Jacky Habib

Regional Multimedia Reporter & Editor

Jacky Habib is a freelance journalist reporting on humanitarian issues, social justice, and impact. As CARE’s Regional Multimedia Reporter and Editor based in Nairobi, Kenya, she shares stories from across East, Central, and Southern Africa. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram and read more of her work on her website.

Locust Swarms of ‘Biblical Proportions’ Put Millions at Risk of Starvation

Billions of locusts are swarming fragile regions around the world, destroying crops and threatening critical food supplies for millions of people.

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Meet Rehema: A Congolese Refugee, Survivor, and Women’s Advocate

Rehema lives in Uganda and draws on her personal experiences to support refugee survivors of sexual and gender-based violence

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A Look at How Refugees Around the World Are Living During COVID-19

From Venezuelan migrants in Ecuador to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, this photo essay gives a glimpse into how displaced people are coping amid a pandemic.

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How the Coronavirus is Impacting Women, Girls and Refugees in Uganda

A Q&A with CARE Uganda Country Director Apollo Gabazira on coronavirus lockdowns, restrictions, and the challenges the pandemic poses to the country’s most vulnerable.

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How the World’s Largest Refugee Camp is Coping during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Jamanida, a mother and Rohingya refugee, fled violence to seek refuge in the world’s biggest refugee camp. Now, living in an overcrowded and under-resourced camp, she’s doing her best to take precautions against contracting COVID-19.

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From Crisis to Crisis: Why Some Venezuelan Refugees are Heading Home

After fleeing Venezuela’s humanitarian catastrophe and seeking refuge in Ecuador, Roselin plans to return to Venezuela as coronavirus ravages the region.

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How Ghanaians are Counteracting Myths about COVID-19

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, a network of volunteers has emerged in Ghana to translate health messages into local languages so residents can access accurate information.

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Kenyan Refugee Camps Prepare for Coronavirus

As coronavirus cases rise in Kenya, officials take precautionary measures to prevent the virus from spreading to the country’s refugee camps.

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How Women are Tackling Maternal Mortality in the Country with the Highest Rates In the World

Women in Sierra Leone face major risks when giving birth. Family planning, community nurses, emergency vehicles, and more, are all part of the solutions that aim to tackle this problem.

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How Refugee Children in Kenya are Continuing to Learn During the Coronavirus Lockdown

Amidst school closures and a partial lock down in Kenya due to the coronavirus, teachers are broadcasting their lessons on the radio in Dadaab refugee camp.

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