Sowing Hope in Afghanistan
Winter is a tough time for families living in the remote Central Highlands of Afghanistan. Blocked by snow for months on end, these families have to s…

Since 1989, we’ve been helping families in crisis around the world — regardless of gender, race, creed, or nationality — survive and recover with dignity.
people helped last year
country programs
offices in Europe and North America
We employ experts in the fields of health and nutrition; shelter and infrastructure; water, sanitation, and hygiene; and cash assistance to assist families in meeting their basic needs during crises.
Then, we stay to help communities recover from crisis with dignity and safeguard against future disasters.
We work side-by-side with communities to leave a lasting impact and we strive,
wherever possible, to personalize our assistance to the individual needs of the people we serve.
1,046,912
People received help at Medair-supported clinics
572,092
People gained better access to safe drinking water
200,725
People received shelter assistance
"[Medair] respects people and are doing everything they can to help. They always greet people with smiles....We are very grateful they are here. " Firas, Iraq
While a large number of our team members are recruited internationally, three-quarters of our staff are nationally recruited and serving right where they are from.