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Trauma teddy bears bring comfort to children in the war
Fida’s humanitarian aid includes psychosocial support to help people to deal with trauma and adapt to new situations. Donated trauma teddy bears help children who have fled the war in Ukraine.
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Fida is responding with record-breaking amounts to address the humanitarian emergency in Yemen and Congo
The world’s worst crises are protracted and forgotten. Fida and its partners respond to the acute emergency with food, child protection, and farming support.
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An oasis in the middle of the desert
In the middle of the Kenyan wilderness, an oasis has been created. Research results show that clean water and farming practices developed for harsh conditions have resulted in significant change there. Unlike previous generations, children no longer suffer from hunger.
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Fida is fundraising emergency aid for Ukraine
Fida is preparing to deliver humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The war in Ukraine is causing…
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Fida’s Development Cooperation work in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world, and conflicts between different groups of people have been going on in the country for decades. Development has been slowed down by armed conflicts, natural disasters, and the coronavirus pandemic.
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I wish our children didn’t have to go through mutilation
Melita Koye, from Kenya, gave up on the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) after understanding its harmfulness. Today, she does awareness work against FMG, supported by her church and Fida.
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Village Saving and Loan groups improve quality of life
The Village Saving and Loan Association groups have empowered women economically. The livelihoods and financial wellbeing of households have improved.
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Fida’s support changed the lives of girls with disabilities in the Congo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), it is shameful to have a disabled child and they are often seen as a curse. Children with disabilities are hidden at home and don’t go to school. Fida and its partners endeavor to influence people’s attitudes so that the rights of children with disabilities are realized.
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Entrepreneurship helps escape the cycle of poverty
The online training at Fida and the Northern European Business Academy prepares Burundians for entrepreneurship. It has already given rise to a wide range of new businesses.