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Johanniter International Assistance is active in 16 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, providing humanitarian aid to victims of natural disasters, conflicts and violence. Johanniter’s long history can be traced back to 1099, when Christian knights formed a brotherhood to care for poor and ill pilgrims in Jerusalem. John the Baptist became the patron saint, lending his name to the order. Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe as part of the german Johanniter order was founded in 1952. Johanniter International Assistance is part of Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe.

13/10/2026

🌊 When the flood arrives, it’s too late to make a plan.

Today is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. 🇰🇭 In Cambodia, droughts and floods hit entire villages again and again. Until recently, hardly anyone knew what to do in an emergency.

Together with our partner DPA, we have prepared the people in 40 villages. 🤝 Here is how:
✅ Setting up groups responsible for civil protection
✅ Developing disaster plans
✅ Holding emergency trainings 🚑

The results:
👥 18,238 people are now familiar with their village’s emergency plans.
🏡 83 per cent of families feel well prepared.

Preparation gives you confidence when it really matters.

10/10/2026

💛🇰🇭 Mental health is still one of the most overlooked crises in global health. And Cambodia is a striking example. Many people here suffer from mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders or trauma. But the capacity for therapy is extremely limited.

Together with our partner EMDR Cambodia we have ensured that people in 21 local authorities receive psychosocial support. 🤝

Here's what we achieved:

✔️ About 3,000 people have received counselling or therapy to cope with trauma.
✔️ 96 % of participants report better sleep, fewer worries and improved emotional regulation

These measures ensure a long-lasting effect:

✔️ 1,000 clinic staff trained in counselling methods. After that they reported a 94% increase in mental health knowledge.
✔️ National Mental Health Response Team with 600 members reactivated and trained to provide first aid following traumatic experiences.

✔️ Preventive measures implemented in all 21 local authorities.

Together for a healthy life in Cambodia.

09/10/2026

++Voices from Gaza: 3 Years Since the War Began++

Three years ago, the war in Gaza began. Today, despite a ceasefire since October 2025, daily life is still shaped by displacement, loss and uncertainty. Many families live in tents and depend on medical care, and winter is approaching. ❄️

Ahmed Al-Sultan, 70, from Beit Lahia, has been displaced ten times. He now lives in a tent near the Yellow Line. Last winter, it collapsed on him and his family. "I want a decent tent. I want somewhere safe where I can live without being afraid of the winter," he says. At the elderly care clinic of our partner Juzoor, he receives medical care, medication and physiotherapy close to where he lives. 🩺

💬 Dr. Yahia Abed, director of Juzoor in Gaza, describes the situation: "Every day, we are seeing how much harder life is becoming for people. Families are still living in extremely difficult conditions, surrounded by destruction and damaged buildings, with winter now approaching. We continue to reach communities wherever we can and provide the health and social services they need, but the situation is becoming more challenging with every passing day. Our greatest concern now is for those who will face another winter without a safe and adequate place to live."

🏥 UK-Med's medical teams are also worried about the coming winter: "The concern is that the conditions people are facing will deepen existing health problems and make it even harder for people to get the care they need."

🤝 Together with our partners JUZOOR for Health & Social Development , -Med and St John Eye Hospital, we are working to ensure access to health care for people in Gaza. Now, as the cold season nears, this support is more important than ever.

07/10/2026

🇰🇪🇩🇪 We were part of the celebration at the German Embassy in Kenya to mark German Unity Day!

Cephas Munjeri, Johanniter Regional Director for Africa, and Jacinta Hurst, Johanniter Country Director for Kenya, had the pleasure to celebrate with the Ambassador of the German Republic the German Day of Unity reminding everybody of the great history of the United people of Germany.

For our colleagues it was also the opportunity to learn about the 122 German companies registered and operating in Kenya.
🗨️Jacinta Hurst comments: "There is an opportunity for the German INGO sector to come together in an open day, bringing together private companies of German origin to discuss how we can work together."

We’d like to say thank you for this fantastic event and for letting us be part of it German Embassy Nairobi. 🎉

ℹ️Johanniter has been working in Kenya for 15 years to support people in need. For example, we help them to practise sustainable and climate-resilient farming, to develop new sources of income, and to secure a water supply for livestock, agriculture and domestic use.

Malteser International

02/10/2026

🇻🇪Today marks 100 days since the severe earthquake that hit northern Venezuela on 24 June.
We have been working in the area since the days immediately following the disaster. Initially, we sent a team of 27 emergency medical professionals to treat people in a mobile clinic.

We continue to do this for the people who have lost everything and have had to endure life in emergency accommodation since the disaster, without knowing when their situation will change:
In collaboration with AVESA Ong and Grupo Social CESAP we are providing for a total of 3,500 people:

🚰clean drinking water,
🧼hand-washing stations and hygiene kits
👩‍⚕️medical advice
🛟psychosocial support.

Women and children in particular need protection right now, as living in such close quarters in the camps carries a risk of violence and abuse.
This is why we are:

👧creating child-friendly spaces where girls and boys can play safely,
💡installing lighting to enhance safety and
👩offering women confidential support centres, counselling and healthcare.

Even after 100 days, those affected still need support. We remain active on the ground to help them.

24/09/2026

🚨 Even three months after the severe earthquake in , many people are still homeless and living in emergency accommodation.
We are working to support them, together with our partner organisations AVESA Ong and Grupo Social CESAP . 🤝 We offer protection, counselling and medical assistance, particularly to women, children and young people 🛡️ – because they are the most vulnerable in emergency situations.

Here is what we have achieved with AVESA during the last three months:
✅567 people have received medical care and advice on sexual and reproductive health
✅We provided hygiene kits to 940 families
✅240 malnourished children, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women, are being treated with therapeutic supplementary food
✅Through CESAP, for example, we ensure a supply of clean drinking water and provide access to sanitation facilities.

23/09/2026

When healthcare comes to you. ❤️
In Lebanon, our mobile clinic brings medical care directly to communities where access to healthcare is limited. Together with our local partner, the team provides medical consultations and essential healthcare services – for children, parents and older people alike.
The mobile clinic is part of our wider project in Lebanon and Syria, where we work with seven local partner organisations to address interconnected needs: healthcare, nutrition, food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
In Lebanon, years of economic crisis and recent escalations have placed additional pressure on communities and essential services, making these needs particularly urgent. Our local partnerships help strengthen existing structures and bring support closer to the people who need it most.
Syrian American Medical Society- SAMS

16/09/2026

🚑 New Emergency Unit Saves Lives at the Thailand-Myanmar Border
For over three years, we have been working alongside our partner organisation, the Mae Tao Clinic, to provide medical care for displaced and vulnerable people in the Thailand-Myanmar border region. In areas where armed conflict and natural disasters have pushed people deeper into crisis, access to fast emergency care was limited.

💪 Our achievements: On 2 July 2026, we opened a new Emergency Care Unit with Mae Tao Clinic, complete with triage, treatment areas and trained staff. We have also trained healthcare workers in emergency medicine and obstetric care so that they can continue to provide knowledge and care long after the project ends.

What we achieved together:
💠3,100 patients triaged and 1,300 treated in the new 400 m² Emergency Care Unit
💠159 medical staff trained in obstetrics, learning procedures such as caesarean sections, blood 💠transfusions, neonatal resuscitation and vacuum-assisted deliveries
💠57 midwives trained, all of whom passed their final examination
💠358,000 consultations carried out over the entire project period
💠5,400 births attended

This demonstrates that humanitarian aid works and creates lasting structures that save lives. 💙
The project was made possible thanks to funding from the Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung.

14/09/2026

🌍 Right now, an estimated 304 million people are on the move worldwide as international migrants. Many of them face dangerous journeys, unfamiliar health systems, and barriers to even the most basic emergency care. Simple first aid skills, and safe, trusted places to access them, can mean the difference between life and death for people who have already lost so much. ❤️‍🩹

We have been supporting first-aid training through projects in countries such as Kenya, Cambodia, Syria and Lebanon. 👉At the moment, we are ensuring that 2,600 medical professionals and civilians in Ukraine freshen up or learn what to do in an emergency. ⏱️These courses teach participants how to work together effectively in situations where every second counts and lives are at stake.

10/09/2026

What does access to hepatitis C care look like in practice? As part of a monitoring visit for the “FreeC – Freedom from Violence and Hepatitis C” project, representatives of our Country Office visited the 100% Life Medical Center in Kyiv. The teams discussed progress in expanding women’s access to hepatitis C prevention, diagnosis and treatment — as well as service quality and accessibility.
At 100% Life medical centres, the full care pathway is available in one place:
🧪 Rapid testing: an HCV antibody test with results in around 15 minutes.
🔬 Diagnosis: if the result is positive, a PCR test confirms whether the virus is present.
💊 Treatment: modern, pan-genotypic medicines effective against all hepatitis C genotypes.
🤝 Support: including initial psychological support for women at the medical centres.
Hepatitis C can remain silent for years. Early testing and diagnosis can therefore make a crucial difference.
An important update from Kyiv:
The 100% LIFE Medical Center was damaged during a missile attack. In-person visits are temporarily suspended, but doctors and social workers continue to support patients online.
Humanitarian facilities are not a target. Care continues.
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