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Aid operations stretched to the limit in Burundi by ongoing DR Congo crisis
With thousands fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) across the border into Burundi, aid operations are stretched to the limit, the World Food Programme (WFP) said . The UN agency has swiftly mobilized additional resources to address but the sharp rise in refugee numbers has put immense pressure on all assistance operations in […]
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Myanmar quake: More than 1,600 reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts
Latest news reports indicate that over 1,600 have been killed in Myanmar with thousands injured following two powerful earthquakes which have left hundreds trapped under rubble. The earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude struck Myanmar in the centre of the country northwest of Sagaing. The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported on Saturday that hospitals in […]
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Gaza crisis: Amid winter storms, humanitarians appeal for full aid access
As the Israeli military completed its withdrawal from a key security corridor in Gaza that had cut the enclave in two, UN humanitarians issued a fresh appeal for an end to all aid restrictions which continue to prevent the delivery of lifesaving relief. “The health system is ruined. Malnutrition is rising. The risk of famine persists,” said […]
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World Bank Approves $182 Million to Enhance Health and Safety Nets in Sudan
The World Bank has approved two projects aimed at restoring and enhancing access to health services and providing emergency safety nets in Sudan. With a combined funding of $182 million, these projects address the urgent needs of vulnerable communities affected by both conflict and natural disasters. Sudan's ongoing conflict has created severe humanitarian challenges, displacing […]
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WFP: Scaling up food assistance to over 31.000 Sudanese refugees in Libya
World Food Program (WFP) distributed last December more than 235 metric tonnes of food as part of its emergency response to Sudanese refugees in Libya, reaching more than 31,000 people across the country. In addition, 3,180 children and 1,396 breastfeeding women received nutritional support as part of WFP's malnutrition prevention initiatives. As part of its […]
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Resilience of Ukrainians remains high, as UN maps aid and reconstruction needs for 2025
Persistent Russian bombardments have failed to dampen the resilience of the Ukrainian people, according to the United Nations. Despite the lack of a clear resolution to the ongoing war, the UN is not only at the forefront of aid efforts, but also deeply involved in reconstruction and development across the country. It has been almost […]
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UN surge teams mobilise as Vanuatu hit by second earthquake
UN agencies are intensifying their response in Vanuatu after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake killed 12 people and injured over 200 earlier , with a second 6.1 magnitude tremor on 22 December further exacerbating the challenges for affected communities. A state of emergency remains in effect across the island nation, and a seven-day dusk-to-dawn curfew in […]
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Aid pledges provide vital lifeline in humanitarian emergencies
The UN held a high-level pledging conference for its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) which ensures humanitarians can deliver urgently needed assistance wherever and whenever crises strike. Contributions to the Fund save lives, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to the event. He urged Member States to “dig deeper”, calling for new donors to step forward, […]
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‘Catastrophic’ hunger persists in multiple countries, warn food agencies
“Catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity” bordering on starvation are expected to impact hundreds of thousands of people in coming months, driven principally by violence and conflict. Five hunger hotspots are of particular concern: Haiti, Mali, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), South Sudan and Sudan, UN agencies said last Thursday. “Without immediate humanitarian action and concerted efforts to overcome […]
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251 million children still out of school worldwide, UNESCO reports
Despite decades of educational progress and international commitments, a quarter of a billion children and youth remain out of school worldwide, UN education agency UNESCO’s latest Global Education Monitoring Report revealed on Thursday. The findings reveal that global efforts to ensure universal education have hit a concerning plateau, with the out-school population reducing by only 1 percent in […]
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