Re-establishing health services and emergency medical care in affected areas is a priority now. Access to potable water is also a major concern.
St. Vincent & Grenadines + 3 more
St. Vincent & Grenadines + 3 more
Re-establishing health services and emergency medical care in affected areas is a priority now. Access to potable water is also a major concern.
The latest OCHA situation report stresses the importance of balancing the needs of IDPs and school children as typhoon-affected people continue to shelter in schools.
The move represents a significant change in the country’s funding priorities to include proactive disaster risk management as well as a focus on response and rehabilitation.
St. Vincent & Grenadines + 3 more
Food, water, medical supplies and shelter are immediately needed for flood-affected families in Dominica, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Coordinating a humanitarian response on this scale is no easy task. OCHA has been at the forefront since the beginning of the disaster, setting up a series of hubs in the province of Capiz.
The Shelter Cluster to date has received only about 19 per cent of its requirements. Partners are developing a comprehensive plan for shelter solutions.
Philippines + 4 more
Heavy winds swept across central and northern Bhutan on 15 December leaving a trail of damages in 11 districts including 900 resident homes. No fatalities were reported.
“We must not allow this to be another forgotten crisis,” Ban Ki-moon said during a visit to the Philippines. The government's plan amounts to $8.17 billion over four years.
Urgent needs however remain in the provision of health, water and sanitation. The most vulnerable people, particularly in remote areas, are highly dependent on food assistance.
The current number of people in Crisis and Emergency is likely to increase in the first half of 2014. However, most livelihoods are still expected to remain as Stressed
Pakistan + 1 more
Critical humanitarian needs remain with more than 1.5 million people affected by floods; 185,000 hit by earthquakes; and nearly 1 million remain displaced due to insecurity.
Farmers affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines received emergency seeds, restoring hope for a productive planting season and much-needed food for the coming year.
The rainy season will start at the end of January in some areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan, meaning that short- and medium-term shelter solutions must be found beforehand.
World + 40 more
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.
L’accès humanitaire devient de plus en plus limité à cause des fortes pluies et du manque d’entretien des routes de la province. Plus de la moitié sont difficilement praticable.
Cebu has established a task force to examine how to support the region’s farmers in adapting to the demands of climate change and extreme weather events.
World + 21 more
To respond to humanitarian emergencies around the world in 2014, $12.9 billion is needed to help 52 million people. A record $6.5 billion is required for Syria operations.
Philippines + 3 more
Floods in eastern Java, Indonesia affected over 7,000 families and injured 1 person. More than 1800 hectares of rice fields were submerged. 66,000 people remain displaced in Zamboanga.
The best ways for families and communities to help children suffering after Typhoon Haiyan are to keep them safe, speak kindly to them, ask them to share their concerns and listen to them.
Civilians continue to be victims of forced mass displacement, armed actions and IEDs. At least six attacks were recorded in November causing severe humanitarian consequences.