Countries: Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Kenya is facing a complex humanitarian crisis driven by recurrent drought, flooding, disease outbreaks, displacement, refugee inflows, climate shocks, and localized conflict, with the most severe impacts in the arid and semi-arid lands (AS
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The Black church has been bound up with a desire for political freedom—and understandably so—since the beginning. From the earliest days of their work as ministers, Black preachers were concerned about both the spiritual needs and social condition of the African American community. In an essay publi
Reading some books, I’m reminded of G. K. Chesterton’s observation that “the object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.” Books that merely raise topics for discussion and fail to synthesize them into a narrative or argument leave me as unsatisfied as
. By Talya Meyers When war broke out in Sudan in 2023, Dr. Wala Mahgob quickly began to see patients with hemophilia, a genetic bleeding disorder, die for lack of treatment. Medical stockpiles of clotting factor were lost to looting and outbreaks of violent conflict, said Dr. Mahgob, head of the Hem
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .
. The World Health Organization has donated medical supplies and laboratory consumables valued at over US$1 million to the Ghana Health Service to enhance diagnostic capacity and improve the quality of healthcare delivery across the country. The official handover ceremony took place on 7 April 2026
. Mozambique: Cyclone Jude – Anticipatory Action Post-Distribution Monitoring (March 2025; publication May 2026) Mozambique remains highly vulnerable to cyclones due to its extensive coastline, high levels of poverty, and reliance on rainfed agriculture. In March 2025, Cyclone Jude struck Nampula Pr
. In this report, children speak with heartbreaking clarity about the realities they are surviving, and the futures they still dare to imagine… The question is not whether these dreams are achievable but whether there is political will and the courage to make them real." —Amanda Rives, Senior Direct
. Attacks on Health Carein the occupied Palestinian territory Data collected by Insecurity Insight shows that between 07 October 2023 and 17 May 2026 at least 3,281 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care took place across the occupied Palestinian territory. 95% of inci
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Countries: Yemen, Djibouti . Qatar Charity (QC), with the support of benevolent donors, has carried out an urgent relief intervention to assist Yemeni refugees in the Republic of Djibouti. The project involved the distribution of essential food packages to approximately 1,300 people, aiming to allev
. As part of the ongoing assistance for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, AMDA has provided financial aid to Eurasia, a Japan-based nonprofit, aiming to donate Japanese emergency vehicles and wheelchairs to the war-torn nation. AMDA has signed a partnership agreement with the organization that hop
. Funding shortfalls threaten Afghanistan's humanitarian response Humanitarian organizations in Afghanistan are facing a growing challenge in responding to widespread needs with increasingly limited resources. Across the country, millions of people are struggling with the combined effects of food in
Countries: World, Australia, Guam, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Samoa, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 09 June 2026: Dengue • American Samoa: As of 09 June 2026, dengue transmission remains ongoing in American Samoa, with a cumulative total of 1,010 labo
Countries: Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Kenya is facing a complex humanitarian crisis driven by recurrent drought, flooding, disease outbreaks, displacement, refugee inflows, climate shocks, and localized conflict, with the most severe impacts in the arid and semi-arid lands (AS
. His appointment was made by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, and he succeeds Indrika Ratwatte. The new DSRSG/RC/HC will coordinate the work of all UN agencies, funds and programs in the country, heading the development pillar of the integrated United Nations Assistance Mission in
. Refugees - already facing the highest levels of food insecurity - are being hit hardest, putting children at 7 times the risk of child marriage and child labour. 21% in new survey reported irregular school attendance among their children As funding declines and hunger rises, new research from inte
. In response, with support from Global Affairs Canada, Acted Canada in partnership with Acted Globalenting an integrated approach that addresses critical infrastructure gaps across multiple levels of the WASH system. The project focuses on rehabilitating essential services in health facilities, res
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . The Ebola virus disease outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, continues to spread in eastern DRC, marked by sustained geographical expansion and persistent operational challenges. As of 13 June 2026, health authorities had reported 782 confi
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. From the onset of the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine, UNHCR's approach has been to design and deliver programmes that meet urgent needs while simultaneously complementing and strengthening national and local capacities, to support sustainability, national leadership and community ownership. Loc
. From the onset of the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine, UNHCR's approach has been to design and deliver programmes that meet urgent needs while simultaneously complementing and strengthening national and local capacities, to support sustainability, national leadership and community ownership. Loc
. South & South East Asia (SSEA) Route | Situation overview The humanitarian crisis in Myanmar remains one of the world’s most complex and protracted, marked by repeated waves of displacement and limited prospects for durable solutions. Escalating conflict and human rights violations have forced
Countries: Chad, Sudan . “I sat with women returnees who walked for weeks, sometimes carrying children who were not their own, orphaned or lost along the way. As they return home, we cannot allow them to remain invisible,” said SungAh Lee, IOM Deputy Director General for Management and Reform during
. This report is produced by OCHA Somalia in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It provides information on the humanitarian situation across Somalia in May 2026. HIGHLIGHTS Six million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity between April and June, including 1.9 million in emer
Countries: Afghanistan, Djibouti, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen . Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) Cases: Two new WPV1 positive cases in 2026 from Afghanistan reported this week. The 2 new WPV1 cases are one each from: Kunar province (Nari district) and Hilmand provinc
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. Myanmar’s Economy shows tentative stabilization, but fuel shock intensifies pressures The economic outlook remains subdued, with growth projected at 2 percent in FY2026/27. YANGON, June 16, 2026 — Myanmar’s economy was showing tentative signs of stabilization prior to the Middle East conflict, but
. 2. Objectives Below are the objectives framing the activities included in the HNRP 2026. Strategic objectives are common to all sectors, whereas cluster-specific objectives pertain to shelter and NFI sector activities. Two Strategic Objectives will guide the humanitarian response in 2026: Strategi
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Different preachers get excited about different aspects of the sermon. Some collect and deploy excellent illustrations. Others nail the application week after week. Others can really reach your heart. What really fires me up are the connections between the Old and New Testaments, the way God’s plan
Syria (MNN) — Believers working in places where Christ isn’t known are like first responders. They have to overcome fear and walk boldly into dangerous situations because that’s where God has called them to serve. As Mike with Global Catalytic Ministries explains, “It’s not the absence of fear, it’s
USA (MNN) — In the medical world, the presenting issue, or problem, isn’t always the main issue. For example, you might have a chronic headache, but the main issue could be a brain tumor. To fix the presenting problem of headaches, you must first address the main issue of the tumor. Set Free’s Dean
“What’s next after youth ministry for you?” “How long do you plan to serve in this role?” “Do you think you’ll still like it in 10 years?” I’ve been asked those questions many times over the past year, ever since I began my first full-time pastoral role overseeing youth ministry. These questions are
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda . Highlights • As of 11 June 2026, 676 confirmed cases and 136 confirmed deaths were reported in the DRC, and 19 confirmed cases and 2 confirmed deaths1 in Uganda. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus,
Countries: Fiji, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia (France), Niue (New Zealand), Palau, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna (France) . HIGHLIGHTS • Since 1 January 2025, 11 dengue outb
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Countries: World, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Niue (New Zealand), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitca
Countries: Moldova, Ukraine . What is this document about? This document presents the key findings from an assessment on accountability and humanitarian assistance for refugees from Ukraine living in Moldova. As the refugee response has continued to evolve since the start of the crisis in February 2
. KEY FINDINGS • The national Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) without top-up increased by 2% compared to April (540,675 SDG), reaching 551,046 SDG. The highest observed values were recorded in Northern state (624,548 SDG) and South Kordofan state (608,299 SDG). • At the district level, the highest
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