A new Humanitarian Response Plan seeks $342.3 million to provide immediate aid, safeguard the rights of the most vulnerable and promote local capacities and participatory planning.
Nealy a third of the population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of conflict in late 2024. The impact of hostilities on agriculture and the economy will likely slow the recovery.
Medical needs remain high after almost 14 years of war. Driven by economic decline, a lack of international funding and the exodus of medical professionals, the health system is showing signs of fatigue.
The 2025 HNRP prioritizes lifesaving aid for vulnerable groups, including women, children, and minorities, while advocating for long-term resilience-building and climate adaptation.
The rapid deterioration of needs means that DRC is one of the countries most at risk of worsening humanitarian crisis in 2025, according to the IRC's Emergency Watchlist 2025.
Tanzania today confirmed an outbreak of the virus after one case tested positive in the northwestern Kagera region. A total of 25 suspected cases have been reported as of 20 January 2025.
The humanitarian context in Mali is characterized by a volatile security situation for more than a decade, compounded by structural vulnerability, socio-economic challenges and the climate crisis.
Many children have been forcibly recruited by armed groups, stripped of their childhood, and girls face heightened risks of sexual violence, with disturbing reports of abduction and abuse.
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is teaming up with ReliefWeb to share its latest analyses, data, and resources related to the world’s most pressing food emergencies. FEWS NET’s latest reporting on global food security is available via ReliefWeb updates.
Extreme seasonal flooding in South Sudan is expected to persist through November, leaving devastation in its wake. While...
