Venezuela is facing a serious humanitarian crisis, with more than 7 million people in need of urgent assistance. Among the most vulnerable groups are victims of gender-based violence, children ‘dejados atras’, victims of sexual abuse and victims of human trafficking. With the support of the European Union Humanitarian AID, the CONHAVE consortium – of which […]
ContinueThe tragedy of Gaza: Our condolences for the losses of our colleagues’ families
A few hours ago, we received tragic news from our colleagues on the field. Two family members of our staff in Gaza have died as a result of the bombing and lack of access to treatment. We extend our heartfelt condolences to our colleagues and their families, we join in their deep sorrow for the […]
Continue2023: A year in emergency alongside the most vulnerable
More than 100 million people worldwide live through an endless night, forced to leave their homes. Right now, 155 countries are facing humanitarian emergencies, and it’s primarily children who are affected—93.7 million children, according to UNICEF. From the war in Ukraine to earthquakes in Türkiye, Syria and Morocco, floods in Libya and Emilia-Romagna, drought in […]
ContinueAmazon: how to save a forest
There is a piece of the world where every day we choose sides: whether to sell off a forest, making a lot of money right away and at the same time leaving an unsustainable debt to nature for those who will come after. Or whether to conserve this forest. Make a profit yes but leave the accounts in order. For those living in the Amazon, it is a divisive choice.
ContinueGlobal Hunger Index: Dramatic situation in 43 countries. Young people are the first victims, with the impact of climate shocks weighing heavily
‘The world will face more and more catastrophes and disaster response is the key to food security’. 750 million people in the world suffer from hunger: progress to fight it has stalled since 2015 and in 2023 the situation is looking grim, with hunger at severe or alarming levels in 43 countries and the number […]
ContinueStefano Piziali appointed new General Manager of CESVI Foundation
He succeeds in this position Piersilvio Fagiano, who leaves Piziali in the leadership of the Foundation to face future challenges. It was 1993 when Stefano Piziali, from Bergamo, began his journey in international cooperation with CESVI, of which he is a founding member. After completing his studies on the Balkans’ historical, political and security issues, […]
ContinueOpen Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel
CESVI joins the open call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and further loss of innocent lives.
ContinueIn Libya alongside the most vulnerable
Since the outbreak of the civil war, the situation in Libya is increasingly unstable. The protracted political crisis and past conflict in Libya have had a significant impact on public services, especially health, social protection, and education services. CESVI has been present in the country since 2011, as the first Italian NGO to intervene in support of the population after the outbreak of the civil war.
ContinueFloods in Pakistan: our response to the climate crisis
In 2022, during the monsoon season, Pakistan experienced one of the worst humanitarian disasters in its history. The torrential rains, up to 5 times more intense than the average of the last 30 years, combined with the rapid melting of glaciers caused by an anomalous heatwave, led to violent floods that submerged a third of […]
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