Norwegian Refugee Council

Seven years ago, Saba Ayaliw fled violence in South Sudan, seeking safety in Uganda with her two young children. What began in a rural refugee camp quickly transformed as she bravely moved to Arua City to rebuild her life. Today, Saba proudly runs Queen Saba Hotel and a boutique. Guided by our paralegals, she successfully navigated the legal process to register her business and obtaining the necessary trading licenses. With support from NRC's legal aid team, the days of unrecorded payments and sudden shutdowns are now behind her. She’s not only supporting her family but also creating jobs and inspiring her community. “I’m hopeful for the future,” she shares, her trading license displayed proudly. Read her full story: https://lnkd.in/dvUxhF9Y

Somalia’s contribution to global emissions is negligible – just 0.03 per cent of the world’s total. Yet, it finds itself bearing the brunt of climate change’s wrath. Climate-smart agriculture offers a lifeline, we are promoting climate-smart agriculture to help communities adapt to the new reality. We are providing training in drought-resistant crops, efficient irrigation techniques and sustainable farming practices, enabling farmers to cultivate food despite the changing climate. Somalia’s climate crisis is not just a local tragedy, it is a global wake-up call. While Somalis have demonstrated remarkable resilience, they cannot weather this storm alone. #COP29 https://lnkd.in/dp_a6-Wn

To support children and youth facing high levels of stress and trauma, we developed the Better Learning Programme (BLP). This initiative combines psychosocial and educational methods to empower teachers and educators in helping children and youth impacted by war and displacement.   Stay connected and follow the inspiring journeys of these children and youth. Invite your network to join us — subscribe for updates at https://lnkd.in/dFcnJqcD

“I used to think that my art wasn’t valuable. But when I understood that I could make money from it, I felt newly hopeful,” shares Sara* who joined NRC’s business skills training course and now runs an online business teaching handicraft. She shares her hopes for the future, aspiring to expand artistic training opportunities and considering selling craft supplies as well. https://lnkd.in/dxb_eQnd

In Niger, children who don’t have a birth certificate can’t complete their education or access certain rights. With the support of partners, we are implementing a process to digitise civil status documents throughout the country. This initiative ensures every child has access to education and essential services. https://lnkd.in/dJZuek7t

After 13 months of relentless violence, Palestinians in Gaza have lost everything. Visiting Gaza this week, our Secretary General Jan Egeland witnessed the almost unparalleled suffering of families there. https://lnkd.in/d8fujenN

Abeer and her children fled ongoing conflict in Lebanon, where they had sought refuge since 2014, and fled back to Homs, Syria. Her family spent two nights at the border along with other displaced families. “We are in need of all kinds of aid and support, as we have nothing,” says Abeer. NRC teams are in Homs providing essential aid to Lebanese and Syrian families in three centres, distributing blankets, hygiene kits, and other relief items. The need remains significant.

The NRC participated in AidEx - The Global Humanitarian Aid Community, the world's leading event for humanitarian aid and disaster relief, which provided us with valuable opportunities for meaningful discussions with private sector partners.   We engaged in a session on how to scale innovation projects with private sector partners like WhatsApp, Innovation Norway and Accenture, and joined a fireside chat hosted by CV VC alongside Coala Pay to discuss our pilot project in Somalia and Sudan, among other topics.   The private sector is instrumental in solving the challenges in humanitarian aid today. We would also like to thank our panellists from International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, 510 - The Netherlands Red Cross' data & digital team, and European Commission - ECHO for joining us on stage and contributing to the discussions.

For many children in Ukraine, the attacks on their schools and the constant threat of missile strikes have left deep mental scars. Many are struggling to navigate trauma and uncertainty. “It is difficult, especially if you have plans that you have to keep changing or cancelling because of the siren alarm,” says Yanina, a 13-year-old from Lviv, western Ukraine. Many students like Yanina find it hard to focus amid frequent air raid alerts and the ever-present threat of attack. Learn more about our work, supported by our partners, at the link below. https://lnkd.in/dvwRiEdJ

In Gedaref, Sudan, we’re treating water sources to provide clean and safe drinking water for host communities supporting displaced families. This vital step helps curb the spread of cholera, especially as healthcare struggles amid ongoing conflict.