On My Shelf helps you get to know various writers through a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives as readers. I asked Kevin Burrell—pastor of StoneBridge Church Community in Charlotte, North Carolina, and author of Considering Sparrows: What Birds Teach Us About Who We Are, Where We're Going, a
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. Situation Overview May 2026 was characterized by improved food security conditions driven by ongoing harvesting activities, which reduced household reliance on markets and stabilized food consumption across many rural areas. Despite these seasonal gains, household resilience remained fragile due t
Countries: Uganda, Chad, Ethiopia, Rwanda . 18 June 2026, Elshaday Gebeyehu, Pearl Karungi, Didas Kisembo and Petroc Wilton Refugee farming in Uganda builds self-reliance Daforoza’s life has changed radically in the 13 years since arriving in Navikale refugee settlement in the country’s southwest. T
. RESUMEN EJECUTIVO El Informe de Asistencia Humanitaria Global 2026 (GHA, por sus siglas en inglés) muestra una contracción sin precedentes en la financiación humanitaria internacional, lo que ha dejado a millones de personas en crisis sin asistencia y un retroceso en las reformas prometidas. La fi
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. Summary The Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2026 shows an unprecedented contraction in humanitarian funding, resulting in millions of people in crisis without assistance and backsliding on promised reforms. International humanitarian funding has contracted by almost a third since 2023, with
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. Le Rapport 2026 sur l’aide humanitaire mondiale (GHA) fait état d’une baisse sans précédent des financements humanitaires, qui prive d’aide des millions de personnes en situation de crise et entraîne un recul par rapport aux réformes promises. Le financement international de l’aide humanitaire a d
. Le Rapport 2026 sur l’aide humanitaire mondiale (GHA) fait état d’une baisse sans précédent des financements humanitaires, qui prive d’aide des millions de personnes en situation de crise et entraîne un recul par rapport aux réformes promises. Le financement international de l’aide humanitaire a d
Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan .
Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan .
On My Shelf helps you get to know various writers through a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives as readers. I asked Kevin Burrell—pastor of StoneBridge Church Community in Charlotte, North Carolina, and author of Considering Sparrows: What Birds Teach Us About Who We Are, Where We're Going, a
Ukraine (MNN) – A massive Russian missile and drone barrage struck Ukraine early last week, killing at least 11 people and damaging the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery complex. The attack ignited a fire at the Dormition Cathedral, an 11th-century church in the monastery complex – and considered one of
United States (MNN) — The Barna Research Institute found that there is growing interest in Christianity among Gen Z Americans. According to their research, over 30 percent of young people think religious revival could come in the next year. George Barna in the Christian Index says, “The [Charlie] Ki
Nigeria (MNN) — Christians facing persecution can find comfort in knowing that Christ walks with them through suffering. During a recent trip to Nigeria, Greg Musselman of Voice of the Martyrs Canada met with the local Christians. “The idea is to really encourage believers in these nations with what
My first impression of Jonathan Edwards wasn’t good. I lived for years with the distorted (and sadly common) perspective I received from a high school history textbook. It seemed like the only thing Edwards had done was preach “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” In college, an older student twis
. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • During the third week of June, the Afghani exchange rate remained almost stable at AFN 64.3/USD. Despite the recent depreciation, the Afghani remains stronger than both last year (8%) and the three-year average (15%), continuing to help moderate i
. Highlights UNICEF’s Global Programme Framework for Children on the Move sets out the organization’s renewed priorities and guiding principles for protecting, including and empowering children affected by migration and displacement worldwide. Grounded in child rights and informed by experience from
. This situation report provides updates on the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It outlines the planned and ongoing telecommunications activities of the Logistics & Telecommunications Cluster1 (LTC)—Telelcoms to support the ongoing humanit
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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. Delivered by Norway, a member of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan. Mr President, This statement is on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan and 21 other states. We support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and welcome his latest report. We
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Countries: Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . The UK is expanding funding for programmes which helps countries across North Africa deal with the impacts of migration from regional conflict. programme expanded to help migrants who have fled regional
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Countries: Lebanon, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . Baroness Chapman announced a new £13m UK humanitarian package to Lebanon to help deliver vital assistance to people affected by the crisis. On a joint visit to Lebanon with her French and Qatari counterparts, Development Mini
. Executive Summary The 12th iteration of the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW), co-hosted by OCHA and Switzerland, returned in 2026 with a renewed, shorter format and a strengthened strategic focus, with this year’s chosen theme centred on shaping the humanitarian reset and moving
Countries: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo . Introduction During this reporting period, South Sudan continued to face sustained public health emergency pressures driven by multiple disease outbreaks, climate-related shocks, displacement, and access constraints, which continued to strai
. The Water Security and Resilience Support Project in Chad (PASER) is a strategic investment in stability for communities facing fragility, climate shocks and forced displacement. It will help build climate resilience in Chad by improving access to essential infrastructure and services that are bet
. 2. Rationale 2.1 Background Four years after the escalation of the war in Ukraine since February 2022, the humanitarian crisis has become increasingly protracted, while continuing to evolve in scale, severity, and geographic distribution. As of early 2026, an estimated 3.9 million people remain in
. Highlights UN Relief Chief tells Security Council that Gaza civilians cannot wait for diplomacy, while in the West Bank, a decades-long deterioration is accelerating rapidly. Further encroachment of the “Yellow Line” triggers new displacement as Israeli troops advance towards populated areas of Ga
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. DENGUE CASE REPORTING During the 24th week, 4824 suspected dengue cases were reported across 25 districts, compared to 3255 cases in the previous week, reflecting an 48.2% increase. The Western Province accounted for 55.4% of total cases, with the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) contributing 3.1%,
. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 02-06-2026 What happened, where and when? Dengue cases have been on the rise in the country since the beginning of the year. Following a massive seasonal surge triggered by heavy rains in mid-May 2026, the epidemic trajectory accelerated signi
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Countries: Sudan, South Sudan .
. The dashboard provides an overview of humanitarian health services across Afghanistan, showing coverage, population reached, and overall progress toward annual health targets. It highlights coordinated efforts by partners to deliver essential health services to communities in need.
With every new day, two of the great wonders of God’s world pass right before our noses. These two marvels become so common that we often miss their glory. They are ordinary, in one sense, but from time to time, we do well to pause and stand in fresh awe of God and his special means for our good. Th
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. HIGHLIGHTS: Precipitation: Rainfall across Yemen declined gradually in May 2026, though intermittent convective showers continued in the highlands—especially in Ibb—while monthly totals remained below the five-year average. Rainfall anomalies: Relative to the 30-year average, May 2026 was generall
The Story: A new report finds that the single biggest factor in whether children keep the faith isn't their church, their youth group, or their peers but their parents. The more surprising finding is what works at home, and how often well-meaning Christian parents get it backward. The Background: Pa
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