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– Every morning begins with a new challenge

Without a stable electricity supply, many businesses and jobs in Ukraine are at risk. With support from Norway, many companies are now investing in their own power supply.

Yemen: Severe hunger and malnutrition

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen continues to deteriorate. The UN reports that more than half of the population is facing acute food insecurity.

Stronger protection against mines and explosive ordnance

To protect civilians from landmines and explosive remnants of war, Norway is contributing nearly NOK 1 billion to six organisations.

Disturbing trend for humanitarian workers in Ukraine

– It has become more dangerous to be a humanitarian worker in Ukraine. Last week, two deminers from Norwegian People's Aid were killed. This week, the Ukrainian Red Cross's main warehouse in Kyiv was completely destroyed in a Russian attack, says Norad Director General Gunn Jorid Roset.

Ukraine: Fighting to Protect World Heritage

On Monday, 15 June, the more than 1,000-year-old Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery caught fire after being struck by a Russian missile. Norway stands with Ukraine in protecting and rebuilding World Heritage sites and cultural heritage.

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.

Sudan: Looking to the future amid the crisis

During a highly challenging humanitarian situation, work on long-term measures continues. For many, it is about the possibility of looking ahead, even in the middle of the crisis. The Norwegian Refugee Council is helping to ensure that Hanaa and other women can gain greater control over their own lives.

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.

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.