DR Congo: Ebola Virus Disease: UNICEF emergency response and preparednessCountries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Uganda . About On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Children are disproportionately affectReliefWebJun 3disaster
Why (and When) It’s Okay for Christians to Get AngryA few months ago, my elementary-age sons insisted Jesus had sinned: “He wasn’t perfect, Mom. Remember how he got angry in the temple?” I was surprised they had come to this conclusion on their own. But when I reflect on most cultural expressions of anger, I understand why they would conflate anger wChristianity TodayJun 3missions
The Tremor of JoyJesus’ paired parables of the hidden treasure and the precious pearl in Matthew 13:44–46 endlessly intrigue me. Each is fewer than 35 words. Jesus in the first parable compares the kingdom of heaven to a treasure hidden in a field. When, by a stroke of luck, a man stumbles over it, he gleefully sellChristianity TodayJun 3missions
Large-Scale Strikes on Kyiv Leave Christians Counting the CostOn the evening of May 23, Andrei Murzin’s phone alerted him about the possibility of an overnight Russian attack. The professor and program director at Kyiv Theological Seminary faced a choice: Stay in his 15th-floor apartment—an option that made him a little nervous—or spend the night in his garageChristianity TodayJun 3disaster
oPt: WFP Palestine Food Security Analysis: West Bank Food Security Report – Q4: 2025 (May 2026). Executive Summary Overview Since October 7, 2023, the West Bank has faced severe movement restrictions that disrupt daily travel, restrict access to the workplace, and constrain local trade. More gates and checkpoints, coupled with widespread job losses and ongoing delays in public wage payments, ReliefWebJun 3disaster
WFP Ukraine White Paper: Issue No. 4, May 2026 | There is No Place Like Home: Returns to Frontline Areas in Ukraine and Humanitarian Implications. Around the world, travelling “home” often evokes a nostalgic feeling of returning to familiar places, spending time in cozy family gatherings, and experiencing the warm sense of belonging associated with home. For Ukrainians, this is often not the case, as many native homes have been damaged or deReliefWebJun 3disaster
Policy Brief - Bridging Policy and Practice 2026 Returning to Syria: Supporting safe and inclusive returns from Jordan and LebanonCountries: Syrian Arab Republic, Jordan, Lebanon . Context The December 2024 overthrow of the Assad-led government has had a myriad of consequences for prospects for peace and stability in Syria, raising cautious hope for pathways towards durable solutions for internally displaced persons and refugeReliefWebJun 3disaster
Direct Relief Delivers Donated HIV Treatment for Children in Rwanda. Sherer Direct Relief has taken a step to address emerging gaps in HIV treatment following changes in U.S. government aid, delivering a specialized antiretroviral medicine to Rwanda for treating children with HIV. While Direct Relief has long supported care for HIV-related opportunistic infections ReliefWebJun 3disaster
WFP Bolivia Situation Report, 2 June 2026. HIGHLIGHTS WFP has commenced the first phase of institutional food deliveries to priority health and social care facilities in La Paz and El Alto, providing 2 MT of food commodities to support continuity of meal services. WFP has reinforced surge response capacities and humanitarian logistics arraReliefWebJun 3disaster
DR Congo: Population movements from Bunia, Mongbwalu and Rwampara based on privacy-secure analysis of mobile operator data from Vodacom Congo. Executive summary This report uses anonymised mobile operator data from Vodacom Congo to map population movements out of the three health zones — Bunia, Mongbwalu and Rwampara — that account for the vast majority of confirmed and suspected cases in the 2026 DRC Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak. The aim oReliefWebJun 3disaster
UNHCR Angola Forcibly Displaced Persons Snapshot - May 2026Countries: Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, World .ReliefWebJun 3disaster
World: Moins d’ouragans ne signifie pas moins de risques : l’IFRC renforce la préparation à travers les AmériquesCountries: World, Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Uruguay . L’organisation a appelé à des investissements soutenus dans la préparation, l’action anticipative et les systReliefWebJun 3disaster
NEWS QUOTE: Children killed and injured in one of the biggest attacks on Ukraine in recent months. The casualty toll continues to be updated as the rescue operation continues. The war has intensified this year, with Save the Children analysis of UN data showing that over two children have been killed or injured each day during the first four months of 2026 – a 27% increase compared with the preReliefWebJun 3disaster
World: Delivering better together - Designing the New Log-Smart Humanitarian Supply Chain. Executive Summary The humanitarian system is entering a phase of structural transformation. The weaknesses identified since the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit and the Grand Bargain — fragmentation, duplication, limited interoperability, insufficient localisation, and lack of collective efficiency ReliefWebJun 3disaster
Philippines: PDRF forges partnership with Kaksaan ne Dumaget de Antipolo - Dumagat Remontados. BRIDGE is a four-year project implemented by PDRF to improve the climate and disaster resilience of water-stressed communities in the cities of Antipolo and Baguio City, through funding support from the Global Affairs Canada. The ceremonial signing marks a significant milestone in the Foundation’sReliefWebJun 3disaster
World: Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 02 June 2026Countries: World, Cook Islands, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kiribati, Micronesia (Federated States of), New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Uganda, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 26 May 2026: Dengue • New Caledonia: As of 24 May 2026, denguReliefWebJun 3disaster
Myanmar: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (26 May - 1 June 2026)Countries: Myanmar, Japan . JAPAN On 3 June 2026, Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi continued to affect large parts of Japan, bringing torrential rainfall, strong winds and heightened risks of flooding and landslides across several regions. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the storm maReliefWebJun 3disaster
DR Congo: Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda: Situation Report #3 (June 1, 2026)Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Key Updates • Project HOPE’s team is in Uganda and working closely with government officials to support surveillance measures, contact tracing efforts, and prevent further spread. • Project HOPE, working with partners and suppliers, will be distrReliefWebJun 3disaster
Chad: Humanitarian Bulletin | March-April 2026. HIGHLIGHT CERF: two decades of rapid response, with the fund remaining a vital pillar in the face of crises and resource shortages. A new allocation from the Regional Humanitarian Fund (FHRAOC) prioritising a localised response, involving 40 partners, the majority of whom are national NGOs. MeasleReliefWebJun 3disaster
World: Annual Impact Report, January 2026Countries: World, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . Executive Summary This third Annual Impact Report (AIR) marks the conclusion of a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) phase for hulo, providing the first consoReliefWebJun 3disaster
Syria: From Ruins to Rebuilding Inclusive Economic Recovery in Aleppo [EN/AR]. A Window of Opportunity More than a decade after the onset of conflict, Syria is entering a fragile yet consequential phase. The political developments of 8 December 2024 have contributed to a noticeable shift in the operating environment for businesses across the country. While challenges remain ReliefWebJun 3disaster
UNHCR Iran: Factsheet - June 2026Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Iraq . The Islamic Republic of Iran is host to one of the largest protracted refugee populations in the world, with 1.65 million forcibly displaced people of different documentation statuses in the country. Iran has generously provided protection aReliefWebJun 3disaster
Ukraine's next generation shares messages for the West as capital endures more strikesUkraine (MNN) — Monday night, June 1, Russia struck Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine with more than 70 missiles and over 650 drones. It was the third heavy assault on Kyiv in less than a month. Previous strikes on May 13–14 and 23–24 in Kyiv and other locations were just as devastating, if not mMission Network NewsJun 3poverty
Thousands in Canada speak up over Bill C-9 religious freedom concernsCanada (MNN) — Concern over Bill C-9 in Canada has mobilized thousands of people. In previous stories, we've covered Bill C-9, its potential risks, ways Christians can respond prayerfully, and its significance in a broader global context, including developments in Finland. Since then, Canadians acroMission Network NewsJun 3persecution
Mission Cry shipment reaches UgandaUganda (MNN) — Last month, a Mission Cry shipping container headed to Uganda was delayed at sea by geopolitical tensions, but it has now finally reached the country. Jason Woolford with Mission Cry says, “This container has finally been able to hit the port. It's been released… and it has already beMission Network NewsJun 3missions
Two More Vietnamese Christians Detained in Central HighlandsTwo Montagnard Vietnamese Christian men — Pastor Siu Yúi, 68, and church member Siu Dok, 40 — were recently arrested in Gia Lai Central Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region. Both men were charged with “religious teachings” to mobilize ethnic minority communities in Vietnam’s Central HighlaInternational Christian ConcernJun 2persecution
Trump administration has dropped plans for anti-weaponization fund, acting AG saysWorld MagazineJun 2missions
Chinese Pastors Denied Access to Bibles in PrisonThree leaders of Maizhong Reformed Church — Pastor Zhang Sen, Pastor Chang Shun, and Elder Ma Tao — have been reportedly denied access to God’s Word while in prison in China. The three men were arrested in June 2025 when the church was raided. Communist officials charged them with being part of a cuInternational Christian ConcernJun 2persecution
Pakistani Police Shoot Christian ManAlayan Johnson, a 22-year-old Christian auto-rickshaw driver in Punjab, Pakistan, was shot by police after being mistaken for a suspect. Now, police are reportedly pressuring him to call off an investigation into the shooting. In a video statement from his hospital bed, Johnson recounted the terrifyInternational Christian ConcernJun 2persecution
Buddhists Throw Stones at Church as Christians Pray InsideWith nearly 20 Christians gathered inside for prayer, Buddhists threw stones at Zion Church on May 21 in Southern Sri Lanka. According to local sources, at around 8 p.m., during prayers, a loud noise was suddenly heard on the roof. The congregation soon realized that stones were being deliberately tInternational Christian ConcernJun 2persecution
The Hidden Bureaucracy: How Selangor’s Shoplot Worship Ban Connects to a Bigger AgendaFor decades, non-Muslim communities throughout Malaysia have operated under a quiet, frustrating reality. Due to a chronic shortage of land available for non-Islamic places of worship — referred to administratively as “Rumah Ibadat Selain Islam” or “RISI” — thousands of churches have found their onlInternational Christian ConcernJun 2persecution
Islamic Extremists Disrupt Church Services in IndonesiaA worship service at the Misi Sejahtera Church (GMS) in the Glugo area of Panggungharjo Village in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was interrupted by Islamic extremists on Sunday morning, May 24. About 15 members of the Islamic Jihad Front FJI (Laskar), led by Abdurahman Abu Zaki, also known as Darohman, aInternational Christian ConcernJun 2persecution
Fatherhood Makes Your Brain BetterIn 2013, my family moved from Chicago to Los Angeles so I could work on a PhD. My wife returned to the (paid) workforce, and I took on the daytime caregiving role for our children, who were two and four. I learned the slow and sometimes frantic rhythms of wrangling preschoolers, fitting my graduate Christianity TodayJun 2poverty
Paul’s Paradoxical Way of Being Refreshed: Philemon 18–22In seeking a welcome for the runaway slave, Onesimus, Paul banks on his history with Philemon, and risks his own resources, modeling radical Christian love.Watch NowDesiring GodJun 2missions
C. S. Lewis, the New Atheists, and the Failure to Disprove God with Alister McGrathAlister McGrath remembers life as an atheist back in the late 1960s. He believed only what could be proven to be true. And he judged religious believers for trusting in an irrational fantasy. Looking back, though, he can see an emotional basis for what he thought were purely rational conclusions. HeThe Gospel CoalitionJun 2missions