With a particular focus on women and marginalized groups, the new project will promote community-based preparedness and adaptation in the highly vulnerable provinces of Jawzjan and Nangarhar.
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Conflicts and drought spur hunger, despite ample global food supply
Global food supplies are high due to strong cereal harvests, but localized drought, flooding and protracted conflicts have intensified and perpetuated food insecurity.
World + 13 more
At least five million people across southern Africa need help
Normal to above-normal rainfall is predicted for January to March 2018. While conducive to agricultural production, the rains will inevitably lead to flooding, and tropical cyclones will likely affect Indian Ocean countries.
Humanitarian partners respond to triple challenge in Ethiopia
Despite stretched resources, the government, with support from humanitarian partners, continues to address the triple challenge of drought, flooding and inter-communal conflict.
World + 16 more
Natural disasters in Asia-Pacific will become more destructive without action on disaster resilience
Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2017 shows that the greatest impacts of disasters are in countries which have the least capacity to prepare or respond to these events.
World + 37 more
Conflictos civiles e impactos climáticos dificultan el avance hacia la reducción del hambre
Un informe de la FAO indica un repunte de las cosechas en la mayoría de los países de bajos ingresos con déficit de alimentos. En el Caribe, el impacto de los huracanes mermará el rendimiento agrícola.
Sudan + 1 more
Over 30,700 AWD cases including 657 deaths reported across Sudan
Based on the attack rate projections another 36,000 to 40,000 cases are expected over the next six to nine months, according to the government and WHO.
Bangladesh + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights landslides in Bangladesh, TS Sonca heading to Viet Nam
The landslides between June and July are the deadliest in history, with Rangamati and Bandarban the most affected areas; 1,500 people in eight shelter camps are still receiving aid.
Sudan + 1 more
Floods affect 9,000 people in South Darfur IDP camp
Hundreds of IDP shelters were damaged or completely destroyed, assets lost, and latrines collapsed. No injuries or deaths were reported after flash floods hit the Kalma camp.
Vanuatu + 5 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights TC Donna and displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh
Tropical Cyclone Donna has intensified into a category 5 storm as it moves towards New Caledonia, while Bangladesh has seen an increase of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar.
Heavy rains wash away Zimbabwe’s roads, leaving crops stranded
After two consecutive seasons of drought, heavy rains finally promise a good harvest in most parts of Zimbabwe's Manicaland province - but only if farmers can get it to market.
Zimbabwe + 11 more
Armyworm outbreak threatens food security in southern Africa
A fall armyworm outbreak is causing considerable crop damage in seven countries in the region, concurrently with a cyclone in Madagascar, flooding in Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Up to 2.1 million people facing food insecurity in Mozambique
The effects of El Niño continue to affect the country, with Cyclone Dineo further compounding the effect on agricultural harvesting. The nutrition situation is expected to remain poor until July.
Aid agencies in Mozambique seek support for Cyclone Dineo response
Concern Worldwide, Oxfam, Save the Children and CARE, supporting the Government of Mozambique, appeal for $10.2 million to support 150,000 people with lifesaving assistance.
World food security “in jeopardy” due to multiple challenges, FAO warns
Mankind's ability to feed itself is in jeopardy due to intensifying pressures on natural resources, mounting inequality, and the fallout from a changing climate, warns a FAO report.
Zimbabwe + 5 more
Armyworm outbreak in several southern African countries may affect maize output
More than 129,000ha in Zambia have been affected, while 5,471ha are reported to be damaged in Malawi. Slow responses by governments could result in cuts in household production.
Sri Lanka + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights drought in Sri Lanka, flash floods in the Philippines
An estimated 644,000 people have been affected by drought and saltwater intrusion across 8 provinces in Sri Lanka, while flash floods in northern Mindanao have displaced over 63,000.
Severe flooding in central coastal provinces in Viet Nam focus of disaster risk preparedness
The El Niño-induced drought and saline intrusion emergency has adversely impacted the lives of some two million people, including 520,000 children, in the 18 most affected provinces.
Myanmar + 3 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights Dzud in Mongolia affecting 157,000
Multipurpose cash grants to support life-saving basic needs, emergency agricultural inputs and veterinary first aid kits have been identified as priority needs in Mongolia.