Malteser International Americas

Career Opportunity: For its base work in Riohacha, Colombia, with occasional trips to the different municipalities where the project activities are carried out, Malteser International is looking for a MEAL MANAGER – National Position (Colombia). For more information visit https://lnkd.in/dPXeM89r (Job Posting is in Spanish.)

Gender equality isn’t a privilege—it’s a fundamental right. At Malteser International Americas, we believe that everyone should have equal opportunities in every part of life. Here, we’re proud to see two community leaders in #Haiti who are fully committed to this mission. They’ve signed onto a gender equality roadmap and are working hard to ensure that gender and protection issues are integrated at every stage of all projects. #GenderEquality #Empowerment

Every child deserves a chance to grow up healthy and strong. Grateful for the generous support of Malteser International Americas, Jemmyca and Roselaure can bring their child to the Baradères Health Center every Thursday for life-saving treatment against malnutrition. In #Haiti, many children are fighting against the devastating effects of malnutrition, but with your support, we can change that. Click the link in our bio to donate and help us fight child malnutrition today! #ChildNutrition #HumanitarianAid #MalteserinAction

5 tips to improve your mental health: Did you know? In the department of #LaGuajira, we are supporting vulnerable populations in 7 municipalities with psychological first aid through our community therapists and clinical care, completely free, thanks to the support of the U.S. Department of State PRM.

Distributing warm meals to displaced people in #Lebanon “Many people had to flee quickly and have only been able to take the essentials with them. The Lebanese government is talking about the largest number of internally displaced persons in an extremely limited period of time in the country's history. The internally displaced communities currently lack everything – from accommodation to water, food, and hygiene supplies,” reports Lisa Kramer, our country coordinator for Lebanon. In the context of our existing projects with our partner organization Order Of Malta Lebanon, we are expanding our aid for the internally displaced persons in Lebanon: ➡️ distributing warm meals ➡️ expanding medical aid ➡️ procurement of much needed relief supplies LOVE. ACT. DONATE: https://lnkd.in/dtjaQ9y2 Read more in our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/dgPRv497 #MalteserInternational #HumanitarianAid #DonateNow Our running projects are possible thanks to the funding of Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany and Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ).

#Lebanon: Malteser International concerned about security and supply of health facilities According to the UN, the recent attacks in southern and eastern Lebanon, as well as in Beirut, are the deadliest in years. The local Ministry of Public Health reports that around 500 people have lost their lives, over 1,500 have been injured, and more than 100,000 have been internally displaced. Amid this turmoil, the staff at the health facilities of the Order Of Malta Lebanon, our partner organization, are working tirelessly under extreme conditions. A Community Healthcare Center in the south has already been relocated due to nearby bombings, and our two Mobile Medical Units in this area must constantly adjust their routes to avoid attacks. Lisa Kramer, our country coordinator for Lebanon, shares: “The work is becoming increasingly difficult for our partner organization and us, but right now the people in Lebanon need our support. We have seen in other wars that health facilities were not protected from attacks, and we now call for international law to be upheld and for the protection of health facilities to be ensured.” Since 2012, we’ve been working with the Lebanese Order of Malta to provide essential healthcare through 4 Mobile Medical Units and 11 Community Healthcare Centers across the country, while also improving the nutritional situation through the operation of Agro-Humanitarian Centers. 🔗 Read our latest press release for more details: https://lnkd.in/ezUtiU4G We remain committed to supporting those in need during these challenging times. Donate now to help us continue our work in Lebanon: https://lnkd.in/epgYighE 🙏

Additional relief transport reached people in Gaza Last week, another humanitarian aid delivery arrived in northern Gaza, providing much-needed support to people in need in #Gaza. Thanks to the support of Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany and Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V., a total of 40 tons of food kits were delivered for distribution at the new distribution center established by the Latin Patriarchate near the Patriarchate’s compound in northern Gaza. Next to non-perishable items like canned chickpeas and dates, the aid delivery includes fresh fruits and vegetables. For many of the people, this will be the first time in months they have access to fresh vegetables and fruit, vital for their health. This aid, distributed yesterday, will support 1,000 families for the next month, providing much-needed nutrition to those in need. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Order of Malta continue their efforts, with more aid and medical facilities planned in the coming months. Read more in our press release ➡https://bit.ly/3XCyonB LOVE. ACT. DONATE. 🙏 https://bit.ly/3zsF3Zh 🙏 Let’s stand together for people in need in Gaza. #HumanitarianAid #Gaza #LatinPatriarchateOfJerusalem #OrderOfMalta #MalteserInternational

What does mental health mean for your community? This is one of the questions that 14 women in #LaGuajira, #Colombia, have been able to answer after receiving training in mental health and psychosocial support. Thanks to this training, they are prepared to offer basic emotional support to individuals in vulnerable situations, such as personal crises, family conflicts, or experiences of violence.    Each of these women has received a diploma certifying them as popular therapists, trained to: create safe spaces where individuals can express their emotions without being judged, and help people identify and confront difficult situations.    As part of the community, popular therapists have a deep understanding of local needs and realities, allowing them to provide closer and culturally appropriate support.    This achievement is made possible thanks to the support of The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), the humanitarian bureau of the U.S. Department of State, and the training provided by our on-the-ground partner, #PDPC. These women are now role models in their communities. Order of Malta Malteser International

In this #WorldYouthDay, we celebrate the commitment of José and Luz Neila, young Wayuu leaders who are driving change in their communities. Through our #MAPSalud program, which aims to improve access to healthcare in #LaGuajira, they have trained as leaders and community managers. Now, along with 50 other young individuals, they are working towards a healthier future for their communities by identifying challenges and offering solutions.    Thanks to the support of Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and our on-the-ground partner Anashiwaya IPS-I, these young people are making a difference. Order of Malta Malteser International   #MalteserenAcción #YouthDay #EmpoweringCommunities

Indigenous women receive prenatal care from both the ancestral wisdom of midwives, and from Western medicine. This combination of knowledge is possible thanks to our health access program in Indigenous communities, #MAPSalud, which guarantees free care in the native language wayuunaiki and in Spanish for a better understanding of the services. 👉🏻We are reaching 20 hard-to-access communities in #LaGuajira in northern #Colombia thanks to the support of Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the support of our partner Anashiwaya IPS-I. Malteser International Order of Malta 🗓️#WorldIndigenousPeoplesDay 🛖