Discusses strategies and programs aimed at improving economic opportunities and sustaining livelihoods, particularly for marginalized communities.
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. […]
Devastating flash floods and mudslides are feared to have killed extra than two hundred youngsters with any other ninety youngsters separated from their households or with their mother and father feared useless within the province of South Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in one of the country’s deadliest herbal disasters, Save the Children […]
Children fleeing violence in Sudan are arriving in South Sudan and Egypt displaying symptoms of acute misery and surprise with a few withdrawn, others indignant and a few turning into aggressive, stated Save the Children. Since combating began out on 15 April, extra than 700,000 humans have fled their houses in Sudan which became already […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
Editorial Since the start of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, its effects have been felt around the world, including in Zimbabwe, where the impact has been in price spikes, chain disruptions, and general deterioration in macroeconomics and living conditions, especially for vulnerable and marginalised people. The Ukraine crisis comes at a time when Zimbabwe is […]
Patience Ogobonna in Nigeria The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun the second phase of food distribution from items donated by the King Salman Humanitarian and Relief Center (KSrelief) to 8,000 IDP households in four camps. and the host community in Borno State. NEMA CEO Mustapha Habib Ahmed, who announced the distribution in Maiduguri […]
Timothy Robbins in South Sudan Rice farming is transforming farming communities in Gogrial East County, Warrap State, making them more resilient and self-sufficient. Now, farmers worry less about the start of the rainy season as they learn to better prepare their fields and use floodwater wisely. “Harvesting this rice is like a dream,” says Ayiei, […]
Mahmud Ali in Somalia Efforts by national and local governments and increased humanitarian aid to cope with the impact of the longest and most severe drought in Somalia’s recent history have prevented starvation thresholds. However, the situation is still extremely dire and humanitarian aid must be sustained over time and improved, as famine is highly likely to […]
