Although civil society and independent media developed in Armenia after independence in 1991, the country has not become a full democracy and still suffers from a number of problems, including a bleak economic situation and a frozen military conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh. Benjamin Zephaniah’s uplifting rhyming text shares the many reasons why people need other people. People are very useful – to play with, to learn from and to hug! The delightful illustrations by Nila Aye show people interacting in all sorts of situations – in the park, the nursery, the airport and a family feast, to name a few. Every child is having fun in the pictures, and between them they represent a large variety of ethnicities. Everyone in the world needs people, after all! Today in Armenia, we are primarily helping people affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, increasing employment and improving sustainable tourism. We continue to support the repatriation and reintegration of returnees and build the capacities of young people. After the elections in 2020, Belarusians protested again against the current regime, but no change took place. Although groups of protesters still regularly take to the streets on Sundays, the atmosphere is different from the time just after the elections when the country seemed to be on the threshold of change. The criminal regime has not collapsed; on the contrary, it is strengthening its dominance. The courts have been putting protesters behind bars for months and for years. In the past, we have also helped to improve the local damaged infrastructure: we have built or repaired roads, water pipelines or schools. We have helped repair roads to all Czech villages, build a new school in St Helena, repair a school in Eibenthal, equip computer rooms in schools and repair water supply systems in Bígr and Rovensko.

Even if you decide that you no longer want them in your life, the transition away from them is going to be difficult. Iron is an essential mineral that has several important roles in the body, including helping to make red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body. In Sarajevo, we are working to improve waste management and recycling, and in Mostar, we are leading a project to develop public spaces where people can meet regardless of their ethnicity and religion. Georgia still suffers from the consequences of the civil war and conflicts in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, an unstable political situation, and a high unemployment rate. Prices are rising in the country, particularly as a result of the influx of people from Russia and Ukraine after the start of the Russian invasion in 2022.Even when they know they’re dead wrong, do they still work to prove some element of their debate correct? We have supported local government by facilitating visits to Czech regions by local mayors and representatives of the non-profit and private sectors so that they can gain valuable experience in effective public administration and technological innovation, and we have a long-standing commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities. Together with local partners, we are working to change the entire system of care for people with disabilities.

As an island nation, the Philippines is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. In addition, Filipinos suffer from political and social conflict, and poverty, which affects up to a fifth of the population. So, if you feel like you’re being taken advantage of, next time they ask for a favor don’t be afraid to say no. You can do so politely but firmly. According to psychologist Nicole Martinez in Bustle: “People who are jealous and insecure will tend to cling to their partner as a means of keeping a closer eye on them.” They are preoccupied with thoughts of whether or not they’re doing a good job, how well their relationship will go, if people like them, and many other worries related to being accepted by others. Over the past four decades, Iraq has experienced significant economic and social decline, exacerbated by periods of political instability and armed conflict.

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Remember this: It doesn’t matter how helpful someone may seem at first, if they start using guilt on you then chances are they’re actually being manipulative. If anyone starts trying to manipulate you by playing with your emotions (even if it is unintentional) then end the conversation immediately. They might have always been like this or they might have just started showing signs of neediness, but whatever their history, you can’t take them on as a project.

Azerbaijan has been ruled for several decades by the Aliyev family clan, which has secured its power through harsh repression and the building of a rigid dictatorship based on oil revenues. Elections have been manipulated at various levels, freedom of speech has been suppressed, uncomfortable NGOs have been liquidated, independent journalists have been persecuted and political opponents have been imprisoned. Together with partner organisations, we are also helping people who have fled to Georgia from Ukraine. As your relationship continues, you’ll have to be clear about when you can and can’t help and don’t overexert yourself for their sake.It’s so tempting to try and help a needy person by taking on their problems as your own. After all, you want them to feel better, right? We have been working in Moldova since 2003. Our main focus in Transnistria is on helping local activists and organisations. Over the past few years, we have assisted in establishing a network of Information and Law Centers and Civic Clubs #19. You are not responsible for changing their life and you cannot take on the responsibility of trying to make them less needy. We started helping in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the war broke out there in the early 1990s. At that time we mainly provided material aid. The fighting destroyed the country's infrastructure and economy and displaced half of the population. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina still faces many problems as of today.