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One year after the Turkish-Syrian earthquake: living amidst devastation and discrimination
On February 6 2023, the southern regions of Türkiye and adjacent areas in northwestern Syria were struck by two earthquakes measuring 7.8 and 7.6 magnitudes. In Türkiye alone, over 50,000 people lost their lives, and more than 100,000 buildings and homes were reduced to rubble, displacing numerous families. Sleeping at home was not an option…
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One Year After the Earthquakes: the Situation of Syrian Refugees in Türkiye
This policy brief by 11.11.11 and Upinion presents the results of two online conversations conducted with Syrian refugees in Türkiye, in October 2023 and January 2024. It aims to highlights key concerns and needs that Syrians in Türkiye are dealing with, one year after the devastating earthquakes that struck Southern Türkiye and Northern Syria on…
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Highlight in CHS Alliance’s Newsletter: Cordaid and Upinion’s collaborative work in Yemen
📣 We are excited to highlight our collaboration with Cordaid in the latest CHS Alliance Newsletter! Through Upinion‘s digital engagement platform, we have empowered Yemeni communities to co-design their mental health application from the very beginning of development. By placing individuals’ needs and preferences at the core of the design process, we foster meaningful participation, communication, and subsequently enhance accessibility…
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Celebrating a milestone in the co-creation of a Mental Health Application for Yemen!
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the pilot phase for our Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Web App! Over the past few months, our dedicated team at Upinion, in collaboration with Cordaid, Dutch Relief Alliance, and Family Counseling & Development Foundation, has been working tirelessly to turn this vision into reality.…
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Live engagement in the recent CDAC Network
🗣️”You presented our problems, and I respect your platform very much. Personally, I consider it the only way to make my voice heard. The only thing is that often there is no response after such an event.” – Upinion Community Member from Lebanon These sentiments are shared by our community members from Lebanon and Yemen…
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CDAC’s Public Forum 2023
Join us online or in-person, together with our communities from Yemen and Lebanon, during CDAC Network’s Public Forum on Wednesday 15 November. More information below. #CommIsAid #CDAC2023 #ParticipationRevolution #Upinion
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Israel-Palestine conflict 2023: Community perspectives
“I fear war and displacement, once again.” – Syrian individual in Lebanon In the midst of the Israel-Palestine conflict that has unfolded over the past two weeks, Upinion reached out to its online community in Lebanon to understand their feelings of safety, preparedness, and the precautions they’ve taken. Over 800 voices have shared their insights,…
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Status of communication and information in Gaza
In the midst of a frightful humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the dire need for immediate assistance cannot be overstated. The region is reeling from a scarcity of essentials, with over 1.1 million people in motion, their lives hanging in the balance. Water, food, fuel, and even basic medical supplies are alarmingly scarce. Yet,…
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Global Refugee Forum 2023: Meaningful participation of refugees?
Susan Fratzke and Hannes Einsporn‘s article underscores the significance of refugee participation in policy decisions, especially during the 2023 Global Refugee Forum (GRF): “The lack of participation of refugees and their organisations in how policies are made and programs are designed and delivered is an important barrier to more effective, efficient, and legitimate solutions”. At Upinion, we’re committed…
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CID Conference Wellington 2023
🌟 Feeling inspired after Upinion’s first Council for International Development (CID) Conference experience in Wellington 🌟 The discussions on innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity were particularly thought-provoking. It’s clear that these are not just buzzwords but cornerstones of real, meaningful progress. As Upinion, we are dedicated to playing our part in these vital areas. Read more in CID’s…