Dramatic photographs from disaster and war zones across the globe went on display this week at the European Parliament - but the scenes were of hope and progress thanks to a telecommunications charity.

 

The exhibition, Communications for Life, depicts the work of Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF) and its launch in Brussels was hosted by supporter Syed Kamall, Conservative MEP for London.

 

He spoke of the charity's excellent work in setting up digital networks in disaster-stricken areas. TSF supports communication networks for rescue teams and emergency aid programmes and also allows people caught up in the devastation to contact loved ones.

 

The charity has worked on the ground in Chile, Libya, Thailand, Haiti, Pakistan, El Salvador and Turkey.

 

Mr Kamall said that in times of uncertainty, stress and lack of information, the provision of telecoms services was a vital part of relief work.

 

"TSF facilitates the work of the other NGOs that go in...but they also then stay behind to put a proper communications infrastructure in place, often in very remote and vulnerable areas," he said.

 

You can see some of the photographs here:

 

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