Ebola, Nepal, Afghanistan, Myanmar… SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL’s emergency actions in the world in 2015 took place in 20 countries in response to as many different contexts, populations and needs. Review of a year of engagement, of Helping Further, via a selection of the most beautiful pictures of our actions of the year.
Taking action in response to the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone from the end of 2014, our teams continued until the country was declared “Ebola Free” in November 2015. © SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
The Central African crisis affects its neighbours. In Cameroon, thousands of people arrive in the Gado refugee camp; our teams ensure water supply, sanitation and hygiene, food safety and shelter for the refugees. © SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
Refugees from the Central African Republic, where SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also works in an increasingly tense context. © Vincent Tremeau / SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
Displacement camp in Juba, South Sudan. In reaction to the daily violence in a large part of the country, thousands of people end up in camps which are protected by the United Nations. © Vincent Tremeau / SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
Following the earthquake in Nepal, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL’s teams mobilize themselves more than ever to bring support to areas which are hard to access. © Alex Cauvin / SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
End of June, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL responds to Médecins du Monde’s call and opens its first mission in France, for migrants in the Calais Jungle. Latrines and showers will be constructed and food distribution will enable refugees to overcome the inhuman conditions. © SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
In Diré, in the Timbuktu region of Mali, our teams have put in place a debt reduction program for the populations affected by conflict. © Tiécoura N’Daou / SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
Summer 2015, cyclone Komen strikes the Rakhine region in Myanmar. Already extremely vulnerable, populations such as the Rohingyas suffer directly from the damages caused by the cyclone. © Vincent Tremeau / SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, daily violence in North Kivu leads thousands of people on the roads of displacement. The massive influx of people in this area puts considerable pressure on natural resources. © SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
The world days dedicated to health are an opportunity to raise awareness regarding hygiene. During the day dedicated to hand washing here in the Mae La refugee camp on the Burmese border in Thailand, kids are wearing traditional clothes to spread good habits of hygiene. © Khonkheaw Thorsuengtawan / SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
World Toilet Day is also the occasion to fight against open defecation, responsible for many water-related diseases. Here in Lebanon, our teams organized a puppet show for Syrian refugees. © SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
Latest exploratory mission to date, on the migrant trail in Southern Europe. Here in Greece, a little girl dedicates a message to the international community. A cry of distress in outrageous conditions. © SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
After the Afghan refugees fled to Pakistan for over 30 years, today it is the Pakistanis’ turn to seek refuge with their neighbours. Fleeing from the Taliban’s exactions at home, thousands of people have ended up in Gulan Camp for the last year and a half. © Sandra Calligaro / SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
Happy new year with SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL!