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An unprecedented disaster looms in East Africa’s fragile countries
Finn Church Aid (FCA) has granted 100,000 euros to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in South Sudan, Somalia and Uganda, in addition to 50,000 euros previously allocated to Kenya. Vulnerable communities across the world are bracing for the impact of a potential spread of the coronavirus. An essential part of slowing down the pandemic […]
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Finn Church Aid grants 50,000 euros to humanitarian assistance in Kenya to prevent coronavirus from spreading in one of the largest refugee camps
In the Kalobeyei refugee settlement of nearly 200,000 residents, Finn Church Aid (FCA) increases awareness on the coronavirus and on preventing the infection. “In the densely populated refugee settlements, diseases can spread faster than anywhere else. Now we need to act fast and start preventive actions before the virus reaches these areas,” says FCA’s Head […]
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Urgent need to stop the coronavirus from spreading in refugee camps – FCA introduces measures in several countries
Finn Church Aid (FCA) prepares to deliver hygiene products and awareness campaigns to prevent the coronavirus from spreading within refugee camps and settlements.
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Kitchen kits, food and blankets – FCA supports displaced people in northeast Syria emergency situation to survive the winter conditions
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is working together with its local Syrian church based partner in Damascus to provide the displaced people in city of Hassakeh food packages, water and winterization items during the next two months. FCA granted 100 000 euros from its relief fund in October to support humanitarian operations in northeast Syria. Together […]
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Civilians at risk in northeast Syria – FCA supports relief operations with 100 000 euros
Finn Church Aid (FCA) has granted 100 000 euros from its relief fund to support humanitarian operations in northeast Syria. An estimated 200 000 people have left their homes due to hostilities after the Turkish military operation started in northeast Syria on 9th October. According to UN OCHA, around 1,650,000 people are now in need […]
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An emoji for forgiving? Campaign launched in Finland is crowdsourcing ideas
Forgiving increases peace, and there’s no better time to focus on the theme than on the International Day of Peace. None of the current emojis says ”I forgive you”. FCA Network for Peacemakers is one of the partner organizations in the Forgivemoji campaign, launched in Finland this autumn, crowdsourcing ideas for an emoji to be […]
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FCA opens field office in Yei – humanitarian needs grow as refugees return to South Sudan’s former breadbasket
Yei was South Sudan’s second biggest town before the civil war forced people out of the country in 2016. Three years later, conditions in Uganda’s refugee settlements and a hope of peace push people to return.
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Somalia: Towards better public service delivery with the support of FCA and the EU
Promising progress has been made to improve public service delivery in Jowhar, Somalia. A new initiative will contribute to strengthening of stability in the country through decentralized service delivery and improved accountability in decision-making.
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FCA Investments commits 4 million euros to Yield Fund Uganda
Finn Church Aid founded the company FCA Investments Ltd to boost job creation in developing and fragile countries. Its second investment targets the agriculture sector in Uganda.
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Uganda: More support needed to fight environmental degradation around refugee settlements
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, 16 non-governmental organisations call for urgent action to prevent and mitigate the impact of environmental degradation around refugee settlements in Uganda. Uganda currently hosts more than 1.25 million refugees, most of whom rely on natural resources in and around refugee settlements for domestic fuel, construction and livelihoods. According […]