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Speaking Up for Vulnerable Populations at Cartagena+40
Colombia, Latin America & the Caribbean July 10, 2024

Speaking Up for Vulnerable Populations at Cartagena+40

Photo by RET. Article by Paula Andrea Uribe, Regional Technical Manager for RET in Latin America and the Caribbean RET and Action Against Hunger join forces to represent the Coalition of
climate changedisaster risk managementstrategic alliancetriple nexus
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Tracking Hurricane Beryl in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America & the Caribbean July 4, 2024

Tracking Hurricane Beryl in Latin America and the Caribbean

Press release from RET HQ MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Hurricane Beryl is currently making its way through the Caribbean, becoming the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic with winds
disaster managementdisaster risk reductionhurricanesearch and rescue
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Catch Up with RET (July 2024)
RET News July 1, 2024

Catch Up with RET (July 2024)

Photo by RET. Welcome to Catch Up with RET, the official newsletter of RET. Keep reading to learn more about our work and how we’re making a difference promoting education for
catch up with RETnewsnewsletterupdates
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How We’re Helping Women Unlock Opportunities in Lebanon
Lebanon June 24, 2024

How We’re Helping Women Unlock Opportunities in Lebanon

Here we profile three women who showcase how we’re providing training, support, and opportunities for them and their communities to become more resilient, financially independent, and overcome challenges.
agricultureeconomic empowermentEntrepreneurshipincome generationSmall business
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I Am Respected in My Community: Muhindo’s Story
DRC June 14, 2024

I Am Respected in My Community: Muhindo’s Story

Mapenzi Muhindo is a demobilized youth living in Bukombo village in the Masisi territory or North Kivu province. RET Germany spoke to him about his experience with this BMZ-funded project.
agriculturedemobilized youthDRCfood security and nutritionPeacereintegrationsocial cohesion
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Recreational Workshops in Türkiye Pave a Brighter and More Inclusive Future 
Türkiye June 6, 2024

Recreational Workshops in Türkiye Pave a Brighter and More Inclusive Future 

One of our ongoing projects in Türkiye has aimed to increase resilience and foster social cohesion within vulnerable refugee and host community members in Kayseri, Aksaray, Çorum, and Samsun.
collaborationhost communitylivelihoodsrefugeessocial cohesionunderserved communities
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Catch Up with RET (June 2024)
RET News June 3, 2024

Catch Up with RET (June 2024)

In this issue, the story behind our cover photo from Niger, a video profile of our work in Mali, and more stories from Panama, Türkiye, and Burundi.
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A Determined and Ambitious Girl: Fatouma’s Story
Niger May 31, 2024

A Determined and Ambitious Girl: Fatouma’s Story

Fatouma Aboubacar (11) lives with her parents in the village of Bokki, about 100 km south of Niger’s capital Niamey, along Burkino Faso’s northern border.
economic empowermentEducationeducation for allgirls' access to education
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Panama’s Ministry of Women Recognizes RET as a Strategic Ally [EN/ES]
Panama May 28, 2024

Panama’s Ministry of Women Recognizes RET as a Strategic Ally [EN/ES]

RET is deeply honored and excited to receive recognition as a Strategic Ally by such a prestigious institution.
empowermentequal opportunitiesPanamaProfessional developmentrespectwomen's rights
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Creating Opportunities: RET’s Commitment to Youth [EN/ES]
RET News May 24, 2024

Creating Opportunities: RET’s Commitment to Youth [EN/ES]

RET has maintained a commitment to young people by working actively since our founding in 2000 to overcome the crises they face and enhance their development.
agents of changecommitment to youthmeaningful changeyoung peopleYouth
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How Art is Bringing Together Communities in Türkiye
Türkiye May 20, 2024

How Art is Bringing Together Communities in Türkiye

On May 19, 2024, on the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, RET collaborated with the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture at Hitit University to unite youth
artistic expressionÇorumcollaborationcommemoration of Atatürkfostering dialoguemy life community centeryouth and sports day
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Technology for Good: How Indigenous Youth are Harnessing Traditional Ecological Knowledge for Disaster Resilience
Panama May 16, 2024

Technology for Good: How Indigenous Youth are Harnessing Traditional Ecological Knowledge for Disaster Resilience

Youth in Panama are working to generate greater awareness about traditional ecological knowledge and spreading its message online.
Community engagementdisaster risk reductionindigenous communitiesPanamaResilience
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Muhammed’s Journey of Overcoming the Language Barrier 
Türkiye April 17, 2024

Muhammed’s Journey of Overcoming the Language Barrier 

When refugees arrive in a new country, language is often a major barrier to connecting with their host communities.
Educationempowering refugeesLanguage coursessocial cohesionturkish language
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Mobile Sessions Promote Communication and Healthy Lifestyles in Aksaray
Türkiye April 9, 2024

Mobile Sessions Promote Communication and Healthy Lifestyles in Aksaray

RET has been providing awareness-raising sessions on social cohesion, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, communication, etc. targeting the refugee and host community members.
Fostering resiliencegender based violencehost communitiesrefugee communitiessocial cohesion
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RET Celebrates Mexico’s Lifesavers for Historic USAR Milestone
Mexico April 3, 2024

RET Celebrates Mexico’s Lifesavers for Historic USAR Milestone

In Cancún, we celebrated the certification of Mexico's first all-volunteer Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) group, the Cancún International Rescue Brigade (BRIC).
collaborationdisaster risk reductionemergency responsesearch and rescue
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RET and the University of Belize Collaborate on Anti-Human Trafficking Course
Belize March 27, 2024

RET and the University of Belize Collaborate on Anti-Human Trafficking Course

The groundbreaking collaboration between RET and the University of Belize promises to create a powerful force against human trafficking in Belize.
collaborationEducationempowermenthuman trafficking
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Project Overview: Increasing Resilience in Underserved Communities in Türkiye
Türkiye March 22, 2024

Project Overview: Increasing Resilience in Underserved Communities in Türkiye

In the last decade, over four million refugees have entered Türkiye, making it the country with the largest refugee population in the world.
Community engagementEducationLanguage coursesResilience
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RET Celebrates the Launch of the Sendai Gender Action Plan (GAP)
Latin America & the Caribbean March 16, 2024

RET Celebrates the Launch of the Sendai Gender Action Plan (GAP)

The RET team was honored to take part in consultations and actively participate in the feedback process for the creation of the Gender Action Plan to Support Implementation of the
disaster risk reductiongender equalitygender perspectivesvulnerable populations
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Protecting the Value of All [EN/ES]
Venezuela March 15, 2024

Protecting the Value of All [EN/ES]

The ongoing and complex humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has lead to an increase in gender-based violence (GBV).
#16daysEducationempowermentgender based violenceProtectionresilence
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Niger Celebrates International Women’s Day [EN/FR]
Niger March 13, 2024

Niger Celebrates International Women’s Day [EN/FR]

A look at how RET in Niger joined the world to celebrate International Women's Rights Day (March 8) through a series of activities organized in some of its areas of
awareness raisingCommunity engagementgender equalitywomen's daywomen's rights
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