Afghanistan: Finding ways to keep supporting
More than 21 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, international aid is cut, millions are returned from neighbouring countries, and climate shocks are becoming more severe. For Norwegian…
Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC: NCA preparing a humanitarian response
A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in eastern Congo, in an area already affected by conflict and a humanitarian crisis. So far, 64 people have been infected and six have died.
A child collects clean water from a hand pump in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Access to safe water and hygiene services is critical in preventing and responding to Ebola outbreaks. Photo Håvard Bjelland/NCA.
Norwegian Church Aid is on the ground in the area and is now preparing a rapid and targeted response to prevent further spread.
“Ebola hits hardest where health systems are already weak. Now it’s about reaching people quickly with knowledge, prevention, and trust,” says Marianne Opheim Sampo, section head for Western and Southern Africa at Norwegian Church Aid.
The response will focus, among other things, on information and mobilization in local communities, collaboration with religious leaders, and initiatives in the areas of water, sanitation, and hygiene.
At the same time, Norwegian Church Aid has implemented measures to ensure the safety of its staff and the continued operation of its programs in an increasingly challenging area.
Read more about our work
From a Small Vegetable Bed to a Bigger Dream
Drip irrigation, training, and technology transformed Christian Cypialia Mulokozi from a subsistence farmer into a lead farmer inspiring others.
Norwegian Church Aid Responds to Early Impacts of El Niño
El Niño brings drought, floods, and food shortages to large parts of the world. In many countries, the weather phenomenon comes on top of existing crises. Norwegian Church Aid is now acting early s to help…