Zamir remembers last winter when the freezing temperatures were unbearable for his family. Cold air rushed into their tent where they huddled together with no warm clothing or blankets to protect them. I’ve changed Zamir’s name to protect him. He is a father of four...
Several towns and villages in Syria have been hit by bombs in a military offensive executed Tuesday by their Turkish neighbors. As the explosives fell, fire and smoke began to rise from the rubble that was once homes, business, and schools. Panicked families grabbed...
Sept. 1, 2019, is a date few Bahamians will ever forget. It’s the day that Hurricane Dorian arrived … and destroyed everything in its path. At least 61 people were killed, and many more bodies still lie under rubble that has yet to be cleared. Over 78,000 people are...
As the forceful winds shook her home, Chipo was more focused on the storm raging inside her body. Contraction after contraction surged through her as Cyclone Idai hit Zimbabwe. And as the weather worsened, so did Chipo’s labor pains. She knew she needed to get to the...
As Kate shares her story, the toddler in her arms snuggles sleepily up against her shoulder. “My child is called Agnes,” the mother shares, a soft smile gracing her face.It’s difficult to tell how old Agnes is, just by looking at her. This is the way it often is in...
Santiago and Ximena used to be just like you. They had good jobs — both worked as insurance agents in their city in Venezuela. They were comfortably middle class and easily able to care for their growing family. But then disaster struck. We’ve changed Santiago and...
