Our work in Africa will be in these cities
- Uganda ๐บ๐ฌ
- South Sudan ๐ธ๐ธ
- North Sudan ๐ธ๐ฉ
- Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ
- Republic of Chad ๐น๐ฉ
- Rwanda ๐ท๐ผ
programs and intiatives in Africa
It doesnโt take long for people to get sick or die due to a lack of clean water. According to a 2019 WHO report, a staggering one in three people cannot access safe water. These individuals are often responsible for collecting water for their communities, which consumes much of their time and keeps women (and […]
Access to safe water and sanitation are closely linked. WASH, which stands for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, is an essential development goal. According to the WHO report mentioned above, 2 billion people lack access to basic sanitation; one-third live in the least developed countries, and most are from rural areas. This matters because inadequate sanitation […]
Problems with agriculture are closely linked to food insecurity, though aid looks different when it is focused on the farmers themselves. Famines and diseases that affect crops are significant issues. For example, a 2010 FAO project in Sri Lanka demonstrated that humanitarian aid for farmers can include vegetable seed kits, home garden kits, barbed wire, […]
Food insecurity is a global issue. Factors such as displacement, climate change, and conflict contribute to this crisis, with people from conflict-affected countries being three times more likely to suffer from undernourishment. The World Food Programme is the leading humanitarian organization focused on food aid. In 2020, they provided assistance to over 115 million people […]
Speaking of shelter, it is one of the most important aspects of humanitarian aid. It is often needed when helping people displaced by disasters, war, or other conflicts. The UN Refugee Agency is a major distributor of shelters such as tents and plastic sheeting, though their official stance is to avoid camps unless absolutely necessary. […]
Natural disasters are a major cause of death and suffering worldwide. According to the UN report Human Cost of Disasters, there has been a significant increase in the number of recorded disaster events in the last 20 years compared to the two decades prior. Billions of people have been affected, with 2020 including a record-breaking […]
The Nyarkenyi Development Foundation of Alberta (NDFA) proposes the implementation of a scholarship program aimed at supporting talented students from low-income families. This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between financial limitations and educational opportunities, enabling deserving students to pursue their academic aspirations and unlock their potential.