Selected Stories
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A Lost Harvest
History is rooted in the land beneath the ash-covered olive groves and parched fields of Lebanon, where generations have worked, planted and harvested. These fields, once vital to Lebanon’s economy and heritage, now stand as silent witnesses to devastation, disrupted by the scars of war. For many farmers, what will come next is uncertain.
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Between Borders and Homes
In the wake of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova has become a critical hub for thousands of Ukrainian refugees – most of whom are women, children and elderly people.
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Ukraine three years: Sharp increase in basic needs along the frontline
A press release: The share of households reporting need of food and water assistance along the frontline has increased from 44 per cent in September 2024 to 70 per cent at the beginning of 2025, according to new NRC data. During the same period, the share reporting need of medicine has increased from 57 to 69 per cent.
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The Catch of the Day
The black substance that invaded the Lebanese shores.
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Türkiye/Syria earthquake: 6 months on
After six months since a series of devastating earthquakes struck Türkiye and northwest Syria, destruction and heartache were left behind in the lives of thousands.
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Unseen Wounds
On World Mental Health Day, we shed light on the importance of psychological well-being and resilience in the face of adversity. For many Syrian children, the war has robbed them of their childhood.
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Lebanon in Crisis: A traumatised City
The massive explosion in 2020, the unprecedented economic crisis and the coronavirus pandemic have affected everyone in Lebanon. Children especially are struggling with high levels of stress. This affects their wellbeing and capacity to learn.
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Unwanted
Alarming incidents of discrimination and racism in Lebanon threaten the mental health of the country’s vulnerable refugee children.
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Beirut Explosion: One Year On
This day marks one year since a devastating explosion shook the city of Beirut. We caught up with four of the people we met a year ago, right after the blast changed their homes, and their lives, forever. These four people have one thing in common: a total lack of hope for the future.
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Battling Hunger and Rebuilding Lives in Syria
Many are forced to grapple with hunger and malnutrition caused by a series of devastating natural events coupled with the long-lasting effects of the war, which has plunged families into profound hardship.
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Feeding Families During Ramadan
Ramadan, a time of spiritual reflection and charity, has become a time of struggle for many Syrians. People in north Syria are facing an economic crisis and more than half of the population is at risk of hunger.
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A Glimpse into Northwest Syria After the Earthquake's Disaster
More than 41,000 people have died in Syria and Türkiye after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake, considered the most significant natural disaster of this century. While the focus has now shifted from rescue operations to reconstruction, the crisis within crisis is evolving just two weeks into the aftermath of the earthquake.
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A Harsh Reality: Millions in Northern Syria Lack Access to Clean Water
In a world where access to adequate safe water supplies is a human right, Syrian villagers have been trapped in a water crisis for over a decade.
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Women of Resilience from Iraq
Stories of women from Iraq who were able to turn their lives around and run their own businesses.
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Children in Lebanon Battle Barriers to Education
As the new academic year begins, children all over the world are beginning to step back into the classroom, reunite with friends and build new exciting childhood memories at school. However, this is not the case for many children in Lebanon.