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Home sweet home? Maybe not...

By Luciana Caffarelli, Posted 30 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Do you remember the last time you went camping? You probably recall these typical scenarios: Rain, wearing lots of layers because of the cold, being soaked because your waterproof jacket is letting the rain in, feeling the stones and... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Chad: Food is scarce and prices are rising

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 18 May 2012 See more by this blogger

The Sahel region of Africa which covers countries from Mauritania in the West to Sudan and Eritrea in the East, via Chad is facing a new severe food and nutrition crisis. In Chad, the number of vulnerable people increased... Keep reading
East Africa crisis: Staying positive during hard times in Borena

By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 19 April 2012 See more by this blogger

The year began with a devastating drought for the pastoralists and farmers of the Borena zone. Thousands of families lost their livestock and their crops, and were left with deteriorating livelihoods. November 2011 brought about the much longed for... Keep reading
East Africa crisis: An encouraging oasis of green amid dry, dry land

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 17 November 2011 See more by this blogger

As I flew into the vast and expansive Mandera, I felt a world away from Nairobi from where I had departed - a city full of cars and high rise buildings. My arrival coincided with a brief rain shower... Keep reading
World Humanitarian Day: The uncelebrated humanitarians

By Andrew Collodel, Posted 18 August 2011 See more by this blogger

As societies change and the complexity of our world increases, more pressure and strain is put on traditional family structures. However, as these structures crumble, one thing that has not changed is the unbreakable bond between child and grandparent.... Keep reading (1 Comment)