Yemen WASH Cluster Humanitarian update Jan-May 2026
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World: UN WFP Annual Performance Report 2025 _ Delivering faster and smarter despite compounding crises
. In 2025, hunger was driven by violent conflicts, natural disasters, and economic shocks, compounded by severe constraints on humanitarian access, which limited food availability for those most in need. More than 1.4 million people lived in famine-like conditions across six WFP operations – Haiti,
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ and Homer’s Splintered Gospel
Centuries before the New Testament authors wrote their gospels, Homer laid down his own evangelium: Now royal Odysseus, who had borne the long war, spoke again: …“Your lord is now at hand.And I expect a gift for this good news [evangelion]when he enters his own hall. Till then I would nottake a rag,
Love Thy Trillionaires
Last month, Elon Musk became the first trillionaire in recorded history. A trillion requires imagination. It approaches a quarter of total US federal tax revenue. It exceeds the combined net worth of Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos. According to Oxfam, it surpasses the total wealth of the
After US Aid Cuts, the Sick Wonder Who Will Visit Them
Florence Mwendwa, 49, proudly showed off her walker as she took unsteady steps up a rocky path surrounded by tea farms in rural Kenya. Her husband, Ashford Mutwiri, helped her walk, but the health workers who visit her regularly at home told her she was looking so much better than a few months ago,
Died: Robert Sloan
Robert Sloan Jr., president of Houston Christian University, suffered a massive stroke and died on July 4 at age 77. Sloan played baseball as a Baylor University undergraduate in the late 1960s and was president of the university from 1995 to 2005. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary president
Chad: Cluster santé: veille informationnelles des activités_Juin 2026
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Situational Report - Response to Venezuela Earthquakes (July 8th, 2026)
. Highlights • The humanitarian crisis continues to evolve following the twin earthquakes of 24 June. According to OCHA (7 July), 3,685 people have died, 16,740 have been injured, more than 1,000 aftershocks have been recorded and 6,462 people have been rescued, with La Guaira remaining the hardest-
Haiti : Evaluation Rapide Multisectorielle (ERM) (20260622_ACT_AVS_VIO_PRA_DES_GON_STM (ETT 98)) - Localité : Haute Feuille, Pisto, Villars, Bigot, Dociné, Blokòs, Bertrand|1ère, 2ème, 3ème, 5ème sections
. Suite aux affrontements armés survenus dans plusieurs localités du département de l'Artibonite — à Mapou (1ère section communale de La Croix-Périsse, commune de L'Estère) le 18 juin 2026, ainsi qu'à Jean-Denis (1ère section communale de Bas Coursin I, commune de Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite), Be
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. From policymakers to entrepreneurs, Asia and the Pacific’s agricultural innovations took centre stage at the first-ever FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming. Held from 1 to 3 July 2026 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, the conferenc
Venezuela Earthquakes: Situation Report #5 (July 7, 2026)
. Project HOPE continues to expand its earthquake response across northern Venezuela as humanitarian operations transition from rescue efforts to sustained health and humanitarian assistance activities. Our team is scaling up mobile medical services, strengthening support for primary health faciliti
PDC Bavi Response CNMI and Guam: Next 96 Hours Situation Update as of 1500 ChST (Guam) 07 July / 0500Z 07 July 2026
Countries: Guam, Japan, Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America) . Logistics corridor (air and sea access) STAR Marianas Air has canceled all inter-island flights, while A.B. Won Pat International Airport resumed flight operations on 7 July as Guam moved to Condition of Readiness 4 an
Venezuela Earthquake Response Situation Update and Response Actors: Expected Needs, Next 96 Hours — As of 07 July 2026 | 1700ET/2100Z
. The response is transitioning from live rescue to recovery. Live rescues are now rare exceptions. Missing-persons estimates range from tens of thousands (unverified crowd-sourced registries cite 43,000 to 46,000), against no confirmed official figure. The UN is planning against a scenario of up to
Lebanon: Flash Update #41 - Escalation of hostilities in Lebanon (as of 6 July 2026)
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Refugees & Asylum Seekers Population in Iraq, June 2026
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Venezuela Protection Situation Update #3 - Earthquake Response
. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On the 24th of June 2026, two earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes affected the centre-north of Venezuela, with particularly severe consequences in the states of La Guaira and Grand Caracas. After 12 days, the emergency continues to evolve in a context marked by internal displac
Yemen WASH Cluster Humanitarian update Jan-May 2026
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DR Congo: DRC - Ebola Response Logistics Services Quick Guide, July 2026
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DR Congo: DRC - Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Common Logistics Services, July 2026
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World: La Suède annonce une contribution d'un million de dollars des États-Uniss à l'OIM
Countries: World, Sweden . La contribution de la Suède s'inscrit dans le cadre de la Campagne pour la résilience de l'OIM, une initiative mondiale visant à mobiliser 100 millions USD de financements flexibles afin d'aider l'Organisation à préserver ses capacités essentielles face à une instabilité m
World: Sweden Announces USD 1 Million Contribution to IOM
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World: Suecia anuncia una contribución de 1 millón de dólares estadounidenses a la OIM
Countries: World, Sweden . La contribución de Suecia forma parte de la Campaña de Resiliencia de la OIM, un esfuerzo mundial orientado a movilizar 100 millones de USD en financiación flexible para ayudar a la Organización a salvaguardar sus capacidades fundamentales en un contexto de creciente inest
Framework for HFA and MPCA Programmatic Articulation in Yemen - June 2026
. Yemen Cash and Markets Working Group and FSAC have jointly developed Framework for Humanitarian Food Assistance (HFA ) and MPCA Programmatic Articulation in Yemen. The framework provides operational guidance on the complementary use of MPCA and HFA, with the aim of strengthening coordination, impr
Yemen Cash and Markets Working Group and FSAC have jointly developed Framework for Humanitarian Food Assistance (HFA ) and MPCA Programmatic Articulation in Yemen. The framework provides operational guidance on the complementary use of MPCA and HFA, with
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Yemen - Response and Gap Analysis - Activities of the Protection Cluster Including Child Protection, Women Protection and Mine Action Working Groups (WGs) (January - March 2026)
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Yemen: 2026 Response and Gap Analysis (Jan-Mar)
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UNHCR Afghanistan Protection Monitoring 1st Quarter 2026
. INTRODUCTION In Afghanistan’s complex protection context, characterized by continued returns, ongoing displacement, economic hardship, and sustained protection risks, Community-Based Protection Monitoring (CBPM) plays a central role in informing protection analysis and response. CBPM enables UNHCR
Lebanon Response Plan: Cash Working Group - At a Glance Report - Q1 2026
. The Q1 2026 dashboard summarizes progress in the delivery of Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) under the Lebanon Response Plan (LRP) and Flash Appeal (FA), highlighting key achievements during the reporting period. MPCA remains a core modality for supporting poor and vulnerable households and in
Ukraine Situation - Moldova : Protection Working Group - UNHCR: Protection Brief #8 July 2026
Countries: Moldova, Ukraine . Operational Context & Analysis As of 31 May 2026, more than 1.25 million refugees had arrived in the Republic of Moldova1 from Ukraine since 24 February 2022. While most continued westward to the EU, around 140,000 Ukrainian refugees, of whom 64% were female, and 48
Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 08.07.2026 midnight)
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IDN: Drought - 06-2026 - Anticipatory Action: Severe Drought Risk due to El Niño and Positive IOD - Indonesia 2026 #2 (2026-07-09)
. Risk Analysis According to the latest seasonal outlook issued by the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) on 10 June 2026, Indonesia is expected to face an increased risk of drought as El Niño develops during the second half of 2026 with a moderate to strong intensi
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Lebanon: Israeli attacks killing children, wiping out families must be investigated as war crimes [EN/AR]
. Three Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon in March 2026 that killed 24 civilians – 12 of them children – wiping out families, must be investigated as war crimes, Amnesty International said today. The organization investigated three Israeli attacks that destroyed civilian homes in al-Thakana ne
World: Feeling the Pinch: Saving Fuel through Sustainable Supply Chains (WREC Info Session), 30 June 2026
. Content Sustainable Warehousing in Humanitarian Operations Overview How can humanitarian warehouses reduce environmental impacts while improving efficiency and controlling costs? In this Global Information Session, participants explored practical, field-tested approaches to making warehouse operat
Myanmar Emergency Overview Map - Number of people displaced since Feb 2021 and remain displaced (as of 06 Jul 2026)
Countries: Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Thailand .
Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report #15 (08 July 2026, Time: 09:00 pm)
. Situation Report No. 15Earthquakes in Venezuela08 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 1,100 aftershocks. At least seven (7) states have been impacted. La Guaira remains the most affected state
Myanmar Emergency Overview Map - Number of people displaced since Feb 2021 and remain displaced (as of 29 Jun 2026)
Countries: Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Thailand .
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Countries: Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Thailand .
Internet restoration brings renewed connection and hope for isolated believers in Iran
Iran (SAT-7) — A Christian multi-media ministry is reconnecting with viewers in Iran after a nationwide internet blackout left millions isolated from the outside world for nearly three months. As internet access gradually returns across the country, SAT-7 USA is once again hearing directly from view
A "trust but verify" generation looks beyond the screen for truth
International (MNN) — People are becoming increasingly skeptical of what they see online, and that shift is opening new doors for the Gospel. Many are growing weary of misinformation, AI-generated videos that look real, and the uncertainty created by conflicts around the world. Denise Godwin with In
Strikes expose goals of Iranian regime and a people longing for breakthrough
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Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 09 July 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]
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