Agriculture & Food Security, Humanitarian, Livelihoods
June 23, 2023
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Need for international support to save Sudan’s planting season amid hunger fueled by conflict in North Africa.

War wrecks Sudan preparations for farming season

Peter Hendricks in Sudan According to Islamic Relief, there is an urgent need for the international community to increase their efforts in saving the planting season in Sudan and assisting struggling farmers. Due to the ongoing violent strife in Sudan that has persisted for three months, several farmers have been incapable of commencing the crucial agricultural planting season of the country, which denotes the start of the rainy season. […]

Humanitarian, Livelihoods
June 06, 2023
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The deteriorating situation in Sudan creates fragile region

The situation in Sudan has created hunger, negatively impacting an already vulnerable region.

In spite of exponentially increasing funding requirements, the WFP is setting its sights on providing assistance to countless individuals who have been affected by conflict. ibrahim Konate in Sudan  The conflict in Sudan has resulted in a ripple effect of hunger, negatively impacting an already vulnerable region. Many individuals are seeking refuge in neighboring countries, exacerbating the already alarming levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. The situation is placing a great strain on the limited resources of the World Food Programme and other humanitarian organizations. Notwithstanding, WFP intends to provide food aid to almost six million individuals who have been severely impacted by the conflict in Sudan. It is crucial that our actions are prompt in light of the approaching rainy season and the possibility of decreased food production in Sudan’s main agricultural area. […]

Humanitarian
June 05, 2023
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NetOne, Hope for the Future Foundation form partnership to support individuals with albinism

Marry Chikwanda in Zimbabwe Last Saturday, individuals with albinism in Chipinge and nearby locations received significant support from two organizations that are sympathetic to their situation, which provided essential assistance to save their lives. NetOne and Hope for the Future Foundation offered essential health products such as sunscreen lotions and lip balms to address the […]

Humanitarian, Livelihoods
June 04, 2023
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The UNHCR urgently appeals for assistance to 6.2 million individuals displaced by conflict in DR Congo.

Tony Gibbs in Democratic of Republic of Congo The situation in the eastern regions of the Democratic of Republic of Congo (DRC) has become incredibly dire due to recurring cycles of violence executed by armed groups and the resulting displacement, which is affecting millions of already-vulnerable civilians. The UN Refugee Agency, known as UNHCR, is […]

Health, Humanitarian
May 25, 2023
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World Health Organization donates vital medications and equipment to the Afar region in Ethiopia

Idi Amara in Ethiopia Recently, the WHO-Ethiopia Country Office’s Afar Field Office hand delivered medical supplies and medicines to Dubti General Hospital as part of efforts to improve health service delivery, which had gone for years unattended by the government. WHO also supplied medicines and medical supplies directly to eight health facilities that urgently required […]

Humanitarian, Livelihoods
May 13, 2023
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71 million people internally displaced worldwide

Andrew Gibbens in Switzerland The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) worldwide stood at 71.1 million at the end of 2022, a 20 percent increase from the previous year, according to the main annual report of the IDP Monitoring Center. The number of movements seeking safety and protection, sometimes more, was also unprecedented in 2022. […]

Humanitarian, Livelihoods
February 10, 2023
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US$2.6 billion to assist 7.6 million people in Somalia – Humanitarian Partners

John Cain in Nigeria The 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for Somalia, which seeks US$2.6 billion to assist approximately 7.6 million people, was released today by the United Nations and humanitarian partners in Somalia, in addition to the Federal and State Governments. Nearly half of the population, 8.25 million, requires immediate protection and humanitarian assistance […]

Health, Humanitarian
January 17, 2023
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Intergrating MAMI programming in Uganda health sector

Editorial  Malnutrition is a global health problem that affects one in three children and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five years of age. However, the prevention and management of malnutrition in children under 6 months of age compared with children aged 6 to 59 months has received little attention. […]

Agriculture & Food Security, Humanitarian, Livelihoods
January 17, 2023
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Ethiopia: Millions in need of urgent food assistance

Idi Amara in Ethiopia Save the Children in Ethiopia says consecutive droughts caused by five failed rainy seasons have left 12 million Ethiopians facing starvation as conflict and forced displacement exacerbated the country’s hunger crisis. More than half of the estimated 22.6 million people facing severe food shortages are reeling from climate shocks coupled with conflict, […]

Humanitarian, Livelihoods
January 17, 2023
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EU allocates additional €25.5 million in African countries

The European Commission has allocated an additional €25.5 million for humanitarian funding in several African countries over the past year.  Additional funds will be used to strengthen key sectors such as social protection systems and food aid, among others. nutrition; and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Funds are also being provided to support newly displaced people and host communities in conflict areas.  Funds will be distributed as follows:  Algeria: €2 million  Cameroon: €2 million  Central African Republic: €4 million  Chad: €2 million  Sudan: €10 million  Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean: €5.5 million