From floodplains to eco-villages: A new chapter in Tana River County
For centuries, the Pokomo people of Kenya’s Tana River County lived in rhythm with the river’s floods: fishing, farming, and…
World Humanitarian Day 2024
As of 2024, about 300 million people worldwide need help and protection due to wars, climate disasters, and conflicts. Every…
World Refugee Day 2024
More people than ever – over 117 million people worldwide – are forcibly displaced due to conflict and disasters. Every…
This was not the first time I lost my home and memories
“It felt like I was in a boat in the ocean with my family, and we were sinking. I didn’t…
“We learned basic masonry and building techniques with SEEDS’ support.”
In a tranquil, shaded meadow, the sun’s gentle rays filter through the lush forest of palm trees, betel nut trees,…
Türkiye-Syria earthquake one year after
Uncle Ömer Uncle Ömer is from the Boğaziçi neighbourhood in Islahiye, Türkiye. He lives in a Better Shelter unit provided…
Surviving war and earthquakes in north-west Syria
Hassan*, a father of eight, is displaced in northwest Syria. Before the war, he had a spacious home with a…
Shelter officers are humanitarian heroes
In times of crisis, when displaced individuals and families seek refuge, humanitarian shelter officers emerge as the unsung heroes. These…
“…this new house is even more spacious than my old one.”
Diversity should come as no surprise as the foundation of a country that is the size of over 3 million…
Unlocking a future of potential through education
Education is a pivotal component in any child’s life. In Syria, where one-third of children are out of school, education…
The women of Assam rebuilding their homes and lives
In the summer of 2022, a harsh torrential rain season and devastating floods ultimately destroyed thousands of homes in rural…
Surviving in northwest Syria after the earthquake
Hundreds of families in northwestern Syria are still homeless after the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Turkey and…