The WHO Kobe Centre (WKC) united top experts in Japan to enhance mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) during disaster response, empowering communities to boost resilience and speed up recovery when crises strike
Browsing: humanitarian response
The Community of Sant’Egidio has played a pivotal role in welcoming 700 Afghan refugees in Italy, providing essential support and integration services. Their efforts exemplify solidarity and humanitarian action in response to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan.
Dozens of residents in central and northern Spain have been evacuated due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Emergency services are working to assess the damage and provide assistance as communities grapple with the aftermath of the disaster.
Spain has implemented new measures to relocate unaccompanied migrant minors from the Canary Islands to mainland facilities. This initiative aims to provide better support and integration opportunities for these vulnerable young individuals.
“Lost Childhoods” examines the dire impact of inaccurate age assessments on vulnerable migrants at the UK border. Flawed evaluations can lead to detention, denied asylum, and a loss of vital support, exacerbating trauma and uncertainty for young people.