The roads to the remote villages around Peza are bumpy—pack animals provide a solution
As Dorina visits the remote villages around Peza together with a team of volunteers, the roads lead deeper and deeper into the Albanian countryside. “With every bumpy road, it becomes clear what challenges the people here face every day,” the doctor recalls. For many families, access to schools, medical care, or basic necessities of daily life is anything but a given.
When everyday life is marked by loss and uncertainty
During their visits, the team meets children who have lost a parent, elderly people living alone, and families struggling with serious illnesses or extreme poverty.
Some still live in simple shipping containers that were provided as temporary housing after the 2019 earthquake.
“It’s hard to imagine how children are supposed to learn there.”
It's not just clothing or hygiene items—it's also the personal interactions that give people hope
Practical Help Builds Closeness
Together with a local partner, humedica distributes clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, and medical aid. The aid reaches children, older adults, single parents, and families in remote rural areas.
With every package, the team conveys a simple message: “You are not alone.”
The aid addresses the basic needs that are lacking in everyday life. At the same time, it shows people that their situation is recognized and that they have not been forgotten.
The children's hope remains
Dorina is particularly moved by the children’s hope. Despite their difficult living conditions, they talk about their dreams and their desire to learn. Their joy at receiving a school backpack or new clothes shows just how much even small acts of kindness can make a difference.
The joy of receiving new clothes is immense and shows just how much even small acts of kindness can make a difference
“We came to help,” Dorina says, looking back. “But we received so much in return: kindness, hugs, and a reminder of just how strong human solidarity can be.”
The encounters in Peza show that aid is more than just the delivery of relief supplies. It fosters closeness, upholds dignity, and gives people new confidence for the road ahead.
Giving People in Albania Hope Now
With your support, families in Albania’s remote villages receive school supplies, clothing, hygiene items, and urgently needed medical supplies. Your donation helps provide practical support to people on the ground and shows them: You are not alone.