“There is nothing new under the sun.” So begins the speaker of Ecclesiastes, and his refrain is certainly true in the history of philosophy, ancient or modern. Stoicism, a philosophical school focused on maximizing self-control as the way to achieve inner peace, is on the rise once again. Organizati
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. Flood is one of the most severe hazards in Nepal in terms of physical and socioeconomic losses. Major perennial rivers such as Koshi, Karnali, and Narayani often cause flooding across multiple districts of the Southern Terai, while rivers originating in the Mahabharat range, including West Rapti a
. IN NUMBERS 133,672 rations provided in June 2026 2,227 mt food distributed in June 2026 USD 179,070 cash transferred in June 2026 USD 11.4 M required in the next six months (July – December 2026) KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP faces imminent funding constraints, with a pipeline break expected by September 202
. Toutefois, les améliorations demeurent fragiles, réparties de manière inégale et insuffisantes pour concrétiser les objectifs de développement durable (ODD) d’ici à 2030, selon le rapport sur L’État de la sécurité alimentaire et de la nutrition dans le monde 2026, publié mardi par cinq organismes
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Countries: Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, Uganda .
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar .5 Million agreement to strengthen safe, dignified and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services as part of the Rohingya response in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The agreement, which was signed in Riyadh by Eng. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz, KSrelief Assistant Sup
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. UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist | World Food Programme The 2026 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) also examines the cost of healthy diets Rome – Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year
. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations specialized agencies. The rep
. A Self-Help Group can be defined as a peer-led, culturally accepted mechanism to build financial independence, resilience, and mutual support. Members pool savings to provide micro-loans, share skills and provide mutual social support, providing a vital vehicle for financial inclusion and poverty
. Rising food and fuel costs due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a surge in commercial shipping fees have left families struggling to survive in a country already grappling with one of the world’s worst food crises with 52% of the population – 18 million people - facing hunger [1]. Fuel i
. 483,000 people assisted in June 2026 (69% female) 2,023 mt food distributed USD 244,000 cash transferred USD 38.3M (July 2026 – Dec 2026) net funding requirements KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP and the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have signed a new three-year, agreement to extend the Benazir Nash
Countries: World, American Samoa, Australia, Cambodia, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Samoa, United States of America, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna (France) . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 14 July 2026: Dengue • American Samoa: As of 21 July 2026, dengue transmissio
. The conflict in Darfur, which began in 2004, has been compounded by political and economic instability since October 2021, and more recently, escalating violence and civil war in the capital Khartoum in April 2023. Climate change further complicates the situation – leading to an increased number a
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Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .
. 1. Context Overview Mozambique continues to face a complex humanitarian situation driven by the combined impacts of climate-related shocks and protracted conflict, with significant consequences for the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. In 2026, severe flooding in the central and sou
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Many modern hermeneutics lessons open with an example of how not to interpret. The infamous Augustinian allegory of Luke’s parable of the Good Samaritan is the classic offender. Augustine interprets Luke 10 in the following way: A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho; Adam himself is mean
For 150 years, St. Peter Evangelical Church has maintained a visible and vibrant presence in the Iranian capital of Tehran. Mansour Khajehpour—a former elder at St. Peter—said the Presbyterian church was known to everyone in the neighborhood, where he lived from 1991 to 1993. As a university student
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Shortly after my wife and I were engaged, we flew to visit my parents. We couldn’t reserve seats together, so we asked one of her seatmates to switch with me. “We just got engaged,” we explained. Her seatmates and the people in the rows behind her gave us knowing looks. “We remember those days,” the
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. Somalia is facing one of the most complex hunger crises in recent years, driven by drought, insecurity, a sharp drop in humanitarian funding, and the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East. The situation is on high alert, with around 2 million people in IPC Phase 4, more than double las
. Somalia is facing one of the most complex hunger crises in recent years, driven by drought, insecurity, a sharp drop in humanitarian funding, and the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East. The situation is on high alert, with around 2 million people in IPC Phase 4, more than double las
. Throughout Q2 2026, with support from ECHO, IOM maintained operations in 17 priority displacement sites hosting more than 137,000 individuals, while extending advocacy support to 74 IOM phased-out sites. Despite these scale-down measures, IOM continued to provide CFM services and advocacy across b
. Throughout Q2 2026, with support from ECHO, IOM maintained operations in 17 priority displacement sites hosting more than 137,000 individuals, while extending advocacy support to 74 IOM phased-out sites. Despite these scale-down measures, IOM continued to provide CFM services and advocacy across b
. 17,488 people assisted in May 2026(53% female) USD 1.8 M cash transferred in May 2026 USD 13.9 M required KEY HIGHLIGHTS • In May, WFP advanced preparations to expand voucher assistance and community kitchen support for vulnerable migrants and host communities, while mobilizing bridge funding to e
. This report presents a comparative analysis of gender-based violence incidents reported through the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System in Lebanon during April and May 2026. Following the resumption of conflict in March, reported incidents increased sharply by 75.9 per cent between
. The Health Cluster Monthly Bulletin is a key information product that highlights the humanitarian health response, achievements, and key updates from Health Cluster partners. It provides partners, donors, and stakeholders with a consolidated overview of the health response during the reporting per
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. The data comes from NRC's documentation of attacks on education across Colombia's conflict areas between January and June 2026, covering 61 incidents within seven departments where the organisation provides humanitarian assistance to people affected by the armed conflict. Four in ten attacks took
. In Quarter 2 2026, 3 Site Management Partners worked together with more than 80 Site Management staff receiving & managing community feedback. Each Site Management partner covers a different number of sites and therefore, manages varying amounts of community feedback: IOM recorded 5,174 ticket
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