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The importance of tent weatherproofing kits to shield refugee households from harsh weather conditions.

Anne is a leading voice and practitioner in the global humanitarian sector. Over the past twenty years, she has led humanitarian responses in Darfur, Somalia, Angola, Northern Uganda, and South Sudan. Most recently, as International Director, she oversaw all Medair’s country programs in the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe, and Africa. Anne also serves on the Global Emergency Directors Group. We are excited to announce that Anne Reitsema has been appointed Medair’s new CEO, the fifth person to hold this responsibility since our beginning in 1989. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to catch up with her as she embarks on this new chapter in her humanitarian journey.

On 15th April 2023, civil war broke out in Sudan between two rival factions of the military government of Sudan, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

In southern Madagascar, families go to bed and wake up hungry and thirsty, missing meals and drinking water because they don’t have anything to eat and drink.

How we’re working with communities to reduce the impact of disasters induced by natural hazards in Madagascar

How Medair’s Emergency Response Team conducts a measles mass vaccination campaign.

How Medair supports an IDP settlement with safe drinking water during the severe drought

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The purpose of the Medair Invest in Aid Foundation is to support the humanitarian aid work of the not‐for‐profit NGO Medair by raising funds and adopting a capital and reserve building approach. The Foundation uses its own resources to support Medair through regular, often yearly donations. These contributions are designed to provide the flexibility needed to address Medair's most pressing needs.