Acedia is a little-known word, but one with precise and alarming meaning. I recently discussed the word with two knowledgeable and mature Christians who were ignorant of it but not suffering from it. Acedia robs us of all that is ultimately important and leaves truth lying in the...
In the last weeks of August 2019, Nwanyieze, an immigrant from Nigeria, fell ill and couldn’t open her corner restaurant in a mall in the central district of Johannesburg. Normally she would have been selling Nigerian delicacies—such as traditional egusi and ogbono soups—but her ...
The Corinthian believers tried to split into fan clubs, but they never belonged to their favorite teachers. In Christ, their teachers belonged to them.Watch Now...
. CURRENT SITUATION LOCAL has verified 26,400 families in urgent need (21,000 families in Sivasagar, 2,400 families in Jorhat and 3,000 families across Golaghat and Charaideo districts) The death toll has risen to 68. Over 5.24 lakh people remain affected across Charaideo, Golagh...
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Rice prices rose modestly in June 2026, up 5.2 percent year-on-year and 1.8 percent month-on-month. While national price movements were limited, substantial regional price disparities persisted, reflecting differences in production conditions, market access, and ...
Countries: Zimbabwe, South Africa . Doctors Without Borders (MSF) meets traumatised patients and many displaced people who have had disrupted access to life-saving HIV and other chronic medication at the South Africa-Zimbabwe border towns of Musina and Beitbridge. Run by the Sout...
.9 million people remained internally displaced in Ukraine as of June 2026, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). While the number of internally displaced people has stayed at around 12 per cent of the population since 2023, the report s...
. Using data collected by Insecurity Insight, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) identified 259 incidents of violence against or obstruction of health care in Myanmar in 2025, compared to 317 in 2024, 420 in 2023, 290 in 2022 and 490 in 2021. Health care facilit...
. Executive Summary The escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel generated significant concern regarding global oil markets, maritime trade routes, commodity prices and humanitarian supply chains. Given Kenya's reliance on imported petroleum products and an already constrai...
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. Security and humanitarian access conditions in northern Mozambique remained volatile in June, with 73 incidents recorded, compared to 71 in May. Violence against civilians remained the predominant incident type and concentrated in high severity districts, undermining civilian p...
Countries: Pakistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of) .
. The humanitarian situation in Madagascar is projected to deteriorate later this year, driven by worsening food insecurity, prolonged drought, the impacts of successive tropical cyclones, ongoing disease outbreaks and the potential effects of El Niño. More than 2 million people ...
. Multiple events of GLOF and flashflood in Gilgit Baltistan have destroyed 300+ homes and disrupted road networks; Main route connecting Gilgit & Skardu has been cut off after flood waters washed away a connecting bridge. Relief efforts ongoing for stranded tourists and pass...
. During the reporting period, IOM’s Shelter Land and Site Coordination (SLSC) program provided assistance to 83,798 individuals across 13 IDP sites and three perimeters in Shire, Endabaguna, Contested Area 2 with support from GERF, ECHO and EHF. The Area based approach program e...
. SITUATION OVERVIEW Due to the well-marked low persisting over Madhya Pradesh & adjoining Uttar Pradesh in India, and the strong monsoon active over the North Bay, rainfall is forecasted across the Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Chattogram divisions of Bangladesh from 5–12 July 202...
Only a couple years out of college, I told my coworkers that I looked forward to being old. They weren’t just dismissive of that comment. They were indignant. On one level, I know why. I understood little to nothing at age 23 about the hardships of aging and caring for the dying....
Middle East/North Africa (MNN) — When Jesus called His disciples to be fishers of men, He was leading them to seek people, build relationships, and point others to Him. Today, that mission happens in more places than just face-to-face. It also happens online, creating opportuniti...
Sudan (MNN) — The Sudanese army advances in North Kordofan state, easing fears of an imminent genocide in El Obeid, the rebel-held capital city. Months of fighting for control of El Obeid are weakening the city’s infrastructure, putting hundreds of thousands at risk. A strategic ...
Bangladesh (MNN) — Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigned from office on Friday, marking another political upheaval for the country. He cited health concerns, but onlookers see broader political motivations at work. Greg Kelley with Unknown Nations says, “It was more ...
. Launched on 28 July, as the Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary, it aims to build a diverse coalition for refugee protection through to the Global Refugee Forum in 2027. Initial signatories include faith leaders, Nobel laureates, artists and cultural figures, athletes...
. About the Strategic Reflection Following the publication of Oxfam's Learning from a Partnership-Centered Response in Ukraine, Oxfam undertook a strategic reflection process to explore a broader question: what does the Ukraine response reveal about the future role of internation...
. The data presented in this document reflect activities reported by partner organizations under the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) as of 30 June 2026. This report does not include the humanitarian response to the earthquakes that occurred on 24 June 2026, nor the results assoc...
. The data presented in this document reflect activities reported by partner organizations under the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) as of 30 June 2026. This report does not include the humanitarian response to the earthquakes that occurred on 24 June 2026, nor the results assoc...
. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Mozambique experienced severe effects of drought. As of September 2025, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) food insecurity analysis report indicated that 2.09 million people were experiencing a high level of a...
. United Nations Satellite Centre analysis in support of the Occupied Palestinian Territory Education Cluster's response in Gaza. This report presents a Temporary Learnig Spaces (TLSs) gap analysis in the Gaza Strip, using geospatial analysis to identify priority areas of interve...
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. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Through this Operations Update, the National Society seeks an extension of the Emergency Appeal to sustain and complete all planned activities, address remaining humanitarian needs, and ensure the effective utilization of available resources. The proposed ...
. Description of the Event Date of event 07-10-2023 What happened, where and when? In response to the escalation of violence on 7 October 2023, the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) declared a Level 3 state of emergency across the Gaza Strip and the West Bank (WB). Large-scal...
. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 15-07-2026 What happened, where and when? On 15 July 2026, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Health and Prevention (MoPHP), through the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (COUSP), issued official corres...
. HIGHLIGHTS Heavy rainfall and flash floods impacted the eastern, southeastern, and central regions of Afghanistan between 20 and 25 July 2026, causing widespread humanitarian consequences across multiple provinces. The floods affected communities across eastern Afghanistan, inc...
. Highlights One month after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s north-central coast, children and families continue to face the lasting impacts of displacement, damaged infrastructure and disruption to essential services. UNICEF has provided hygiene supplies to 8,906 peo...
Countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) . Operational context Ecuador’s operational environment continues to be shaped by a combination of security, socioeconomic, and community-level challenges that affect well-being, access to services, and opportunitie...
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) of Pakistan has ordered a review of its controversial ruling that previously upheld the marriage of 13-year-old Maria Shahbaz to her abductor, Shehryar Ahmad. During the hearing on July 24, conducted on a petition filed by Maria Shahbaz’s fa...
For the first time, the Christian community in India expressed its solidarity with a non-political students’ agitation movement against alleged irregularities in the country’s top educational competitive testing system. The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded the resig...
. Global HIV response falters as reemergence looms In 2025, 1.2 million more people became infected with HIV and 570 000 more people died of AIDS-related illnesses as the world fell short of global targets. Without urgent action to meet the 2030 goals, more than 3 million could b...
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Countries: Chad, Sudan .
Countries: Chad, Sudan .
Countries: Chad, Sudan .
. Overview As of the first week of June 2026, the Iran-US/Israel conflict that began on 28 February remains in a fragile ceasefire. The initial largescale strikes on Iranian military triggered the largest oil supply shock in history, temporarily disrupting 10-20% of global supply...
. KEY MESSAGES • Food basket costs averaged 1percent lower than the previous week. Eastern Equatoria and Upper Nile recorded declines of over 10percent, driven by price decreases in Kapoeta South, Malakal, Renk and Torit. • Fuel prices rose by over 15percent week-on-week in Mabio...
Countries: Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia . REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the thirtieth week of 2026, a total of 13 disaster events were reported across ASEAN, including droughts, floods, landslides, storms, and wind-related disasters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. In ...
. Key Highlights ENERGY SHOCK • Tanzania is highly exposed to external fuel shocks, as it import 100% of fuel. Between 56% and 59% of fuel passes through the Strait of Hormuz. • Fuel prices remain elevated; petrol up by 47%, diesel up by 60% compared to February 2026. • LPG price...
. The Concern Worldwide (CWW) Accountability to Affected Populations project, supported by WFP, aims to create a bottom-up feedback and communication mechanism between responders and people we serve, that is community-based, easily accessible, and built on mutual understanding an...
. KEY MESSAGES • Food basket costs remained virtually unchanged week-on-week, at SSP 119,538 per person per month on average. The reported price stability in Unity and Lakes states is due to limited data availability. • Average fuel prices decreased by 3 to 4 percent in formal an...
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