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Somalia
Story
22 JULY 2019
Somalia Drought Brings Food Shortages, Leaving Millions at Risk of Starvation
A crippling drought has left 5.1 million people without reliable access to food. Our Somalia teams have the necessary relationships, experience, and expertise to help in this crisis, but are dependent on an increase in resources and donations to meet the population’s urgent needs.
South Sudan
Story
10 JULY 2019
From Sewing Machines to Livestock: Small Loans Yield Big Opportunity
Relief International’s Village Savings and Loan program comprises sixty groups of approximately 20 members. Members of the group have been able to purchase items such as a cow and a sewing machine, leading to income generating activities.
Türkiye
Story
6 JULY 2019
The Invisible Injuries of War
The damage to mental health for many Syrian children and adults is both chronic and severe. Relief International works across Turkey to improve the mental health of traumatized Syrian refugees.
Iraq
Story
26 JUNE 2019
Banking on the Unbanked: Microfinance in Iraq
Since 2006, Relief International has provided more than $60 million in credit products tailored specifically to low-income households and small businesses in Iraq that are unable to access financing through traditional banks.
Somalia
Story
21 JUNE 2019
Somalia Braces as Climate Change Brings Recurring Droughts and Floods
In late April of 2018, Somalia’s two major rivers overflowed after weeks of heavy rains. Our response demonstrates how we provide emergency aid when a crisis is at its height.
Iran
Story
2 MAY 2019
Brick by Brick: Rebuilding after Iran’s Nowruz floods
In mid-March 2019, floods hit vast parts of Iran, leaving more than 10 million people in need of humanitarian aid. Relief International was the first international nonprofit on the ground to respond to flooding. As life attempts to return to normal in flood-affected areas, the next phase of our response will prioritize rebuilding schools, healthcare facilities, and water/sanitation infrastructure to ensure families receive the critical support they need as they return home.