MEET OUR STAFF: Marja’s Story
WHEN THE TALIBAN ATTACKED my village, I and many others fled to seek refuge in the Panjshir Valley. We walked through the night, and all of the following day, the constant dull thud of bombs echoed around us. Some of…
Empowering Afghan Women
"I studied medicine in Kabul, then I decided to specialise here. I learn a lot of things working with the international staff, such as new diagnosis and care techniques, but above all I’m gaining experience” Sitting on a bench in…
To Be A Child In Afghanistan
It's never going to be easy to live through war, especially for a child. But our staff do whatever they can to make it better.
AFGHANISTAN: What I’ve learnt about bullets you won’t find in books
"That's what I've learnt about bullets, shrapnel and landmines. And it's something you won't find in the books."
Living Under War in Afghanistan
Luca, our Programme Coordinator in Afghanistan, shares what it's like to live a normal life in war.
Afghanistan: Violence escalates in first days of 2016
In the space of only a few hours, there were two attacks on the capital’s airport, only a few days after the attack on the restaurant 'Le Jardin'.
2015: What did we accomplish?
From fighting Ebola, to assisting refugees and migrants, to building a new hospital in Libya; See what we've done this year.
Thank You From Kabul
'I would like to take a moment to thank all those who made it possible through their support to expand this hospital, and to allow us to better cure those who really need it.'
#HumanRightsDay: The Right to Health
Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states ‘everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care’. Yet, around…
GILES DULEY: Documenting The Lives Saved By EMERGENCY
"I can think of no other organisation that is so truly unique and effective in helping injured civilians caught up in conflict and those affected by the extreme poverty caused by war."