuilt the houses of those Bantayan inhabitants who lost the most in the disaster. Together with the local university and volunteering engineers, PAH devised a structure based on traditional materials and construction methods that comprised innovative solutions ensuring a greater sturdiness. PAH also rebuilt the Santa Fe school. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Palestinian Autonomy, West Bank, November 2006. Photo PAH \u2013 Wars, an arid climate and a low water volume have long made the living conditions of the population crowding the territory of the Palestinian Autonomy very difficult. PAH has been helping the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank since 2006, specialising in repairing and constructing water and sanitary infrastructure. The Foundation also renovated schools and supported the Palestinians in raising animals, ensuring an additional income for their households. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Sri Lanka, Al Shifaya, 2005. Photo: PAH \u2013 The world was shocked by the humanitarian crisis caused by the tsunami that laid waste to the coast of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand on 26 December 2004. Around 300,000 people died in a single instant, while millions lost their homes and access to food and water. Coastal villages and towns as well as many resorts and popular holiday destinations were completely destroyed. In January 2005, the Polish Humanitarian Action established a mission on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, in one of the poorest regions of the country that was also among the most damaged by the tsunami. PAH\u2019s assistance primarily consisted in rebuilding schools and building wells. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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At 26th of December 2017, the Polish Humanitarian Action is celebrating its 25th anniversary! We reached almost 10 million people in 44 countries worldwide to alleviate suffering caused by armed conflicts and natural disasters.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Siege of Sarajevo, armed conflicts in South Sudan and Chechnya, flood in Poland, drought in Somalia, the earthquake in Nepal, the tsunami in Sri Lanka, fightings in the cities of Aleppo and Mosul – those are some examples of crises where PAH’s immediate reaction supported people in dire of help. During last 25th years, PAH’s reached 9,6 million of people in 44 countries all over the world. PAH’s employees worked at are areas where both armed conflicts or natural hazards caused massive, often prolonging humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n

943 water points, 58 schools rebuilt, more than 9 million of meals served in “Pajacyk” programme. We operate thanks to support of thousands of private donors, business donors, and partner institutions.<\/p>\n

– 25 years of experience proved me that helping one person might transform into helping millions of people – says Janina Ochojska, PAH’s funder. -We are still facing challenges. We are working to live in a world where all people are having access to safe water, food, adequate shelter – to live with dignity – she adds.<\/p>\n

During last 25 years the way humanitarian aid is distributed changed, the organization is getting more and more professional but the core remains the same – helping people in need. Currently, PAH’s is having a mission in 5 countries: Syria, Somalia, South Sudan, Ukraine, Irak. We are ready to respond to sudden crises thanks to our Emergency Response Team. In Poland, via “Pajacyk” programme, we support children with school meals. Only last year our aid reached more than 800 000 people in need.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”137″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” el_id=”program”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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