“Together, We Want to Prove That the Spirit of Solidarity Hasn’t Gone Away.”
‘Nobody Left Behind’ is us being there, giving up our time, to help those who are most in need now.
Open Arms and EMERGENCY Have Just Landed 146 People at Porto Empedocle, After Saving Them at Sea in Two Operations Under Difficult Conditions and Pressure From Libya’s So-Called Coast Guard
Last night the ship Open Arms, with EMERGENCY workers on board, reached Porto Empedocle, the designated harbour for the 146 people it has rescued in the last few days.
EMERGENCY Wins the EESC Civil Solidarity Prize
We are honoured to announce that EMERGENCY has won the EESC Civil Solidarity Prize today, for its “outstanding contribution to fighting COVID-19 and its disastrous consequences.” Thank you to the European Economic And Social Committee for choosing us. This award represents important…
EMERGENCY Wins Eesc Civil Solidarity Prize for Its Cross-Border Battle With the Pandemic
The Italian NGO EMERGENCY is among 23 projects from the EU and the UK that have received the award for their outstanding contribution to fighting COVID-19 and its disastrous consequences. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has awarded the…
Monopolies Causing “Artificial Rationing” in COVID-19 Crisis as 3 Biggest Global Vaccine Giants Sit on Sidelines
The supply of safe and effective vaccines for all is being artificially rationed because of the protection of exclusive rights and monopolies of pharmaceutical corporations, the People’s Vaccine Alliance said today. The alliance warned that the three biggest vaccine companies…
“That Little Gesture Moved Me.”
Nessuno Escluso’ - Nobody Left Behind: An EMERGENCY initiative to support some of the most vulnerable people in Italy who have been left in a precarious position due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Does the Global North Continue to Push Them Back and Deny Their Rights?
Thousands of migrants are trapped in terrible conditions on the eastern borders of the European Union, on what is known as the Balkan route.
‘You Have Always Been By My Side And Made Me Happy’
22-year-old Sharifa is one of the thousands of Afghan mothers struggling to overcome the hurdles that are posed by a healthcare system weakened by decades of war, poor facilities, and social and cultural barriers that are difficult to break.
A Break for Some Jebena in Sudan
Let’s take you to Sudan, to share one of our (rare) breaks with doctor Faisal and nurse Hawa at our Paediatric Centre in Port Sudan. We’ll only be a few minutes, just enough time for a sip with them of…
“I Love My Work Because I Know It’s Essential For The People In This Valley.”
Muzghan was born and brought up in the Panjshir Valley. She works in neonatal intensive care at our Maternity Centre in Anabah.