Humanitarian Crisis – Saving Moses

How Does Conflict Affect Babies?

Newborn twins swaddled in white fabric, crying on a table covered with medical documents, reflecting the challenges faced by infants in conflict zones.

How Does Conflict Affect Newborn Babies? Updated by: Writer, Jenny Holland In modern-day conflicts, civilians are increasingly exposed to war. In an estimation, since 2011, one in four people in the world live in a conflict zone. Often in these conflicts, civilian locations are bombed, including healthcare facilities. War indirectly affects civilians by creating high-stress […]

Stories of Impact- Facing Malnutrition

Children facing malnutrition and health challenges, featuring a girl in a rural setting, a baby with a caregiver, a boy holding a photo, and a newborn in medical care, with "Stories of Impact" title overlay for Saving Moses.

Belito’s story, like the story of the boy and the starfish, reminds me that we are making a difference and that saving even just one life is incredibly significant.

Afghanistan: One Year Under the Taliban

Young Afghan child in a light-colored garment, partially covered by a blue burqa, amidst a backdrop of blue fabric, reflecting the challenges faced by infants in Afghanistan's conflict zones.

One year after the Taliban took over the government, the outlook for Afghanistan is one of desperation, particularly for women and children.

Pain, Strength, and Hope

Mother holding a baby in a casual setting, highlighting themes of child welfare and maternal care related to malnutrition and child development.

After asking the question, “What concerns you about going home?” the answer of a 26-year-old mom named Maria stopped me in my tracks. “I’m worried I will go home without my baby,” she said.

Infant Mortality in Afghanistan

Man sitting on a striped mat with three young children in a dusty environment, highlighting the challenges faced by families in Afghanistan amidst ongoing conflict and high infant mortality rates.

Infant Mortality in Afghanistan: A Story Changed By: Jamie Malewska, Marketing Coordinator Imagine for a moment that you are pregnant. Your local hospital recently shut down but even if it were open, you could not afford to go there. Many women and babies in your village have died in childbirth. You do not know if […]

Humanizing

Children sitting in a makeshift shelter, reflecting the impact of humanitarian crises, related to themes of genocide and shared humanity in the Saving Moses blog.

This blog explores what leads to mass violence against a people group and how we should view all of humanity- a central value of the Saving Moses team.

Life and hope

Child sitting on an adult's lap, looking concerned, holding a smartphone, in a setting reflecting themes of pain and hope related to hunger and humanitarian aid.

Executive Director, Heidi Cortez, reflects back on her first trip to Angola where she witnessed both death and hope.

Our Response to COVID-19 in India

Women and child holding food supplies in front of banner for Intensive Care Unit 2021, providing nutritional food and medical support during COVID-19 crisis.

While new cases being reported daily have dropped from their terrifying peak in May, this crisis continues to have significant impacts on much of the country’s most vulnerable populations.

Our Executive Director’s Journey Towards Global Humanitarian Aid

Woman playing with a young girl surrounded by colorful toys in a nurturing environment, highlighting child welfare and humanitarian aid efforts.

Serving in this position humbles me. My humanitarian aid role has taken me around the world, where I have had amazing and sometimes harrowing experiences.

Why Should I Care About Babies Across the World?

Healthcare worker feeding malnourished infant in a humanitarian aid setting, emphasizing maternal and infant health challenges in crisis situations.

In global humanitarian work, there is a question we are often asked- Why should I care about what happens to babies and toddlers I will never meet that live in a country I will never visit? Or why should I help babies and toddlers in other countries when there is a need here in the US?

Category: Humanitarian Crisis