Uganda is experiencing a nutritional crisis in its refugee reception centers, where thousands of refugees arrive daily desperately in need of food and medical care.  UNICEF recently reported that the increase in refugee arrivals, particularly from Democratic Republic of Congo,…

Last week, the United States announced that it was cutting all funding to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance that provides most immunizations in low-income or developing countries.    It is estimated that global immunization efforts have saved 154 million lives over the…

There is something deeply sacred about the calling to serve, whether as a healer, logistician, chaplain, responder, or support staff. In every act, whether unseen behind the scenes or visible on the front lines, you carry light into darkness and…

“I now have hope — hope my children will have an education, and that they can live in peace and freedom.” – Kinana, refugee and mother of 7 Kinana’s Story of Survival and Hope Displacement has become one of the…

It’s 1:00 am in Kigoma Nyarugusu Refugee Camp and the small house where the Nitunga family lives is dark and quiet. Cicadas trill softly, and a light breeze tousles a nearby patch of elephant grass. It’s peaceful. Until a mother’s…

Today is World Refugee Day, the international day to honor people who have been forced to flee their homes, lives, and families due to things like war, natural disasters, or political instability. It’s more important than ever to recognize the…

When the pandemic hit in 2020, the mental health crisis among healthcare workers became headline news all over the world. But long before COVID-19, humanitarian healthcare workers have been working right at the edges of active conflict. Their daily work is steeped…

In a world of over 8 billion people living in nearly 200 countries and encompassing numerous time zones, there are bound to be differences in how people communicate with one another. My time spent traveling internationally taught me that the…

Profuse diarrhea. Vomiting. Extreme thirst. Stomach pain. Leg cramps. Rapid heartbeat.  With no treatment, death can occur within hours.   This is cholera. It’s a bacterial disease caused by consuming contaminated water, and it’s spreading rapidly in Khartoum and other areas…

As I’m sure you know, there have been significant cuts to U.S. funding for global aid programs. We knew this would affect our work, but we weren’t sure what the impact would look like. Now, we’re seeing it. I’ve recently…

*Content warning: this blog post contains discussions and descriptions of attempted suicides. Please read at your own discretion.  When Beatrice Modi Kideng bought poison from a local market in 2024, she had made up her mind. Life, as she knew…

In a small, dark room in a Tanzanian refugee camp, there is one dazzling source of light: Bintunimana’s smile.   Although the 97-year-old has experienced more than his fair share of challenges in his life, he is one of the most…