A border region strained by a significant influx of refugees, Gambella has been a focal area for CUAMM since 2017. Our work ranges from strengthening the local health system and providing medical care in refugee camps to delivering essential emergency medical aid.
For three years, we have stood alongside the people of Ukraine, supporting vulnerable communities and helping restore a health system deeply affected by the conflict. Thanks to a new project funded by the Italian Cooperation we launch a new phase of work focused on health, protection, and capacity building in the oblasts of Kharkiv and Sumy.
The classroom at the Bossangoa School of Nursing and Midwifery is filled as classes begin for a cohort of thirty students. These men and women—drawn from communities across the district—are the first to seize the opportunity to study in Bossangoa at the new institute built by CUAMM in partnership with the Government of the Central African Republic.
Nearly 22,000 people live in Debre Berhan, North Shewa Zone in Amhara region, Ethiopia. They are internally displaced people (IDPs) located in three camps: China, Woynshet, and Bakelo Camp, and mostly coming from Wollega, Oromia region. Besides camp residents, there are thousands of IDPs hosted in the communities whose living conditions still need crucial attention.
The Tanzania Annual Meeting held in Dodoma gave CUAMM staff the opportunity to connect, reflect, align, and move forward with renewed energy.
"Seventy-five years of community-building in disadvantaged regions of Africa are a value for all of Italy, and you are its extraordinary ambassadors." These words, spoken by President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella at CUAMM’s 2025 Annual Meeting, continue to resonate. They stand as a powerful recognition of the dedication and commitment of all those who work in the field and in Italy, as well as the volunteers and partners who share our mission.
In Luanda, a day dedicated to the Clean Cooking programme and the opening of a photographic exhibition showcasing the flavours and habits of an Angola in transformation.
On World Prematurity Day, Bakara’s story reminds us of the vital importance of timely, high-quality care to ensure every newborn has the chance to grow and thrive.
CUAMM is working hand in hand with national and Italian universities in Sierra Leone to expand training opportunities and strengthen local capacities in the health sector.