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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.

– A good journalist is an alive journalist

In Ukraine, journalists risk their lives to cover the war. With support from Norway, independent media outlets continue to provide people with access to vital information, hope and resilience.

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.

– Norwegian aid more important than ever, says Gunn Jorid Roset

She is the new Director General of Norad. Roset brings extensive experience in development and aid.

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.

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.

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.

Afghanistan: Crisis upon crisis

– The earthquakes in Afghanistan is a crisis upon a crisis, with a critical displacement situation ongoing in a country where 22 million people already are in need, says Erik Abild, Director for Humanitarian Assistance and Comprehensive Response at Norad.

Young Voices in a World in Crisis: – We must create a place where children can play and learn

In 2024, the world saw a record number of armed conflicts – the highest in over 70 years. Children are hit the hardest. Norad supports initiatives that provide children with safety, education, and a voice.