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New Norad report: 839 million people live in extreme poverty

According to Norad’s new poverty report, 1 in 10 people in the world have to manage to live on less than NOK 30 per day. Following many years of declining poverty, the trend has virtually come to an end.

Ukraine’s First Lady: Believes in targeted assistance from person to person

Olena Zelenska says that the reconstruction of Ukraine is underway and stresses that rebuilding cannot wait for the war to end. Her foundation carries out targeted aid work for children and young people in the midst of the brutal war, helping them to live as normal lives as possible.

Vaccines Save More Lives Than Ever Before

Norwegian support for vaccines saved 1.7 million lives in 2024.

Norway’s Beach Handball Team Builds Community in Angola

The Norwegian beach handball girls were recently in Angola – not just to play, but to stand alongside young women in the fight for equality, health, and freedom.

Support for the most vulnerable: NOK 2.3 billion in humanitarian aid for 13 crises in 2025

This year, 305 million people require humanitarian aid – a dramatic doubling since 2020 according to the UN. Although the news is dominated by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, there are also other serious, prolonged crises taking place.

Moldova fights back against fake news

From identity politics to false NATO bases - Russian propaganda is flourishing on social media ahead of Moldova’s parliamentary elections on 28 September. Norway supports the fight against disinformation.

Back to School in Ukraine: Lessons in Freedom Amid War

While Norwegian children return to safe and familiar classrooms, many of their Ukrainian peers start the school year in bomb shelters.

Rebuilding what the war tears down

The attacks on Ukraine continue, and over 2.5 million homes have been destroyed since Russia's full-scale invasion. With support from Norway, UNHCR is working continuously to rebuild homes and communities.

Unlocking Digital Opportunities for the Visually Impaired

With Norwegian support, visually impaired people in developing countries are learning to master digital tools – gaining access to a world that was previously closed to them.

Rhino Bond: How innovative finance is saving wildlife

A success story from South Africa shows how private investments are helping to increase the rhino population and strengthen local communities.

– Women are not a problem to be solved, we are actors of change and peace

This spring, leaders, activists and scientists gathered in Oslo to mark the 25th anniversary of UN SC Resolution 1325 – a milestone in the work on the right of women to participate in peace processes. Among them were three defenders of human rights.