1. Bangladesh - Tropical Storm Mahasen struck southern districts on 16 May. The Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) is ongoing and preliminary findings are due to be presented tomorrow (21 May). 17 people have reportedly lost their lives, JNA results will provide a better understand of the impact of the cyclone on shelter and livelihoods.
   Source: PDC, OCHA Flash Update No. 7

Food security levels are generally better than a year earlier in East Africa and the Sahel, with most areas facing either IPC phase 1 ‘minimal’ or phase 2 ‘stressed’ conditions, thanks to favorable agro-climatic conditions in 2012.

Global Estimates 2012 - People displaced by disasters

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

Addressing the Needs of Conflict-Affected Communities in Southern Philippines

Started in 2006, the Mindanao Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MTF) supports economic and social recovery while promoting effective governance in conflict-affected areas in Southern Philippines. As of January 2012, over 300,000 people in 155 war-torn communities from 75 municipalities have benefited from the completion of classrooms, health stations, access roads, water supply systems, and community centers all over Mindanao.

Challenge

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.