IMPACT Initiatives

Bangladesh: Cash Package Guidelines

. Urban Cash Package (UCP) Operational Guidelines (May 2026) The Urban Cash Package (UCP) Operational Guidelines provide a standardized framework for delivering emergency cash assistance to populations affected by urban crises in Bangladesh, particularly fires, earthquakes, and major public health e

GIEWS Country Brief: Central African Republic 15-July-2026

. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Conflicts and displacements continue to constrain agricultural production in 2026 Prices of imported rice above year‑earlier values in May 2026 About 2 million people estimated to be severely acute food insecure in 2026 Conflicts and displacements continue to constrain agric

Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 15.07.2026 midnight)

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Israel and Lebanon discuss pilot zone process, but no timeline set yet

Lebanon (MNN) — Representatives from Lebanon and Israel met this week at the United States Embassy in Rome. At the end of the two-day gathering, they had agreed on further details about a "pilot zone" process. The timeline for when this pilot zone process would start has not been agreed upon yet. Ho

Indonesia’s economy struggles, but Christians are finding opportunities to share Jesus

Indonesia (MNN) — Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy, but Patrick Anthony with Forgotten Missionaries International (FMI) explains how things have taken a turn for the worse. “We’ve heard from our Indonesian believers a consistent story: the economy is bad. They will tell us that it’s ver

Unemployment soaring in southern Lebanon

Lebanon (MNN) – For many families in southern Lebanon, the war didn't just destroy homes. It dismantled livelihoods. In response to Hezbollah’s cross-border attacks, Israeli troops have been dismantling terrorist enclaves and tunnels in southern Lebanon. More than one million Lebanese people have be

Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (7 - 13 July 2026)

Countries: Philippines, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar . BANGLADESH Since early July, monsoon rainfall has triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Bangladesh. As of 12 July, an estimated 1.11 million people had been affected across 10 districts, including more than 12,900 persons with disabi

Madagascar: IPC Acute Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Snapshot | May 2026 - April 2027

. Overview Acute food insecurity remains concerning in Madagascar—concentrated in the southern and eastern regions. Around 2.12 million people (7 percent of the analysed population) are classified in IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) between June and September 2026, including over 183,000 peopl

Venezuela Earthquake Response, July–December 2026 – Addendum to the 2026 UNICEF HAC Appeal

. On 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-central Venezuela, adding a new layer of humanitarian needs to an already fragile context. Two weeks after the earthquakes, official figures reported 4,490 deaths, 16,740 people injured and 17,907 people left without h

UNICEF Democratic Republic of the Congo Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 – Ebola Outbreak (Bundibugyo Virus), 15 May–30 June 2026

. Highlights UNICEF supported Government leadership of the Ebola response through its co-leadership of the RCCE and IPC/WASH pillars, strengthening technical coordination, harmonizing guidance and implementation approaches, and promoting partner alignment across affected health zones. UNICEF and par

Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report #22 (15 July 2026, Time: 09:00 pm)

. Situation Report No. 22Earthquakes in Venezuela15 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,200 aftershocks. Official toll: 4,829 people dead and 16,740 injured. An additional appeal for US$299 mi

Government of Nepal and United Nations launch joint programme to strengthen mental and psychosocial support systems in Nepal [EN/NE]

Countries: Nepal, Switzerland . New initiative backed by Government of Switzerland will expand access to mental health and psychosocial support across three provinces, with a focus on women, children, adolescents and underserved communities KATHMANDU, 15 July 2026 – The Government of Nepal and the U

Venezuela: UNOPS apoyará a las comunidades afectadas por los recientes terremotos

. CARACAS, 15 de julio de 2026.— UNOPS acaba de concluir una misión en Venezuela para apoyar los esfuerzos de respuesta y recuperación tras el devastador terremoto. Dalila Gonçalves, Directora Regional de UNOPS para América Latina y el Caribe, encabezó la misión. Mantuvo conversaciones con el gobier

Venezuela: UNOPS to support communities impacted by the recent earthquakes

. CARACAS, 15 July 2026.— UNOPS has just concluded a mission to Venezuela to support response recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake. Dalila Gonçalves, UNOPS Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, led the mission. She engagedin discussions with the government, private-

Republic of Sudan - North Kordofan State: El Obeid Building Damage Assessment (12 May 2026)

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Ukraine Infant and Young-child Feeding in Emergency (IYCF-E) Survey (October 2024)

. Executive Summary Background The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a continuation of the aggression that began in 2014, has created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Displacement of millions, disrupted healthcare systems and food insecurity have increased the vulnerabili

Republic of Sudan - South Kordofan State: Dilling Building Damage Assessment (15 May 2026)

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Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 16 July 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #65 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of as of 15 July 2026, 6PM

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Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 14.07.2026 midnight)

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World: Early Warning Systems for mobile populations: Operational guidance, 2026

. This operational guidance provides practical direction for designing and implementing people-centred, inclusive multi-hazard early warning systems that effectively reach and protect mobile populations, including displaced persons, refugees, migrants in vulnerable situations and other groups affect

Djibouti : Rapport Annuel de Suivi des Flux 2025

Countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Yemen . En 2025, 522 587 mouvements migratoires ont été observés aux 9 Points de Suivi des Flux (PSF) de Djibouti, soit une augmentation de 20 pour cent par rapport aux 435 576 mouvements observés en 2024. Cette augmentation des mouvements migrat

Djibouti: Annual Flow Monitoring Report 2025

Countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Yemen . In 2025, a total of 522,587 migratory movements were recorded across the 9 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Djibouti, representing a 20 per cent increase from the 435,576 movements observed in 2024. The increase in migration movements obs

Pakistan | Joint IOM and UNHCR border monitoring report on inflows from the Islamic republic of Iran #14 (1 March - 9 July 2026)

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Thousands forced to use one water source from Ebola treatment site in Democratic Republic of the Congo

. Oxfam staff report that most health centers in Ebola hotspots remain without clean water and sanitation support – leaving dangerous gaps in one of the most important defences against Ebola transmission. Dr. Manenji Mangundu, Oxfam Country Director for Democratic Republic of the Congo, said: “Witho

Samoa Dengue Outbreak Response - DREF Final Report (MDRWS003)

. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 05-08-2025What happened, where and when? The Ministry of Health officially declared a dengue fever outbreak in Samoa on 17 April 2025, following a significant increase in suspected and confirmed cases, particularly on Upolu Island. As of the t

Venezuela: Earthquakes - LTC Situation Report (Telecoms) #03 (Reporting period: 08 - 14 July 2026)

. This Situation Report provides an overview of the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026 (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5), and their impact on telecommunications. It outlines the activities of the WFP-led Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC)1 Telecoms Area in supporting emergency

World: The impact of the war in the Middle East on children in monetarily poor households

. Over 23 million additional children at risk of poverty as Middle East conflict drives global economic shock – UNICEF Years of progress could be reversed, pushing millions of children deeper into poverty and widening inequality, new analysis finds NEW YORK, 16 July 2026 – Up to 23.4 million additio

Former Marine running for Congress calls Trump the Antichrist

Soldiers over 30 years of age to receive annual testosterone screening, Pentagon says

World: Global Weather Hazards Summary, July 16, 2026 - July 22, 2026

. Global Overview: El Niño is present. Flood risk exists in parts of Central Africa, northern and eastern Central Asia, areas of Central America, and parts of Northern South America. Africa Weather Hazards Recent and upcoming heavy rains maintain an elevated flood risk along the Gulf of Guinea coast

Kenya: East Africa Seasonal Monitor: Deepening concerns across East Africa following severe June rainfall deficits and forecast below-average July - September rains, July 14, 2026

Countries: Kenya, Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda . Key Messages Harvest has begun across select bimodal regions of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and parts of the Belg cropping areas of Ethiopia. Pasture and surface water conditions remain generally favorable across m

French lawmakers narrowly approve assisted suicide law

Inflation slowed to 3.5% in June as gas prices fell

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of): Earthquake Response Situation Report #12 (13 to 14 July 2026)

. The twelfth Situation Report provides an update on IOM’s response to the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, covering the period from 13 to 14 July. Highlights Between 13 and 14 July, IOM continued scaling up its multisectoral response in transitory camps and affected comm

World: Guidance Note - The Protection Cluster 5Ws Monitoring Tool (Version 15.07.2026)

. This guidance is intended for Protection Cluster partners responsible for reporting activities through the Protection Cluster 5Ws Monitoring Tool. It provides step-by-step guidance on completing reporting forms, understanding key fields, and ensuring data quality before submission.

Senators probe attorney general nominee on loyalty to Trump

Trump appears on gold coin marking America’s 250th

Texas man indicted for church-related fraud

Antiviral drugs trialed to treat Bundibugyo Ebola exposure