Kelly M. Kapic

A New Way to Think About Women’s Roles

This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Julia Higgins, Christ and His Bride: How Men and Women Tell the Story of the Gospel (B&H Books, 2026) “In the past thirty years or so, conversations about womanhood in the church have been low-key obsessed with what women shouldn’t b

World: At least one million women and girls lose access to critical support as aid cuts dismantle women’s organizations working in humanitarian crises

Countries: World, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti . Beyond the Breaking Point, a new UN Women report published today on the impact of aid cuts, finds that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical support since January 2025. The report is based on respons

World: Beyond the breaking point: The continuing impact of funding cuts on women’s organizations in humanitarian settings

. The publication presents new evidence on how sustained reductions in humanitarian funding are affecting women-led and women's rights organizations—and the women and girls who depend on them. Building on UN Women's 2025 assessment of the initial impacts of funding reductions, the report draws on a

UNHCR - Pakistan Voluntary Repatriation of Afghan Refugees (1 January to 30 June 2026)

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BISP, WFP, WHO, UNICEF extend partnership to protect 3.3 million children and women from malnutrition in Pakistan

.3 million children and women from malnutrition across Pakistan. Integrated into BISP, the Benazir Nashonuma Programme delivers nutrition and health services to the most vulnerable pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under the age of 2 through a nationwide network of 578 facilitation centr

WFP triggers historic anticipatory action plan to shield people from severe drought impact in South Sudan

. Anticipatory action is when humanitarian assistance is triggered before a crisis hits, so communities can protect lives, food security and livelihoods before the worst impacts unfold. WFP triggered the anticipatory action plan in Eastern Equatoria as drought risk intensifies and is now delivering

DR Congo: Ebola outbreak a crisis within a neglected crisis | NRC

. Jul 2026 “The current Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is unfolding in communities already exhausted by years of conflict and repeated displacement. “In DR Congo’s Ituri province – the current epicentre – displaced communities have faced years in shelters designed for temporary stay, with poor sanitation

WFP Namibia Country Brief, June 2026

. 105,813 households reached with rice bags as of May 2026, (53 percent female, 47 percent Male). Consolidation of June 2026 figures are ongoing. 4,354 mt of rice distributed KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP is supporting the Government of the Republic of Namibia to reinforce emergency preparedness, social prot

DR Congo: UNICEF Rapid Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo (UniRR) Provinces of Ituri, Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, Tanganyika | One Page Bulletin of June 2026

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UNHCR - Pakistan Overview of Refugee and Afghans of other status in Pakistan (as of June 30, 2026)

Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan .

World: WMO Airborne Dust Bulletin No. 10 – July 2026

. WMO highlights sand and dust storm hotspots, impacts and research Geneva, Switzerland (WMO) – Some parts of the world, including China and the US-Mexican border, experienced record- breaking sand and dust storms in 2025, impacting health and the environment and disrupting economic activities and t

WFP triggers historic anticipatory action plan to shield people from severe drought impact in South Sudan

. Anticipatory action is when humanitarian assistance is triggered before a crisis hits, so communities can protect lives, food security and livelihoods before the worst impacts unfold. WFP triggered the anticipatory action plan in Eastern Equatoria as drought risk intensifies and is now delivering

Needs Assessment Working Group Bangladesh: Chattogram Division - Flash Flood & Landslides | Flash Update #1, 9 July 2026)

Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Flash Flood & Landslide Update (9 July 2026): Heavy rainfall since 5 July has triggered flooding and landslides across Chattogram Division, affecting 7 districts and approximately 536,000 people, displacing around 17,000 people and causing 11 reported casualties.

Papua New Guinea: Humanitarian Snapshot (As of 30 June 2026)

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Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 09.07.2026 midnight)

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India's latest FCRA changes raise concerns for Gospel work

India (MNN) – From tighter paperwork to tighter pressure, India's latest Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) regulations could make ministry even more difficult for Christian organizations. India recently updated the FCRA with stricter reporting requirements on non-profits. The new regulation

Language access leads to Gospel access for the Deaf

International (MNN) — Imagine growing up and not being able to communicate with the people you love most – even your parents. Sadly, this describes the reality for most Deaf kids. “Many, many Deaf children, 90 percent or more, don’t get access to any language until school age,” DOOR International’s

Hope beyond the headlines in war-torn Ukraine

Ukraine (MNN) — Ukrainians are still recovering after a wave of Russian attacks on cities across the country last week. At least 48 people were killed, many were injured, and countless others lost their homes. The strikes were the deadliest to hit Kyiv this year. Eric Mock with Slavic Gospel Associa

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #60 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 10 July 2026, 6AM

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Sudan Emergency IDP Site Mapping: Kordofan Region (May 2026)

. Key Messages • The assessment mapped 127 IDP sites across 14 localities in North, South, and We Kordofan, hosting an estimated 141,134 displaced individuals from 27,749 households. However, access constraints limited coverage in parts of the Kordofan region, suggesting that overall displacement ma

UNFPA Situation Report: Lebanon Crisis (23 June - 7 July 2026)

. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains fragile despite a reduction in hostilities, with significant and persistent humanitarian, protection, and early recovery needs. Daily airstrikes and military operations, particularly in southern Lebanon, continue to pose risks to civilians and limit sa

Haiti — Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) 100.1 — Updates on Displacements following armed attacks in the municipality of Kenscoff (West Department) (4 — 9 July 2026)

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Afghanistan: Emergency Border Response report (21 June - 04 July 2026)

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan .

Afghanistan: Weekly Market Report: Issue 302: Week 1 – July 2026

. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • Exchange Rate: During the first week of July, the Afghani depreciated to AFN 65.7/USD, weakening by 1.7% compared to the previous week. Despite this decline, the currency remained 5% stronger than last year and 13% stronger than the three-year ave

Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief of the Government of Bangladesh Donates Rice to WFP for Food Assistance to Rohingya Population

Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . COX'S BAZAR, 9 July 2026 – The Government of Bangladesh, through the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), on 9 July handed over the first tranche of a 400-metric-tonne rice donation to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support food assis

Venezuela (República Bolivariana de): Terremoto (24 Jun 2026) - Equipos Médicos de Emergencia a 09/07/2026

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West Bengal Christians Move to Counter 'Malicious Propaganda'

A statewide mobilization program to counter an alleged surge of fabricated social media content and false allegations of mass religious conversions has been announced by West Bengal’s top Christian body on July 3. The program, titled “Memorandum Submission Fortnight,” will run until July 19, during

Venezuela Health Cluster: Earthquakes Situation Report #4 (7 July 2026)

. Al 7 de julio el gobierno nacional ha reportado 3.685 personas fallecidas, 16.740 heridos, 6.462 personas rescatadas y 25.970 pacientes atendidos tras la contingencia, según el Parte Oficial del Gobierno. Se han registrado 1.076 réplicas desde el evento inicial, con una tendencia decreciente en fr

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 10 July 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #59 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 09 July 2026, 6PM

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South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope

. For more than 40 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked alongside communities across the country, helping people survive conflict, recover from injury and rebuild their lives. Through these moments captured over the years, we look back at that journey and the humanit

Lesotho Food Security Outlook June 2026 - January 2027: Households expected to meet food needs following favorable harvest

. Key Messages Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected to persist across the Southern Lowlands, Senqu River Valley, and Mountain regions through January 2027. Food stocks are expected to deplete early by September 2026, increasing market reliance amid localized above-average staple food prices

Malawi Food Security Outlook June 2026 - January 2027: Crisis (IPC Phase 3) anticipated in the south through January driven by weather shocks

. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected in parts of southern Malawi (the area of highest concern) and localized areas of the central region from October 2026 through January 2027, a marked deterioration following widespread Minimal (IPC Phase 1) and Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes

Georgia Pluvial/Flash Flood in Eastern Georgia 2025 - DREF Final Report (MDRGE020)

. Description of the Event Date of event 01-10-2025 What happened, where and when? At the end of September 2025, heavy and prolonged rainfall struck eastern Georgia, with Lagodekhi Municipality in Kakheti, experiencing the most severe impact. Rising river levels and overflows triggered flash floods

Bangladesh: BGD: Flood - 07-2026 - Situation Report-4, Monsoon depression in Cox’s Bazar (2026-07-09)

Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Sources for data marked as Other The well-marked low persists over Northwest Madhya Pradesh & adjoining area. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and recurve northeastwards thereafter. Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay

VNM: Flood - 07-2026 - Flash Floods and Landslides in Northern Viet Nam #3 (2026-07-09)

. Description Despite the weakening of Typhoon Maysak, its circulation, combined with prevailing weather conditions, has continued to bring heavy rainfall to the northern mountainous provinces of Viet Nam, increasing the risk of flash floods, landslides and localised flooding. According to the Vietn

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World: Pacific Region - Coordination Meeting Minutes, Suva, 2 July 2026 2/2

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Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of): Earthquake Response Situation Report #9 (8 July 2026)

. The ninth Situation Report provides an update on IOM’s response to the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela as of 8 July. It also includes IOM’s Flash Appeal funding priorities to scale up urgent assistance. Highlights IOM launched a USD 98 million Appeal to assist 850,000 p

U.K. vicar cleared after 7-year legal battle over gender ideology