Intensified conflict and political instability, deepening food insecurity and simultaneous outbreaks of communicable diseases are driving a worsening humanitarian crisis across the region.
DR Congo + 9 more
DR Congo + 9 more
Intensified conflict and political instability, deepening food insecurity and simultaneous outbreaks of communicable diseases are driving a worsening humanitarian crisis across the region.
DR Congo + 14 more
The region faces a major displacement crisis with 10.7 million people uprooted by the end of September 2017, and this figure expected to rise in the months ahead.
Colombia + 2 more
OCHA activa Fondo de Reserva para emergencias súbitas para financiar tres proyectos para atender zonas afectadas por el conflicto, emergencia por inundaciones y restricción de movilidad.
Haiti + 3 more
Los nuevos fondos se utilizarán para fortalecer la resiliencia de las comunidades locales y apoyar las necesidades de seguridad alimentaria de las poblaciones afectadas por desastres naturales.
World + 3 more
Events such as the Colombia mudslide, the recent Peru floods, and last October’s Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, highlight the need to address the underlying social and economic forces that place human settlements at risk.
The US$ 179,493 appeal targets priority needs in Mocoa identified as food security, WASH, community-based psychosocial support, protection, livelihood and early recovery.
In total, 200 tents with the capacity of 1,000 people were set up in Mocoa. However, many of the affected families are staying with relatives and friends, which makes it difficult for them to access humanitarian aid.
Colombia + 1 more
South America is in the grip of an unprecedented climate phenomenon that has unleashed unusually heavy rains and taken a destructive toll and could be several weeks away from abating.
Several rivers burst their banks near the city of Mocoa in the early hours of Saturday, sending water, mud and debris crashing into houses as people slept.
Myanmar + 4 more
During the past week, strong winds, heavy rain and hail in various parts of Myanmar have affected over 64,500 people and damaged over 23,300 houses.
Myanmar + 3 more
In Myanmar, over 58,000 people have been affected and 21 people killed by strong winds, hail and heavy rains in various parts of the country since 19 April.
Viet Nam + 5 more
Significant gaps in the provision of emergency shelter supplies in Fiji remain. The Government revised the number of houses damaged by the cyclone to 32,000.
Fiji + 6 more
El Niño-induced drought has caused reduction of water supply in Palau, Micronesia and Marshall Islands. From 15 to 21 March, floods affected more than 17,000 in people in Indonesia.
Fiji + 6 more
As of 11 March, some 14,800 people affected by Typhoon Winston in Fiji remain in 476 evacuation centres. Over 80 government agencies, humanitarian organizations and multinational forces continue to respond.
World + 21 more
According to a new report by ESCAP, the region accounted for over half the world’s 344 disasters in 2015, resulting in over 16,000 deaths with 59 million people affected.
Fiji + 4 more
As of 7 March, over 1,300 people remain displaced in Myanmar due to fighting that began in early February. In the Philippines, an estimated 66,500 are displaced due to recent fighting.
Fiji + 5 more
Drought continues to affect various parts of PNG. As of 22 February, an estimated 700,000 people need food aid or agricultural inputs in the most severely affected areas.
Philippines + 7 more
Clashes displaced more than 17,000 people in Maguindanao, Philippines. Fiji is on alert as Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Winston is forecast to pass close to Southern Lau group of islands.
Indonesia + 4 more
Forecasters are warning that drought conditions are developing across Micronesia. In Philippines, the agricultural losses attributed to El Niño in Zamboanga City rose to almost US$272,000.
Indonesia + 3 more
In the Philippines, lack of rainfall caused by El Niño strains agriculture and water access in Zamboanga City. In Indonesia, floods and landslides have inundated at least 4,900 houses.