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. One year ago today, a group of local and national NGOs came together to establish the MLHCP based on a single conviction: humanitarian action in Mozambique must be led by those closest to the communities it serves. What we set out to build was a movement of like-minded organisations committed to t
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. Context Ethiopia continues to face recurrent public health emergencies driven by the interaction of protracted conflict, climate shocks, population displacement, and weak service coverage. Cholera outbreaks remain a persistent risk, particularly in areas experiencing water scarcity, poor sanitatio
. This study analyses the perceptions of populations living in displacement sites in Ituri Province regarding the resurgence of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the effects of the outbreak on their living conditions, and the main needs expressed to strengthen prevention and response efforts in the sites.
. One year ago today, a group of local and national NGOs came together to establish the MLHCP based on a single conviction: humanitarian action in Mozambique must be led by those closest to the communities it serves. What we set out to build was a movement of like-minded organisations committed to t
. Situation Report No. 16Earthquakes in Venezuela09 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. Official toll: 3,889 people dead and 16,740 injured. A total of 6,462 people have been
As this summer started, I slipped into spiritual sleepiness. For the last nine months of the school year, I’d served as editor for my college newspaper, vice president for a club, and a residence life leader, all while working several part-time jobs. In my exhaustion, God sustained me through the Ps
This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Julia Higgins, Christ and His Bride: How Men and Women Tell the Story of the Gospel (B&H Books, 2026) “In the past thirty years or so, conversations about womanhood in the church have been low-key obsessed with what women shouldn’t b
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report assesses the humanitarian impacts and recovery challenges in humanitarian contexts resulting from the conflict between US–Israel and Iran. The analysis is anchored in a quantitative r
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti . Beyond the Breaking Point, a new UN Women report published today on the impact of aid cuts, finds that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical support since January 2025. The report is based on respons
. The publication presents new evidence on how sustained reductions in humanitarian funding are affecting women-led and women's rights organizations—and the women and girls who depend on them. Building on UN Women's 2025 assessment of the initial impacts of funding reductions, the report draws on a
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.3 million children and women from malnutrition across Pakistan. Integrated into BISP, the Benazir Nashonuma Programme delivers nutrition and health services to the most vulnerable pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under the age of 2 through a nationwide network of 578 facilitation centr
. Anticipatory action is when humanitarian assistance is triggered before a crisis hits, so communities can protect lives, food security and livelihoods before the worst impacts unfold. WFP triggered the anticipatory action plan in Eastern Equatoria as drought risk intensifies and is now delivering
. Jul 2026 “The current Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is unfolding in communities already exhausted by years of conflict and repeated displacement. “In DR Congo’s Ituri province – the current epicentre – displaced communities have faced years in shelters designed for temporary stay, with poor sanitation
. 105,813 households reached with rice bags as of May 2026, (53 percent female, 47 percent Male). Consolidation of June 2026 figures are ongoing. 4,354 mt of rice distributed KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP is supporting the Government of the Republic of Namibia to reinforce emergency preparedness, social prot
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Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan .
. WMO highlights sand and dust storm hotspots, impacts and research Geneva, Switzerland (WMO) – Some parts of the world, including China and the US-Mexican border, experienced record- breaking sand and dust storms in 2025, impacting health and the environment and disrupting economic activities and t
. Anticipatory action is when humanitarian assistance is triggered before a crisis hits, so communities can protect lives, food security and livelihoods before the worst impacts unfold. WFP triggered the anticipatory action plan in Eastern Equatoria as drought risk intensifies and is now delivering
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Flash Flood & Landslide Update (9 July 2026): Heavy rainfall since 5 July has triggered flooding and landslides across Chattogram Division, affecting 7 districts and approximately 536,000 people, displacing around 17,000 people and causing 11 reported casualties.
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India (MNN) – From tighter paperwork to tighter pressure, India's latest Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) regulations could make ministry even more difficult for Christian organizations. India recently updated the FCRA with stricter reporting requirements on non-profits. The new regulation
International (MNN) — Imagine growing up and not being able to communicate with the people you love most – even your parents. Sadly, this describes the reality for most Deaf kids. “Many, many Deaf children, 90 percent or more, don’t get access to any language until school age,” DOOR International’s
Ukraine (MNN) — Ukrainians are still recovering after a wave of Russian attacks on cities across the country last week. At least 48 people were killed, many were injured, and countless others lost their homes. The strikes were the deadliest to hit Kyiv this year. Eric Mock with Slavic Gospel Associa
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. Key Messages • The assessment mapped 127 IDP sites across 14 localities in North, South, and We Kordofan, hosting an estimated 141,134 displaced individuals from 27,749 households. However, access constraints limited coverage in parts of the Kordofan region, suggesting that overall displacement ma
. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains fragile despite a reduction in hostilities, with significant and persistent humanitarian, protection, and early recovery needs. Daily airstrikes and military operations, particularly in southern Lebanon, continue to pose risks to civilians and limit sa
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Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan .
. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • Exchange Rate: During the first week of July, the Afghani depreciated to AFN 65.7/USD, weakening by 1.7% compared to the previous week. Despite this decline, the currency remained 5% stronger than last year and 13% stronger than the three-year ave
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . COX'S BAZAR, 9 July 2026 – The Government of Bangladesh, through the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), on 9 July handed over the first tranche of a 400-metric-tonne rice donation to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support food assis
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A statewide mobilization program to counter an alleged surge of fabricated social media content and false allegations of mass religious conversions has been announced by West Bengal’s top Christian body on July 3. The program, titled “Memorandum Submission Fortnight,” will run until July 19, during
. Al 7 de julio el gobierno nacional ha reportado 3.685 personas fallecidas, 16.740 heridos, 6.462 personas rescatadas y 25.970 pacientes atendidos tras la contingencia, según el Parte Oficial del Gobierno. Se han registrado 1.076 réplicas desde el evento inicial, con una tendencia decreciente en fr
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. For more than 40 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked alongside communities across the country, helping people survive conflict, recover from injury and rebuild their lives. Through these moments captured over the years, we look back at that journey and the humanit
. Key Messages Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected to persist across the Southern Lowlands, Senqu River Valley, and Mountain regions through January 2027. Food stocks are expected to deplete early by September 2026, increasing market reliance amid localized above-average staple food prices
. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected in parts of southern Malawi (the area of highest concern) and localized areas of the central region from October 2026 through January 2027, a marked deterioration following widespread Minimal (IPC Phase 1) and Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes
. Description of the Event Date of event 01-10-2025 What happened, where and when? At the end of September 2025, heavy and prolonged rainfall struck eastern Georgia, with Lagodekhi Municipality in Kakheti, experiencing the most severe impact. Rising river levels and overflows triggered flash floods
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