PCPM News

PCPM in Ethiopia Trains Not Only Firefighters But Also...

At Alert Hospital in Addis Ababa, courses conducted by the Polish Center for International Aid (PCPM) have been completed by nearly 170 ambulance personnel. The training covers nurses, paramedics, and...
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Ethiopian firefighters, thanks to training and equipment from Poland,...

“If it weren’t for PCPM, we wouldn’t even have attempted the rescue operation,” say firefighters from the Ethiopian city of Awassa. Local responders receive equipment and training from Poland through...
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Equipment must be in good working order to save...

Effective development aid does not end with the delivery of equipment. In Ethiopia, PCPM is developing an initiative in which Polish specialists support local services in the regular maintenance and...
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Healthy Cattle, Peaceful Communities – How Vaccinating Cattle Helps...

In southern Ethiopia, cows are much more than just a source of food and income. They symbolize social status, play a role in ceremonies, and sometimes spark conflicts between tribes....
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Flooding, Fires, Natural Disasters. Firefighters Trained by PCPM to...

In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, a tragic event occurred in 2024 – during intense rainfall in the Gofa region, numerous landslides claimed the lives of at least 229...
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Ethiopian firefighters in Polish suits. PCPM is helping in...

There is a shortage of vehicles, equipment, and skills. “Firefighters from Auasa put out fires in denim and construction helmets or private clothing,” says Bartek Trzaska. The Polish International Aid...
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