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Access to safe drinking water in Africa: where do things stand in 2026?
In sub-Saharan Africa, only 24% of people have access to safe drinking water. Our 2026 overview: the figures, the divides and the practical solutions.
Drought in Africa: causes, consequences and lasting solutions
Drought in Africa is becoming structural: its causes, its knock-on consequences and the lasting solutions. Why deep boreholes remain the most reliable answer.
Give a well in a loved one's name: the gift that changes lives
Give a well in the name of a loved one, living or departed: a Sadaqa Jariya costing €2,650 in Africa, or €901 after French tax relief, with GPS coordinates and photos.
Sanitation and hygiene: the water, health and education trio
3.4 billion people live without safe sanitation. Why clean water isn't enough without latrines and hygiene, and the real difference they make.
Water and health: how access to clean water reduces childhood illness
Every day, 1,000 children under 5 die because of unsafe water. Here is how a well, latrines and soap break the cycle of childhood illness.
Donating clean water: the humanitarian action with the best cost-to-impact ratio
Why a clean water donation is one of the most effective gifts you can make: €1.80 per person served after French tax relief, and 4 levers pulled at once.
How much does a well cost in Africa? The real price and the impact on the ground
The price of a well in Africa: the 4 factors that change the budget, the 7 stages your gift pays for, and the real cost after French tax relief with LIFE.
The global water crisis: key figures and practical solutions
In 2026, 2.1 billion people still lack safe drinking water. WHO/UNICEF figures, the real causes of the water crisis, and the solutions that work on the ground.
How to choose a trustworthy humanitarian sponsorship organisation
What to look for in a reliable humanitarian sponsorship organisation: financial transparency, a local partner, traceable aid, recognised tax status, and the warning signs to avoid.
Sponsoring a child in Gaza: why it does more than a one-off donation
Regular sponsorship or a one-off donation to help a child in Gaza? Why giving regularly makes all the difference as an orphan rebuilds their life, and when each kind of giving is useful.
Gaza: 58,000 orphaned children, the largest crisis in modern history
More than 58,000 orphaned children in Gaza in 2026: understanding the scale of the crisis, the collapse of foster families and the most effective way to help.
Sponsoring an orphan in Gaza: how it works with LIFE
How to sponsor an orphan in Gaza with LIFE: the cost, the traceable voucher system, our local partner Al-Amal, keeping up with your sponsored child, and tax.
Children in armed conflict: the figures and how we can protect them
According to UNICEF, 473 million children live in conflict zones. Learn about the 6 grave violations recognised by the UN, and how LIFE protects children on the ground.
Climate refugees: who are they and how can we help?
Definition, figures and affected regions: according to UNHCR, 250 million people have been displaced by climate disasters in 10 years. Find out who climate refugees are and how LIFE works in the Sahel, South Asia and the Horn of Africa.
Earthquakes, floods, cyclones: how to give effectively after a disaster
How can you give effectively after an earthquake, flood or cyclone? 4 mistakes to avoid, 5 criteria for choosing a trustworthy NGO, and how LIFE responds in the first few hours.
Internally displaced people vs refugees: understanding the difference and taking action
According to UNHCR, 117.3 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced. Here are the differences between refugees, internally displaced people and asylum seekers, and how LIFE works on the ground.
International humanitarian law: the rules that protect civilians in war zones
The Geneva Conventions, the principles of IHL, war crimes: everything you need to know about the rules that protect civilians in armed conflict, and the role played by NGOs such as LIFE.
Mali: a security and humanitarian crisis – how to help its people
According to OCHA, 5.1 million people in Mali need humanitarian aid in 2026. Discover Mali's neglected crisis, its causes, and how LIFE is responding alongside its local partners.
Day of Arafat 2026: meaning, fasting and the virtues of this blessed day
The Day of Arafat 2026 is expected on 26 May. Discover the virtues of the fast that wipes away two years of sins, the recommended supplications, and why it is the ideal moment to entrust your Qurbani to LIFE before Eid.
Eid al-Adha 2026: how to share your sacrifice with people in need
For millions of families, Eid is the only time in the year they get to eat meat. Find out how LIFE turns your 2026 sacrifice into a vital act of solidarity in Palestine, Sudan and Mali.
DRC: the forgotten crisis affecting millions of displaced people
With 6.47 million internally displaced people in 2026, the DRC is living through one of the world's most serious crises. Why does this conflict remain invisible? Find out how LIFE is working on the ground and how your donation can help people in the east of the country.
Eid al-Adha 2026: date, meaning and how to celebrate
Date, meaning and rites: everything you need to know about Eid al-Adha 2026 (expected on 27 May). Discover the story of the Prophet Ibrahim, how the prayer unfolds and how to entrust your sacrifice to LIFE to help those most in need.
Humanitarian emergencies: how NGOs respond on the ground
What is a humanitarian emergency, and how is international aid organised? Discover the 5 phases of a response, from assessment to reconstruction, and the vital role LIFE plays alongside communities in crisis in 2026.
Qurbani 2026: sacrifice rules, prices and how to give it by proxy
Everything you need to know about Qurbani 2026: the rules of sacrifice, choosing the animal and the timings to observe. Find out how to entrust your Udhiya to LIFE in full accordance with Sharia, and follow your donation with GPS tracking.