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Published on March 2, 2024 - 11:45 GMT

Joint NGO Statement: As U.N. General Assembly Meets to Discuss Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Member States Must ...

In light of the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the Israeli advance on Rafah, the last refuge for more than 1.5 million Palestinian civilians, the undersigned aid organizations are deeply concerned about the current and potential future …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on March 1, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

Joint NGO Statement: As U.N. General Assembly Meets to Discuss Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Member States Must ...

In light of the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the Israeli advance on Rafah, the last refuge for more than 1.5 million Palestinian civilians, the undersigned aid organizations are deeply concerned about the current and potential future …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on March 1, 2024 - 10:06 GMT

Ukraine: 42 Civilian Casualties Every Day in Two Years of War

Two years since the escalation of war in Ukraine, more than 10,500 civilians have been killed, including 587 children, and nearly 20,000 injured, as constant bombardments, mines, and drone attacks have left a generation traumatized, displaced and fearful …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on March 1, 2024 - 10:06 GMT

NGOs call for the UN Security Council to urgently convene and pass a Resolution demanding an immediate and sustained ceasefire ...

The UN Security Council has received a stark warning of the consequences of inaction regarding the crisis in Gaza, as the UN warns at least 576,000 people in the Gaza Strip are facing famine-like conditions as a result of the conflict in its latest report …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on March 1, 2024 - 00:40 GMT

“We Left Everything Behind.” Addressing Displacement and Rebuilding Livelihoods in Ukraine

February 29, 2024 Ukraine Population: 44 million People in Need: 17.7 million Supporting the Livelihoods of Displaced People in Mariupol Mariupol, Ukraine, used to be a dynamic, lively city, with a population of over 400,000 people. When the war broke out, …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 29, 2024 - 19:49 GMT

Ukraine: 42 Civilian Casualties Every Day in Two Years of War

Two years since the escalation of war in Ukraine, more than 10,500 civilians have been killed, including 587 children, and nearly 20,000 injured, as constant bombardments, mines, and drone attacks have left a generation traumatized, displaced and fearful …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 29, 2024 - 14:37 GMT

NGOs call for the UN Security Council to urgently convene and pass a Resolution demanding an immediate and sustained ceasefire ...

The UN Security Council has received a stark warning of the consequences of inaction regarding the crisis in Gaza, as the UN warns at least 576,000 people in the Gaza Strip are facing famine-like conditions as a result of the conflict in its latest report …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 29, 2024 - 03:51 GMT

Israel Stops Renewing Visas to Aid Workers Providing Vital Humanitarian Support to Gaza

Israel has stopped renewing visas and work permits for scores of aid workers who provide vital support for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks. Faris Arouri, director of the Association of International Development …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 29, 2024 - 03:50 GMT

After Nearly One Year of Conflict in Sudan, 18 Million People Face Food Insecurity

February 27, 2024 Sudan Population: 49.7 million People in Need: 15.8 million People Facing Hunger: 11.7 million Our Impact People Helped Last Year: 190,000 Our Team: 140 employees Program Start: 2017 Humanitarian Emergency Driven by Conflict and World’s …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

Israel Stops Renewing Visas to Aid Workers Providing Vital Humanitarian Support to Gaza

Israel has stopped renewing visas and work permits for scores of aid workers who provide vital support for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks. Faris Arouri, director of the Association of International Development …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

After Nearly One Year of Conflict in Sudan, 18 Million People Face Food Insecurity

February 27, 2024 Sudan Population: 49.7 million People in Need: 15.8 million People Facing Hunger: 11.7 million Our Impact People Helped Last Year: 190,000 Our Team: 140 employees Program Start: 2017 Humanitarian Emergency Driven by Conflict and World’s …

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Published on February 27, 2024 - 17:49 GMT

“All This Fear. All This Pain.” Responding to Ukraine’s Mental Health Crisis

February 27, 2024 Ukraine Population: 44 million People in Need: 17.7 million A quarter of Ukraine’s population—about 10 million people—have been exposed to risks and experiences that could negatively impact their mental health. People who live and work on …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 24, 2024 - 04:52 GMT

Cash transfers improve livelihoods for children and mothers in Aweil East

Young mother, Akiir Lual, is a recent recipient of a cash transfer pilot project in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State in Northwestern South Sudan. As a breastfeeding mother, her two-year-old girl was suffering from malnutrition for almost a year and …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 24, 2024 - 04:52 GMT

Community nutrition volunteers lead prevention initiatives to tackle malnutrition in South Sudan

Volunteers like Amou are important in promoting adequate nutritious meals and increasing knowledge on diverse nutritional food items to help prevent malnutrition. In addition, in Aweil East, the CNVs mobilised over 1,600 pregnant and breastfeeding mothers …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 24, 2024 - 00:53 GMT

Cash transfers improve livelihoods for children and mothers in Aweil East

Young mother, Akiir Lual, is a recent recipient of a cash transfer pilot project in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State in Northwestern South Sudan. As a breastfeeding mother, her two-year-old girl was suffering from malnutrition for almost a year and …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 24, 2024 - 00:53 GMT

Community nutrition volunteers lead prevention initiatives to tackle malnutrition in South Sudan

Volunteers like Amou are important in promoting adequate nutritious meals and increasing knowledge on diverse nutritional food items to help prevent malnutrition. In addition, in Aweil East, the CNVs mobilised over 1,600 pregnant and breastfeeding mothers …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 23, 2024 - 20:03 GMT

Ukraine: Two Years of Conflict and Displacement

February 22, 2024 Ukraine Population: 44 million People in Need: 17.7 million 14.6 Million People in Urgent Need of Humanitarian Support It’s been two years since war broke out in Ukraine, and millions are still affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis. …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on February 23, 2024 - 00:19 GMT

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About Action Against Hunger Action Against Hunger is leading a global movement to end hunger in our lifetimes. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach more than 24 million people yearly with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As …

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Published on February 22, 2024 - 09:20 GMT

French NGOs angry over drastic cuts to overseas aid budget

France's announcement of a cut in its development aid has prompted an angry response from French NGOs working abroad, especially in the Middle East and Africa. Issued on: 20/02/2024 - 13:47Modified: 21/02/2024 - 10:40 2 min "It’s a real dampener …

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Published on February 22, 2024 - 09:20 GMT

USAID Provides $1.25 Million in Aid to Mindanao Disaster Victims

When disaster strikes, it's often the most vulnerable who bear the brunt of the devastation. In Mindanao, Philippines, recent flooding and landslides have displaced nearly 1.2 million people, leaving them in urgent need of aid. Thankfully, help is on …

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