In just three days, North Africa has been hit by two very serious natural disasters that have brought Morocco and Libya to their knees respectively: a 6.8 magnitude earthquake and storm Daniel. Our operators on the ground report “devastated towns, entire villages completely destroyed and beyond the reach of rescue services. Tens of thousands of […]
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“My life was beyond hope. I was thrown into the street with my three children and I was expecting a child. I had lost my confidence, I would have likely taken my own life because of the psychological pressure I was under”. This is how Maryam, a 32-year-old Sudanese refugee and single mother of four, […]
ContinueCesvi integrates a new resilience-focused approach in its protection services
In 2020 alone and not considering the consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic, 59 countries have been affected by humanitarian crises. In this scenario, the humanitarian community is called to play a role of utmost importance in crisis contexts around the world. It goes beyond the provision of life-saving assistance, to embrace a broader approach […]
ContinueDriving towards resilience: a displaced widow regains hope in conflict-affected Libya
Samira is poised and fierce, as she recalls how she used to live before the war. Ten years ago, she would have never anticipated losing her way of living: elegant clothing, dinners in restaurants, a beautiful house. But the richness of her family attracted the attention of the militias. They stormed and ravaged her home, […]
ContinueHanaa: a story of empowerment in Misrata, Libia
Hanaa left Sudan seeking for a better future in Libya. Once there, however, the woman and her family had to face poverty, debts and eviction. Hanaa has been helped by Cesvi case-workers to keep the family together, find a new house and start a safe life in Misrata.
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