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Renewable energy sources are gaining traction among refugee populations in Burkina Faso

Articles, Burkina Faso August 22, 2021

As the effects of climate change and global warming become increasingly obvious, it is greatly recognised that the world’s most vulnerable populations, those who have done the least to cause

Keeping the wheels turning – AIRD Uganda’s approach to fleet management

Articles, Uganda August 10, 2021

Logistics coordinator, Moses Lumbuku, at the AIRD Uganda program explains how fleet management works in the context of humanitarian work. What exactly is fleet management and how does it play

World Humanitarian Day – Celebrating our workshop colleagues in Niger

Articles, Niger August 2, 2021

Above: Route connecting the city of Tahoua to the Intikane site World Humanitarian Day falls on 19 August annually. On this day, we pause to reflect and celebrate those in

A new transit centre opens for Burundian returnees in Gihanga, Burundi

Articles, Burundi, General July 15, 2021

Above: Receiving returnees at the transit centre by AIRD Bujumbura staff To increase the capacity of teams on the ground to welcome and support Burundian returnees from the neighbouring countries

Marking World Refugee Day 2021 colourfully in Burkina Faso

Articles, Burkina Faso, General July 15, 2021

Above: Showcasing beautiful art and craft items for sale at Goudebou camp World Refugee Day 2021 celebrations in Burkina Faso were held at Goudebou camp under the theme “Together we

The Nyabitare transit center in Burundi receives a visit from the US Ambassador and the UNHCR Representative

Articles, Burundi, General July 13, 2021

To encourage the return of Burundian refugees, the US Ambassador, Ms. Melanie Harris Higgins and the UNHCR Representative in Burundi, Mr. Abdul Karim Ghoul, participated in the arrival of a