Malteser International | Health and Dignity for People in Need

Because money can't buy health and dignity but it can bring relief to people in need.

Emergency relief in Gaza

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic. Together with the Order of Malta, we provide urgently needed emergency aid.

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Our Annual Report 2023

In 2023 alone we provided aid through 145 projects in 37 countries worldwide. Read more in our new annual report.

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News

11.12.2024

Syria: "Psychological support is important right now"

Cologne/Gaziantep. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has made the extent of the humanitarian emergency situation clearly visible throughout the country, particularly in the health sector. “Several of the 18 healthcare facilities we are supporting are currently completely overcrowded. In addition to therapeutic and clinical care, people are in special need of psychological support,” says Lena Schellhammer, Country Officer for Syria at Malteser International.

Priceless - About objects of immeasurable value

What object is priceless to you? This is what we asked some of the people we were able to support this year: people who have to build a new life with unimaginable strength under the most difficult conditions. The objects they told us about play a central role in their everyday lives. And behind each one is a unique story full of hope and precious memories. This Christmas season, we share these inspiring stories with you and give you the chance to gift a piece of priceless hope with your donation.

18.11.2024

Ukraine: Malteser International supports more than 80,000 people at the onset of winter

Cologne/Lviv. The third winter of war in Ukraine threatens to be particularly harsh for the population. Temperatures have already dropped significantly. After almost three years of war, many houses no longer have functioning heating systems and windows have been destroyed. The power grid is under heavy attack. “Attacks on Ukraine have increased distinctly in recent days. It is important now, at the beginning of winter, to support people while temperatures continue to fall."

04.11.2024

German Development Minister Schulze in Beirut

Beirut. On November 4, 2024, German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze visited several Malteser International projects in Beirut. She met with families in a shelter who had been displaced due to the ongoing conflict. In the former school in Zouq Mkayel, which is currently being used as an emergency shelter, Malteser International is providing people with medical care and hot meals through its local partner, the Lebanese Order of Malta. During her visit, Minister Schulze also observed a Mobile Medical Unit, which brings care directly to people in need.

18.10.2024

Lebanon: Malteser International expands medical care for the people

Cologne/Beirut. With the support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Malteser International is further expanding medical care for people affected by the attacks in Lebanon. In addition to the eleven health centers, the Order of Malta Lebanon staff are now also providing medical care directly in the emergency shelters.