Humanity | EMERGENCY USA

25 Years of EMERGENCY: A Gamble on Civilisation

Founding EMERGENCY was a gut reaction, not just a mental decision.

EMERGENCY doesn’t just mean war surgery – it means medicine, rights and equality.

Simply put, they provide care - in every sense of the word.

Sidra is nine years old, she lives in Mosul, Iraq, and we think she should be able to run around and play, just like any other girl her age.

It’s EMERGENCY’s very own 007, built in 1998 in the labs at the Centre by amputee and disabled former patients.

One child at a time, one life at a time, midwives are an essential part of creating a safe environment for women and new-borns.

War may have brought him here - but it didn't take away his spirit.

Wherever we work, all around the world, we always provide our patients with the treatment - and compassion - that they deserve.

To mark the occasion, we stopped by to have a look around and meet some of the incredible people who make our work possible.

Now, with her energy restored, she can go to school again and play with her friends!