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First rains on Darfur
I arrive in Nyala after a day in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital and most prosperous city. The contrast is so dramatic that it is hard to believe we are still in the same country. Khartoum, the city where...
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A Place to Call Home
On Sunday, the 20th of June, the World Refugee Day is celebrated across the globe. It is a day of solidarity with those who have been displaced from their homes because of war, persecution or natural...
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Drought
With desertification spreading fast because of climate change, drought is affecting millions of people. This is particularly painful for Africa – because the continent has contributed least to climate...
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Kyrgyzstan: deep fears, high hopes
Erkinoy Tumarova has tears in her eyes when she talks about the violence in her neighbourhood. A gang of armed men in masks spreading bullets and setting houses on fire killed her 5 year old niece and...
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Romania: a friend in need is a friend indeed
This is the first thing I heard in Romania, from Prime Minister Boc. It is a familiar saying – it is in hard times that friendship is put to the test. These days Romania is a friend in need, and it is...
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One of the most dangerous jobs in the world
The picture you see attached is one of the images used for eye-catching banners that are currently exhibited on two main buildings in the heart of the European district in Brussels. They demand the...
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Pakistan: Help makes the difference between hope and despair
In Pakistan I met a young man called Gul-a-Lala, which in Pashtun means “Flower of Paradise”. He is an Afghan refugee who lives in the village of Azakhel, in Nowshera district, which is north of...
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The 1000 day battle against child malnutrition
Science tells us that the first 1000 days of a baby’s life are critical for its future. Good nutrition during these early days makes a huge difference to a child’s mental and physical health. In my...
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Hungary: the colours after disaster
I had long planned a visit to Hungary, to discuss my policy proposal for strengthening our disaster response with the upcoming EU Presidency. Then, the accident in Ajka happened, and response to this...
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Hope and worry on the calendar
As the year draws to a close, a question I often get from journalists is what I expect will be the biggest challenges for 2011. Considering the nature of my work, this is not an easy question, as...
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