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Red Cross Volunteers: 20 Hours in the Rubble

The same week that Norway celebrated Constitution Day and our own freedom, Ukraine was hit by new, massive Russian attacks. When drones and missiles strike residential areas, Red Cross volunteers are quickly on the scene to bring people to safety.

Life‑saving assistance in Gaza

More medical equipment is entering Gaza. With Norwegian support, the Red Cross is upgrading the field hospital in Rafah. The need for humanitarian assistance will remain extensive for a long time.

How Norway Will Allocate Humanitarian Funding in 2026

Norway will provide nearly NOK 6 billion in humanitarian assistance in 2026. In addition comes humanitarian support to Ukraine.

They support each other in the fight against corruption

«Why shouldn’t we have our own global network when the criminals have theirs?», said Eva Joly when she launched the international Corruption Hunter Network in 2005 – a network led and supported by Norad.

Historic agreement for women shea workers in Ghana

Hardworking and underpaid women in Ghana are now seeing their labour rights strengthened. The country’s first collective agreement in the shea sector has been signed, with support from Norway.

Ukrainian journalists expose corruption in wartime

Together with independent anti-corruption agencies and civil society, a free and independent press plays a central role in the fight against corruption.

Ukraine: Resilience in the classroom

As the war continues, Ukraine is carrying out a comprehensive education reform to modernise teaching and learning in line with European standards. The World Bank and Norway are key supporters.

How Norad Fights Corruption in Ukraine

Norway maintains a zero-tolerance policy on corruption. In Ukraine, this means uncovering and addressing corruption risks while working closely with partners to ensure that Norwegian support is used as intended.

Gaza: – Hard to comprehend how badly injured the children are

Red Cross doctor Roger Alcock has never seen so many injured people as in Gaza. At the field hospital in Rafah, they save lives and also create moments of joy for the children in the midst of the catastrophe.

Standing Together Against Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon

In the heart of the Amazon, authorities and Indigenous peoples are joining forces in the fight against illegal gold mining.

The Rafto Prize Laureates from Sudan: As Long as We Live, We Believe in Democracy

In war-torn Sudan, local neighbourhood committees known as Emergency Response Rooms (ERR) are making an invaluable contribution to help their fellow citizens with water, food and health care. ERR brings hope when the world is at its darkest. Life is catastrophic for millions of people in Sudan.

Norwegian Aid Provides Education and Hope to Children in Conflict Zones

According to UNESCO’s latest Global Education Monitoring Report, 273 million children worldwide are out of school.

Norwegian aid saves lives in the fight against the world’s deadliest infectious disease

With support from Norway, millions more people are receiving treatment for tuberculosis.