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 […]
Peter Hendricks in South Sudan Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) along with local health authorities have provided medical treatment to 72 injured individuals from Sudan at a hospital situated in Adré, eastern Chad. The injuries were caused by ongoing conflicts that have persisted in Darfur and other parts of Sudan for over six weeks, resulting in […]
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 […]
By Community Tolerance Reconciliation And Development (Cotrad) Introduction In Zimbabwe, devolution was introduced by the 2013 Constitution (Chapter 14) which stated that governmental powers and responsibilities had to be devolved between the national government, provincial and metropolitan councils and local authorities which were expected to ensure good governance by being effective, transparent, accountable and responsive to […]
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 […]
ibrahim Konate in Sudan Between January 1st and April 30th, Insecurity Insight has recorded a minimum of 65 instances of attacks against Sudan’s healthcare infrastructure. Hospitals and clinics have suffered from the effects of shelling and fires, with essential medical resources stolen and medical professionals harmed, detained, and killed. Additionally, patients have been deliberately prevented […]
Editorial After more than a month of conflict, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is calling for immediate action to protect civilians and ensure unrestricted access for humanitarian assistance in Sudan. This is particularly crucial as we intensify efforts to provide aid to over one million people who have been displaced both within and outside Sudan. Amidst threats and risks, individuals within Sudan are bravely relocating, particularly those […]
The occurrence of flash flooding in Somalia increases the vulnerability of children to malnutrition.
Sahra Mahumd in Somalia Severe floods that have occurred throughout Somalia have resulted in the displacement of approximately 118,000 children and 101,000 adults. In addition to the loss of life, the floods have also increased the risk of malnutrition and the outbreak of diseases among children who have been affected. Excessive precipitation in the Somali […]
Daniel Chilemba in Kenya Save the Children pointed out that the responsibility of dealing with the severe hunger and protection crisis that approximately 20 million children are confronting in the Horn of Africa, as a result of rapidly increasing extreme weather conditions, lies solely with world leaders who are scheduled to gather in New York on Wednesday. The climate crisis, coupled with prolonged conflicts and economic shocks, is causing unpredictable and severe weather patterns that are affecting over 40 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya, leaving them in a precariously vulnerable position. […]
Apply immediately, but no later than by the end of the day on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 East-West Management Institute, Inc., invites applications by nationals of Zimbabwe for the following long-term consultancy position. The assignment is expected to start on/after June 12, 2023. DESCRIPTION The Grants Officer will provide support to the Senior Grants Manager […]