How I Became A Humanitarian Aid Worker

Pete H. is Medair’s Programme Funding & Communication Manager in DR Congo. He answers some frequently-asked-questions about his journey to becom…

Treating Patients Has Never Been Enough: The Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Climbs to Over 2,000 Cases

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has now recorded over 2,000 confirmed and probable cases. Despite the commitment and tenacity of Medair and other respo…

Removing barriers to health care

5 surprising things about life as a relief worker

Relief work is full of surprises. The mix of cultural backgrounds, living environments, and types of work means unexpected challenges and joys are jus…

Have You Heard About What’s Happening in Kasaï?

A deadly crisis is raging in DR Congo’s Kasaï region, yet few people have even heard about it.

DR Congo: Finding New Ways to Save Lives

In the rainforests of Beni Territory, families face life-threatening challenges—conflict, forced displacement, and outbreaks of disease.

A harrowing escape births a wonderful surprise

Big Surprise in Congo Yasika