„Our motivation is to alleviate human suffering.“
(Code of Conduct: The humanitarian imperative comes first)
Welcome to the website of Malteser International - the worldwide relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta for humanitarian aid. The organisation covers around 200 humanitarian projects in about 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas without distinction of religion, race or political persuasion.
Malteser International provides 50,000 Euros for the victims of the severe floodings in Bihar/India
After the breaking of a dam along the Kosi River in Nepal, heavily populated areas in Nepal and Bihar State in India have been flooded endangering thousands of people. „Whole villages have been flooded and people had to climb on trees and buildings to save their lives”, Florian Seeger, Malteser International Coordinator, reports from the disaster region. “297,958 houses have been damaged and a recent report confirms that 75 people lost their lives so far. This figure is expected to climb as the population has been surprised by the flooding and large parts of the people were unable to evacuate themselves”, Seeger says.
The Malteser Coordinator will assess the situation jointly with delegates from an experienced Indian partner organisation. The team will travel from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Putna, the state capital of Bihar and further on to the flooded areas. There, the team will join forces with local NGOs to access needs and decide about best means to help. Relief supplies will be bought in the area and be directly distributed to affected communities that have not been reached yet.
Join our network of relief and donate for the survivors of the floods in India.
Donation Account 120 120 120
Bank für Sozialwirtschaft
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Reference: Floodrelief India
From safe water and sanitation to good health -
water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Asia
The documentary “WASH - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Sri Lanka“ presents the projects of Malteser International in Sri Lanka, where the organisation has been working since January 2005, directly after the tsunami. The WASH-programme focuses on the construction of safe drinking water supplies, the construction and maintenance of sanitation facilities as well as on hygiene education. In the movie, Malteser International shows how even simple methods like rainwater harvesting, sand-filters and washing hands with soap can save many lives. Discover how appropriate techniques and commitment can change the lives of many people.
Please click here to see the movie.
Furthermore, Malteser International is member of the Network for Household Water Treatment and Storage of the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO established the network in order to To contribute to a significant reduction in waterborne disease, especially among vulnerable populations. You can find more information about the network here.
Malteser International in Africa: With the people, for the people
Malteser International is working in six countries in eastern and southern Africa. This new film shows projects in the DR Congo, in Uganda and Kenya. You will get to know the staff and its daily challenges, but also the beneficiaries. Welcome to the world of health agent Mambo Lomo, clinical officer Bernice Lemedeket and many others! Please click here to view the film.
Download here the Annual Report 2007!
