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Crisis response reveals governance differences in Kenya
. People’s vulnerability is closely connected to structural inequalities in the country, where people in areas defined as arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) suffer from lack of government services, investment and economic opportunities, with wealth concentrated in the capital, Nairobi. The ASAL Humani
oPt: Beyond Temporary Shelter: Pathways to Adequate Transitional Shelter in Gaza (June 2026)
. This document aims to provide an evidence‑based analysis of needs, constraints, and local capacities in Gaza to inform strategic decision‑making on appropriate, scalable, and context‑responsive transitional shelter options. It is intended for humanitarian shelter actors, donors, coordination bodie
AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Mindanao Earthquake, Philippines
. In response to the powerful earthquake that struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, 8 June, AMDA has dispatched two disaster-relief coordinators from Japan. According to the Filipino authorities, a magnitude 7.8 quake devastated the region, leaving 68 people dead, and 1,339 peo
DR Congo: Africa CDC Welcomes Pandemic Fund’s US$220m Support for Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Response
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .6 million emergency financing package from the Pandemic Fund to support efforts to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak and protect at-risk countries across Central and Eastern Africa. The financing will facilitate implementation of the joint Afr
DR Congo: Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak | Situation Report, Issue No. 18 - June 4, 2026
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .
DR Congo: Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak | Situation Report, Issue No. 17 – June 3, 2026
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .
World Refugee Day: Almost 2 million children estimated to have returned to “unliveable conditions” in Syria in 18 months
. Ahead of World Refugee Day, the child rights organisation fears the large scale of returns creates the illusion that conditions are safe after the end of 14 years of conflict in December 2024, putting pressure on Syrians to return [2]. An estimated 953,000 children are among more than 1.6 million
Afghanistan: Regaining self-confidence with the help of dignity kits
. At 33, she was trying to rebuild her life while meeting her family's most basic needs. Without a stable source of income, daily necessities quickly became difficult to afford. Living in a crowded environment with limited resources made it challenging for her to care for herself and her children an
Syria: Community Disaster Risk Reduction in Homs and Aleppo
. Years of neglect, damaged infrastructure, and inadequate services have left residents of Al-Bayada in Homs (population 16,000) and Al-Firdos in Aleppo (population 25,000) facing various hazards and living under the constant threat of disaster. Cracked buildings, unsafe electrical systems, sewage p
Who are the women working on the frontlines of Sudan war’s sexual violence epidemic?
. The majority were targeted on the basis of ethnicity, as well as for their real or perceived affiliation with rival forces. As in most conflicts, the number of verified cases in Sudan is widely known to be just the tip of the iceberg due to insecurity. UN Women’s latest data shows that the number
Jordan: The Fatherhood Programme challenging gender norms
Countries: Jordan, Egypt, Morocco . Through social activities, mentorship, and peer support, these fathers have discovered the transformative power of being more engaged in care work: Couples who participate are reporting less gender inequality in how they spend their time – translating into more fr
DR Congo: La confiance est essentielle pour mettre fin à l’épidémie d’Ebola en République démocratique du Congo, affirme l’IFRC
. Alors que les volontaires de la Croix-Rouge travaillent aux côtés des autorités sanitaires pour contenir l’épidémie causée par l’espèce Bundibugyo du virus Ebola, les retours des communautés montrent que la peur, la désinformation et la méfiance demeurent des obstacles majeurs à la protection des
World: Emerging 2026 El Niño: Potential Implications for Agriculture, Food Security and Anticipatory Action - Briefing note (Published: 03 June 2026 - Analysis based on information available as of 31 May 2026)
Countries: World, Burundi, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, Yemen, Zimbabwe . Key Messages This short analysis brings
DR Congo: La course contre Ebola
. « Les volontaires qui interviennent dans la zone de santé de Bunia sillonnent les quartiers afin de sensibiliser la population à la maladie à virus Ebola : qu’est-ce que cette maladie ? Comment se transmet-elle ? Et comment peut-on s’en protéger ? », explique Delphin Chanumula, coordinateur de l’e
Haiti: One in two children live in the line of fire – Save the Children
. New analysis by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) with Save the Children, found that more than two million children - 47% of Haiti’s child population - lived within five kms (3 miles) of violent incidents in the first five months of this year [1]. Children make up just ove
Farmer Field Schools: Main lessons learned from Concern Worldwide’s experience in Sierra Leone
. Context Farmer Field Schools (FFS) are a non-formal adult education approach that combines experiential learning, community leadership, and action research to empower farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve productive and sustainable agriculture. The FFS approach was introduced by
Afghanistan Emergency Situation Report No.64 | May 2026
. Highlights Compared with April, reported suspected cases of measles, COVID-19, ARI pneumonia and dengue decreased by 27.1%, 47.7%, 39.1% and 20.8%, respectively, despite May having a shorter reporting period. A total of 480 health workers, including 172 women, were trained in trauma care, infectio
Tzu Chi Philippines Provides Support to Cebu Island after Typhoon Kalmaegi
. In the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (BTCF) provided essential aid to more than 6,500 families across 6 municipalities in Cebu, offering medical care, basic necessities, construction materials, and monetary funds as needed. November 2025 was a hard time for the peo
Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (9 - 15 June 2026)
Countries: Philippines, Afghanistan, Pakistan . PAKISTAN Severe thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on 15 June resulted in seven fatalities and 33 injuries, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Most casualties were caused by the
Tajikistan reviews progress on national early warning systems roadmap
. Tajikistan continues to actively strengthen its EWS to reduce disaster damage, building on the official launch of the global Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative in August 2023 and the subsequent adoption of the national EWS Roadmap in July 2024. The meeting brought together representatives
Check In on Your Dad Friends
Not long ago, I joined my wife in the kitchen after work. The sun was out, and the kids came running, asking me to play outside. I brushed them off, and as they left the room, my wife knowingly asked how I was doing. The short answer, I told her, is that I don’t really know, and I haven’t known for
Christians Help Battle Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh
Pastor Anwar Hossain often travels an hour’s drive from his home in Dhaka, the Bangladesh capital, to his native village to catch up with family and friends. When he last visited in April, his trip had a more pressing purpose: to comfort families devastated by the loss of their children to measles.
Survey: Half of US Churches Will Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, half of pastors say their churches will join in the festivities. According to a Lifeway Research study, 50 percent of US Protestant pastors believe their church should do something special to commemorate the country’s special bir
The Church in China: Learning to Fly in a Birdcage
In 1980, at the beginning of China’s economic reform era, a Party leader described the emerging Chinese economy as a “birdcage.” He said the bird (the nascent free market) could be allowed to fly only within the confines of a state-planned economy (the birdcage). In other words, Chinese capitalism m
How to Save a Marriage
To redeem relationships, we need humility — but how do we get that kind of sacrificial heart? Looking to Christ and his cross strips away entitlement.Listen Now
World: Aid in Danger Bi-Monthly News Brief (27 May - 09 June 2026)
Countries: World, Central African Republic, Colombia, Honduras, Lebanon, Ukraine . The Explosive Weapons Monitor 2025, for which Insecurity Insight contributed data and analysis, highlights how the use of explosive weapons in populated areas continues to severely disrupt humanitarian aid operations
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World: Islamic Development Bank and Qatar Charity Forge Strategic Partnership to Scale Support for Displaced Populations through GIFR [EN/AR]
. Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan — 17 June 2026 — The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), in its capacity as Trustee of the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees (GIFR), today announced the signing of a strategic Donor Contribution Agreement with Qatar Charity**.** The agreement was signed by Dr. Rami Ahmad,
La plupart des personnes de retour envisagent leur avenir au Guatemala grâce à un soutien adapté, selon un nouveau rapport OIM-MPI
. Photo : OIM 2024/Muse Mohammed Ville de Guatemala, 18 juin 2026 – Alors que le Gouvernement du Guatemala renforce les services de réintégration durable, un nouveau rapport de l’Institut de politique migratoire (MPI) et de l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) met en lumière l’évo
Nigeria: West and Central Africa: 2026 Flooding Outlook (16–20 June 2026)
Countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone .
DR Congo: Building trust is key to stopping the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the IFRC says | IFRC
. As Red Cross volunteers work with health authorities to contain the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola virus disease, community feedback reveals that fear, misinformation and mistrust remain major obstacles to saving lives. "There is no shortcut to ending an Ebola outbreak," said B
DR Congo: Building trust is key to stopping the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the IFRC says
. As Red Cross volunteers work with health authorities to contain the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola virus disease, community feedback reveals that fear, misinformation and mistrust remain major obstacles to saving lives. "There is no shortcut to ending an Ebola outbreak," said B
Nigeria: Humanitarian Dashboard Quarter One - 2026
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North-east Nigeria: Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states Humanitarian Dashboard (January- March 2026) As of June 2026
. SITUATION OVERVIEW In the first quarter of 2026, the Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) received $232.8 million in funding, representing approximately 45% of the $516.4 million required to address the urgent needs of 5.9 million people affected by conflict across Borno, Adamawa, a
World: Bracing for El Niño: FAO and WFP launch joint appeal to protect 8.8 million people from extreme weather events
. The Appeal calls for urgent, flexible funding ahead of anticipated climate shocks that could threaten food security, livelihoods and agricultural production across the world’s most vulnerable regions through this year and next. El Niño is forecasted to strengthen during the period covered by the o
WFP Philippines External Situation Report, 18 June 2026
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WFP Philippines Response to the 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Sarangani Situation Report #1 (18 June 2026)
. Overview On 8 June, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 33 km hit the waters 32 km southwest of Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao. Over 3,000 aftershocks were recorded in the span of three days following the initial tremor. The earthquake struck as children were returning for the first day of t
Lebanon: GBVIMS Comparative Narrative Analysis: March – April 2026
. The GBVIMS Comparative Narrative Analysis: March–April 2026 presents a comparative overview of reported GBV incidents recorded through the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System in Lebanon during March and April 2026. The analysis highlights a 76% increase in reported GBV incidents in
El Niño FAO–WFP Joint Anticipatory Action Appeal June 2026–March 2027 | World Food Programme
. Strong El Niño conditions are developing, putting millions of food-insecure people at risk and threatening agriculture and livelihoods across multiple regions. Drier weather is forecast in Southern Africa, Central America, parts of Asia and the Pacific, and parts of Eastern Africa, while risk of f
oPt: Gaza: Israel’s shelter restrictions force nearly a million people to endure summer heat in tents | NRC
. Press release Middle East Palestine Published 18. Jun 2026 Across Gaza, around 170,000 households, equivalent to nearly one million people, live in tents. Another 5,000 households sleep outdoors, while 52,000 households live in overcrowded shelters. This month, 850,000 people still lack emergency
Myanmar: Taw Oo District Incident Report: Burma Army soldiers fatally shot a 17-year-old boy in Htaw Ta Htoo Township (May 2025)
. This Incident Report describes events occurring in Htaw Ta Htoo (Htantabin) Township, Taw Oo (Toungoo) District. On 11 May 2025, before 10:30 pm, Burma Army soldiers from Infantry Battalion (IB) #73 intruded into Aa--- village, Per Htee village tract, while they were drunk and banged on the door o