One in five Somalis is living without food and 1.7 million children face acute malnutrition, yet the 2024 HRP is only 1.6% funded, leaving the most vulnerable without a lifeline.
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Ukraine: 42 civilian casualties every day in two years of war
More than 10,500 civilians have been killed as constant bombardments, mines, and drone attacks have left a generation traumatised, said 51 members of the Humanitarian NGO Platform in Ukraine.
Sudan + 3 more
Sudan is a forgotten crisis the world must pay attention to now
Loss of life, mass displacement, gender-based violence, hunger and cholera are all occurring at alarming rates. More than 7.4 million are displaced, including 3 million children having fled the violence.
Humanitarian crisis deepens as escalation in Yemen threatens civilians, say INGOs
Nearly 22 million people face food insecurity, displacement and limited access to basic services. Disruptions to trade and aid delivery also pose severe risks.
Burkina Faso + 2 more
IASC principals call for action as one in five people in the Central Sahel needs humanitarian aid
In 2023, appeals for the three countries received only about one-third of funds required – or about $781 million. In 2024, $2.2 billion is needed to help 10.4 million people across the region.
Angola + 10 more
The 10 most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2023
Angola is once again number one among the top 10 forgotten humanitarian crises that received the least media attention last year. CARE's report draws attention to these forgotten crises.
Almost 500,000 returning Afghans in desperate need of food, shelter and employment to survive winter
INGOs urgently call on the international community and donors to increase their support for displaced families who have returned to Afghanistan to ensure their survival during the harsh winter.
UN Security Council must reconvene and pass resolution for ceasefire in Gaza - aid agencies
Gaza is now the deadliest place for civilians in the world. The only way for civilian lives to be protected and for adequate humanitarian assistance to be provided is for the fighting to stop.
Powerful earthquake hits the Philippines
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Saturday 2 December. CARE International states that initial reports indicate that 2,600 people have been displaced and many others injured.
Humanitarian chiefs will not take part in unilateral proposals to create “safe zones” in Gaza
Under the prevalent conditions, proposals to unilaterally create "safe zones" in Gaza risk creating harm for civilians, including large-scale loss of life, and must be rejected.
Millions still struggling to survive in Yemen as the cost of food soars 300%
Parties to the conflict resort to tactics that have inflicted hardships, particularly across southern governorates, including competing monetary policies and excessive exchange and remittance fees.
World + 3 more
Organizations welcome EU decision to extend temporary protection for refugees fleeing Ukraine
The protection, extended until 4 March 2025, provides a lifeline for those displaced by the war, and offers them a chance to rebuild their lives by granting continued access to essential services.
NGOs warn further instability and sanctions could exacerbate humanitarian needs in Niger
The combination of sanctions and conflict with existing vulnerabilities could have devastating effects on the lives of more than 4.4 million people who are already in need of humanitarian assistance.
World + 5 more
Global Food Crises, 2008 vs 2022: Report finds disparities in hunger and funding
A new study just released by CARE reported that 112.2 million more people around the world were driven to hunger after 2020, compared to the previous major global food crisis (2008-2009).
Türkiye + 1 more
Crises persist three months after the earthquakes in Türkiye and Northwest Syria
In Türkiye, 2.3 million people are living in settlements, with housing damages reaching $54.7 billion. And since the start of 2023, at least 4.1 million people in Northwest Syria rely on humanitarian aid.
Haiti + 21 more
Global cholera pandemic threatens millions of pregnant and breastfeeding women
This alarming spread primarily affects countries with high levels of gender inequality. CARE is calling for sex disaggregated data on populations at risk to improve the humanitarian response.
Agencies warn that 10 million people in DR Congo urgently need aid amid increased violence
Since the beginning of the year, nearly 1,400 civilians have been killed. Sexual violence against women and girls is also rising, with 340 cases of sexual violence reported in Niyragongo territory.
Sex and age still matter: Data collection, analysis, and use in humanitarian practice
The humanitarian sector has made some progress regarding collecting sex-disaggregated data and using gender analysis to make sense of it, but there is still a great deal that remains to be done.
More than 140 NGOs call for parties to Yemen conflict to restore and renew truce and build lasting peace
"The six-month truce shifted Yemen into a new phase, one that could represent the beginning of the end of this conflict. We call on you to ensure this opportunity grows into lasting peace and promise."
Angola + 10 more
New CARE report highlights the 10 most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2022
CARE’s annual “Breaking the Silence” report shines the light on the ten humanitarian crises that received the least media attention in 2022. All of which, for the first time, are in Africa.