On May 6, USAID’s Cara Christie and the Horn Drought Humanitarian Response Team were selected for their outstanding work identifying and coordinating U.S. humanitarian relief efforts during the 2011 Somalia famine. Read more >>
Tag archives for humanitarian assistance
Saving a Syrian Student’s Life
Ghassan, a university student from Rif Damascus, was heading home from classes when fighting broke out between regime and rebel fighters. Ghassan was not able to take cover in time and was hit by shrapnel in both legs. Read more >>
Video of the Week: Nancy Lindborg Speaks at InterAction Forum
Yesterday, Nancy Lindborg joined the InterAction Forum’s opening plenary panel, “Facing Vulnerability in a Changing World,” to talk about the importance of resilience in addressing current crises. Read more >>
Water from a Stone: Jordanians Stretch Meager Resources to Sustain Syrian Refugees
Aid to Internally Displaced Persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Saving a Leg and a Life in Rif Damascus
Round-the-Clock Aid for a Syrian Baby
Syrian baby Dia’a is expected to make a full recovery with the help of U.S.-funded medical care. Read more >>
From the Ground in Syria: Delivering More than Flour to Aleppo
Improving Hygiene for Displaced Syrians
Basic personal hygiene is critical to help prevent the spread of illness and disease among displaced
Syrians. Read more >>
USAID Visits U.S. Navy “Comfort” and Continues Joint Support of Disaster Response
Visiting the Comfort provided the opportunity for a firsthand view of the capacity and capabilities of the hospital ship, knowledge that provides USAID staff with a foundation for future decisions on crisis or disaster response. Read more >>
