The impacts of climate change and El Niño droughts are devastating fordevastate smallholder farmers in Zambia. Signs of drought are emerging, and predictions indicate longstanding effects, disrupting...
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Nine years on: Economic downturn plunges millions into poverty in Yemen [EN/AR]
As the conflict enters its tenth year on March 26, four in every five Yemenis face poverty.1 Today, Yemenis face catastrophic needs driven by the growing economic crisis and ongoing multifaceted...
Déclaration des membres du Hub mondial de Genève pour l’éducation dans les situations d’urgence
À: Missions permanentes des États Membres auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève M. Martin Griffiths, Secrétaire général adjoint aux affaires humanitaires et Coordonnateur des secours...
Statement by the Members of the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies
To: Permanent Missions of Member States to the United Nations Office at Geneva Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, OCHA...
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Climate change exacerbates humanitarian crises
El Niño Drives Climate Variability The ENSO cycle causes abnormal warming (El Niño) and cooling (La Niña) of ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific, triggering far-reaching climatic disruptions...
"Our motivation comes from the suffering and pain of our community": We are helping people in Sudan together with the local NGO AWAFY
To help the people of Darfur, we have teamed up with the Sudanese organisation AWAFY. Since violence erupted in April 2023 estimated 6.6 million people---half of them children---have fled their...
Dressmakers as Allies in Promoting Women's Rights in Lanao del Sur, Philippines
Gender roles are often influenced by cultural and religious traditions, and often, these can vary among different communities and ethnic groups. The Maranaos are a predominantly Muslim ethnic group...
Displaced Syrians Facing a Harsh Winter in Northern Syria
Syria's forgotten camps: Displaced Syrians Facing a Harsh Winter in Northern Syria A dire humanitarian crisis is unfolding in northern Syria, where misery and severe poverty have become daily...
“The grant was a lifeline, ” says Emine from southern Türkiye as she recovers her business after the earthquake
It has been more than a year since the earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, and with each day, more stories emerge, portraying the impact of the disaster that wiped out not just buildings but dreams...
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The EU must provide future-proof solutions for people displaced from Ukraine
As the temporary protection to millions of displaced Ukrainians in Europe is set to expire, over 130 civil society organizations urge the European Union to provide continued support and protection. ...
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Ukrainian Resilience Through Education: A Ukrainian teacher helps refugee children continue their education
Love for children and education knows no boundaries, even in wartime. Our colleague Yuliia Stetskaia, a trained teacher working for People in Need Moldova, is a facilitator at a Digital Learning...
“Lack of latrines posed a major challenge for us,” says Baqir Shah from a village devastated by floods in Afghanistan. Together with the community, we built 38 latrines
As per UNOCHA, heavy off-season rainfall started on 22 July 2023 and caused flash floods in multiple provinces in Afghanistan. By 24 July 2023, the flash floods affected 18 provinces. The Wardak...
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SOS Ukraine 2022-2024: Aid, priorities, and plans [EN/CS]
We continue to help directly in areas where we have already supported over 1.8 million people. We provide material aid, including hygiene and shelter kits. We also help repair war-torn homes and...
Ukraine: 42 civilian casualties every day in two years of war [EN/UK]
KYIV, 24 February 2024 – Two years since the escalation of war in Ukraine, more than 10,500 civilians have been killed, including 587 children, as constant bombardments, mines, and drone attacks have...
Children: Inspiring Lifelong Perseverance [EN/CS]
The forced displacement of over 100,000 Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh has caused several practical problems for the population, which are compounded by the burdensome feelings of loss. People...
Majdoine's Resilience and Mostafa’s Hope Shine Through After Losses in the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake
One year after the devastating earthquake that struck northern Syria and southern Türkiye, stories of resilience and hope continue to emerge. Homes, schools, factories, workshops, and businesses were...
Local non-governmental organisations are essential drivers of change in Ethiopia
Engaging and incorporating local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) is critical in humanitarian settings. Establishing cooperation and partnerships with...
Building Back Better: Türkiye's Path to Post-Earthquake Recovery
The Türkiye-Syria 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes of February 6, 2023, stand as the fifth-deadliest of the 21st century. What's more, this was the deadliest natural disaster in both countries'...
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Empowering Syrian Refugee Students with Kurdish Language Classes in Northern Iraq
In the academic year 2022-2023, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, embarked on an initiative to reshape the educational curriculum for Syrian...
STREAM-EWS launch revolutionises technology for disaster preparedness in the Philippines' vulnerable zones
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, 1 February 2024 — The Strengthening Resilience Through Early Action and Impact Mitigation-Early Warning System (STREAM-EWS) project successfully launched on 30...