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How a Crushed Faith Comes Home
Deep suffering can drive us away from true hope and comfort. But our Father waits to gather us back to himself.Listen Now
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Feeling Good Is Not the Point of Worship
I’m starting to feel worse about feeling better after worship. Okay, mostly that’s a joke—and yet the more I eavesdrop on livestreamed worship services, the more sermon clips I watch on social media, the more contemporary Christian music I hear on Spotify, the more it seems to me...
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Worship Leaders Feel the Strain of Performance Pressures
Seth Short has led worship for years. For the past seven months, the South Dakota native has been an associate pastor at The Point Church, a Wesleyan congregation in New Brunswick, Canada. His duties include directing the music ministry and leading worship, overseeing tech and pr...
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WFP Nepal External Situation Report, 27 August 2026
. SITUATION OVERVIEW • Northern Nepal was struck by a suspected Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) on the morning of 26 August after a sudden surge of water entered the Bhotekoshi River from the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, causing extensive damage across Rasuwa District and...
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Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó’s schools face a long recovery
.m., teacher Rosalba* and her seven students, aged seven to ten, held each other and cried outside the school as the rumble of the earthquake that shook western Colombia in early August finally began to subside. “We ran to the patio, looking for the safest place we could find, wa...
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Humanitarian leadership in Syria: how are the capacities of local organisations built?
. Against this backdrop, local leadership has ceased to be a matter of mere practicality. It has become an existential necessity, the very thread by which aid reaches those who need it most. This article is grounded in three years of hands-on experience working with more than 50 ...
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World: The missing local actor: refugee-led initiatives in the Asia-Pacific and beyond
. International agencies and donors increasingly emphasise equitable partnerships, local leadership, and the transfer of resources and decision-making power to actors closest to affected communities. Yet within these conversations lies a striking paradox: while the sector seeks t...
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Bangladesh: Refugee-led leadership in Cox’s Bazar
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . They play a range of roles including acting as first responders during emergencies, supporting education systems and documenting protection concerns. Yet despite their central role, they continue to be treated as helpers rather than leaders within...
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oPt: Beyond response: women leading humanitarian action in Palestine
. Their leadership moves between emergency response and long-term care, immediate survival and rebuilding of social and community life. It is grounded in lived experience, collective responsibility and accountability to those most affected. This article draws on reflections from ...
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Supporting communities rather than replacing them: the evolution of community-led response in Syria
. In times of crisis, social solidarity networks are often at the forefront of addressing daily needs, whether through supporting the most marginalised families or organising collective efforts to improve local living conditions. This reality has prompted humanitarian practitione...
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From ‘affected populations’ to leaders: how Syrian refugees led an unprecedented humanitarian response in Türkiye
Countries: Türkiye, Syrian Arab Republic . The waves of displacement grew steadily as the conflict expanded in scope and as military operations against Syrian cities and villages intensified. By 2016, Türkiye had become the world’s largest refugee-hosting country, with approximat...
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An Evaluation of NRC’s HLP Programming in Baidoa, Kismayo, Garowe, and Mogadishu Cities, Somalia | NRC
. Executive Summary This evaluation, conducted by Samuel Hall between November 2025 and April 2026, assesses how NRC’s Housing, Land and Property (HLP) programming has contributed to durable solutions for displacement-affected populations in urban Somalia. It focuses on NRC’s HLP...
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World: Designed to exclude: what pooled funds reveal about localisation in practice
. The theory is to aggregate resources from multiple donors, reduce transaction costs, and create pathways for smaller, community-rooted organisations to access funding they cannot reach through bilateral grants alone. While this is being carried out, the success of this practice...
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World: Localisation in words, centralisation in practice: why local leaders still don’t lead
. The development of this system began in the early nineteenth century and accelerated after the First and Second World Wars, leading to the establishment of several international organisations focused on humanitarian and development contexts. This development centred on an aid-c...
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Nepal Flash Floods: Rapid Situation Overview (27 August 2026)
. A series of flash floods struck the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa district, northern Nepal, on the morning of 26 August 2026, entering from the Tibet Autonomous Region of China at around 09:00 Nepal Standard Time (NPT) and surging downstream through the Trishuli River system into...
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Pastor's Family Perseveres Through Police Brutality
A pastor and his family remain faithful to Christ despite persecution from radicals and police. When Bhaskar placed his trust in Christ, he immediately started witnessing in the villages around his hometown in West India. He was attacked seven times for the sake of his faith, inc...
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Youth Rejected by Parents for Newfound Faith
A young Christian has been rejected by his family for his faith in Christ. Oya, 22, thought that his parents would be happy or at least interested when he told them about his decision to trust in Jesus Christ and be baptized. Instead, they became angry, scolding him and warning h...
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Prison Sentences Against 10 Christians Dropped
A court has dismissed cases against 10 Algerian Christians, each of which could have carried significant jail time. “All 10 believers were sitting in their homes waiting for the verdict because they were not allowed inside the courts,” said a front-line worker. Later,...
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Myanmar monthly food price report – July 2026
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Rice prices increased moderately in July 2026, with the national average rising by 3.6 percent month-on-month and 10.1 percent year-on-year. Regional price disparities persisted, reflecting differences in production conditions, market access, and transport costs....
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Colombia Earthquake Relief: How Volunteer Pilots Delivered Critical Aid to Isolated Communities
. After a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, terminal damage at the city of Pereira’s airport was enough to stop commercial flights, but not the smaller planes carrying humanitarian aid. “We had the opportunity to get to this airport. We were the only ...
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UNHAS South Sudan Monthly Operational Update – July 2026
. In July, UNHAS continued to provide critical aviation services across South Sudan, enabling humanitarian operations, emergency response, and Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness efforts. During the month, UNHAS operated 962 flights, transporting more than 4,100 passengers to ...
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WHO Afghanistan Emergency Situation Report No 66 (July 2026)
. Highlights Over 155 900 returnees entered Afghanistan in July, with 62% of whom arrived from Pakistan. Three hundred eighty health workers were trained, and 240 medical kits were distributed to strengthen the health system. CCHF cases decreased by 37.5% compared to June levels;...
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The State of the World's Animal Health 2026
. Investing in animal health matters now more than ever The State of World’s Animal Health Report 2026 comes at a time when the financing landscape on which prevention depends is contracting sharply. Global health aid is declining. The risk? The most strategic investments, those ...
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WFP Togo Country Brief, August 2026
. SITUATION OVERVIEW • Togo has experienced relatively strong economic and agricultural performance in recent years, with real GDP growth over six percent since 2023, supported by public investments and policy measures. • Favorable harvests and market supply have contributed to g...
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GIEWS Country Brief: Tunisia 26-August-2026
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Favourable weather conditions supported above‑average wheat harvest in 2026 Wheat import requirements forecast at below‑average level in 2026/27 marketing year Annual food inflation eased in July 2026 Favourable weather conditions supported above‑average ...
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Myanmar: Taw Oo District Situation Update: Healthcare, education, and military activities in Daw Hpah Hkoh Township (September 2025 to February 2026)
. This Situation Update describes events occurring in Daw Hpah Hkoh (Thandaunggyi) Township, Taw Oo (Toungoo) District from September 2025 to February 2026. Throughout the reporting period, challenges to healthcare remained largely the same, with an increase in reported “flu” cas...
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Women Have a Place and Purpose in God’s Story
“I don’t go to women’s Bible studies,” she told me. I must have looked surprised by her confession, but she shrugged. “They usually just talk about how to be a wife or mom, but I’m a single woman. Besides, what we really all need is the gospel, not pink Christianity.” I’d never h...
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Radio ministry offers hope after deadly Haiti gang attack
Haiti (MNN) — A gang leader known as “Izo 2” or “Didi” holds more than 50 people hostage in a mountain village outside the Haitian capital. If security forces kill gang members while trying to recapture the village, Didi says he’ll take hostages’ lives in return. The captives are...
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Following American missionary's release, a look at Niger's extremism problem
Niger (MNN) – American missionary Kevin Rideout is finally home after 9 months in captivity. The Serving In Mission pilot was reunited with his family, and on Friday, he met President Donald Trump at the White House. In a statement, President Trump said Rideout had been taken by ...
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Israel-Hezbollah standoff raises fears of renewed fighting and potential seismic danger
Lebanon (MNN) — A range of hills in southern Lebanon has become more than a power struggle between Israel and Hezbollah. It has turned into an earthquake risk factor. Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a renewed ceasefire in June. However, both sides have accused the other of violati...
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An Overlooked Argument for Christianity
Jesus is a compelling historical figure. This is the case because of his own life and influence, but it also comes into view in the context of the larger biblical story. The Bible does not start with Jesus. He comes toward the end—like a long-awaited hero after much darkness and ...
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Chad: Stratégie du sous cluster protection au Lac - 2026
. Introduction Cette stratégie de protection s’inscrit dans le cadre du Plan de Réponse Humanitaire (HNRP) 2026 et vise à répondre aux besoins critiques de protection des populations affectées dans la province du Lac, en tenant compte de l’évolution du contexte sécuritaire, human...
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Myanmar: Tactics of Control: The Burma Army’s systematic use of deprivation of liberty and ensuing human rights violations in Southeast Burma
. Tactics of Control: The Burma Army’s systematic use of deprivation of liberty and ensuing human rights violations in Southeast Burma – New Report New briefing paper from KHRG details the widespread arbitrary deprivation of villagers’ liberty by the Burma Army and what happens a...
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Myanmar: Doo Tha Htoo District Short Update: Experiences and testimonies of two civilians who were forcibly recruited by the Burma Army (June 2026)
. This Short Update describes events that occurred in Hpa-an Township, Doo Tha Htoo (Thaton) District, in 2026. In 2024 and 2025, the Burma Army arbitrarily arrested and recruited two young men from Yangon and Tanintharyi divisions as soldiers. These two young men shared what the...
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Nigeria: Regional Strategy for the Stabilization, Recovery & Resilience of the Boko Haram-Affected Areas of the Lake Chad Basin Region, Adopted on 27th February 2025
Countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, Sudan . PREFACE Over the past six years, the Regional Strategy for the Stabilization, Recovery, and Resilience of the Boko Haram-affected areas in the Lake Chad Basin Region (RS SRR) has emerged as a robust fram...
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Ukraine: Returns to unsafe frontline areas: exploring the drivers of return and the experiences of returnees in Sumska Oblast, August 2026
. Key Findings • Financial hardship in displacement, driven primarily by rental costs, was the most significant push factor for return. The vast majority of respondents (26/29) reported that the cost of living in displacement locations was unsustainable. Conversely, owning proper...
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Ethiopia Logistics Cluster: 2026 Mid-year Achievements Report
. Through coordinated road transport services, the Logistics Cluster helped partners maintain humanitarian operations despite access challenges, damaged infrastructure, and transport limitations. By facilitating the timely movement of relief cargo, the service strengthened operat...
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Ethiopia: Flow Monitoring Snapshot Report (1 - 30 April 2026)
Countries: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen . In Ethiopia, Flow Monitoring (FM) data is gathered in five of the country’s land cross-border points, namely: Dawele, Galafi, Metema, Moyale and Tog Wajale Flow Monitoring Points (F...
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Ethiopia: Flow Monitoring Snapshot Report (1 - 31 March 2026)
Countries: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Oman, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Yemen . In Ethiopia, Flow Monitoring (FM) data is gathered in five of the country’s land cross-border points, namely: Dawele, Galafi, Metema, Moyale and Tog Wajale Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs). In Kurmuk, data c...
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Ethiopia: Flow Monitoring Snapshot Report (1 - 28 February 2026)
Countries: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen . In Ethiopia, Flow Monitoring (FM) data is gathered in six of the country’s land cross-border points, namely: Dawele, Galafi, Kurmuk, Metema, Moyale and Tog Wajale Flow Monitoring Points (FM...
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DR Congo: Population Mobility Mapping (PMM) Report for Bundibugyo Virus disease (BVD) Preparedness in Lubero Territory and Butembo City, DRC (03 - 05 July 2026)
. The eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly Ituri and North Kivu, continue to experience recurrent outbreaks in a context of intense population mobility, cross border movements, commercial activities, mining, agriculture, and persistent ins...
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DTM Somalia: Cross Border Movements - June 2026 ( 26 August 2026)
Countries: Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia .
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DTM Somalia: Cross Border Movements - July 2026 ( 26 August 2026)
Countries: Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia .
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Haiti: Haití: Urgen justicia y protección tras ataque mortal de bandas armadas en Kenscoff
. Al menos 47 personas murieron y 22 resultaron heridas, según Naciones Unidas, mientras que decenas de personas habrían sido secuestradas. Entre las personas atacadas se encontrarían personas desplazadas por la violencia que se refugiaban en una iglesia. “Lamentablemente, volvem...
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NDMA Pakistan - Monsoon 2026 Daily Situation Report No. 62 (26 August 2026)
. NDMA Monsoon 2026 Daily Situation Report No 62, covering period from 1300 hours 25 August to 1300 hours 26 August 2026 alongwith following data as per Annexures as shown against each is enclosed....
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Canada provides humanitarian assistance in response to earthquake in Colombia
Countries: Colombia, Canada . With hundreds of thousands of people affected, humanitarian efforts must be scaled up to ensure that life-saving assistance reaches those who need it the most. Today, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), annou...
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Haiti: Justice and protection urgently needed following deadly armed gang attack in Kenscoff
. At least 47 people were killed and 22 injured, according to the United Nations, while dozens of people were reportedly abducted. Those attacked reportedly included people displaced by violence who had sought refuge in a church. “Sadly, we are once again witnessing another massa...
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oPt: Ramiz Alakbarov, UN Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process - Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (26 August 2026)
. Madam President Members of the Security Council, I am briefing you today as tensions are rising and uncertainty deepens in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. As talks continue on the implementation of resolution 2803 (2025) and the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, ...
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Ethiopia Logistics Cluster: Operational Overview - July 2026
. Overview In July, the Logistics Cluster continued to support humanitarian partners through the provision of common logistics services, convoy facilitation, and coordination activities across its four operational hubs in Addis Ababa, Adama, Bahir Dar, and Mekelle. The Cluster tr...
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WFP Sudan Market Monitor - August 2026
. Highlights ThefollowingsectionprovidesanoverviewofthemonthlyandannualpercentagechangesinthepricesofselectedcommoditiesandtheWFPLocalFoodBasket(LFB): WFP Local Food Basket: SDG 3,380 / 1 unit (⬆️ 22 % MoM, ⬆️ 76 % YoY) Sorghum: SDG 2,071 /kg (⬆️ 23 % MoM, ⬆️ 64 % YoY) Wheat Flou...
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SLV: Sequía - 08-2026 - Sequia Hidrologica - El Salvador (2026-08-26)
. Análisis de riesgos Segun datos del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y recursos Naturales , se prevvee sequia meteorologica e hidrologica a nivel nacional, enfatizando afectaciones en el area de corredor seco conformado ppor los departamentos de La Union, Usulutan, San Miguel y Mor...
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Yemen: Nearly two-thirds of children surveyed out of school as new school year starts – Save the Children
. ADEN, 27 August 2026 – Nearly two-thirds of children surveyed across four districts in southern Yemen are out of school following more than a decade of conflict and displacement, Save the Children said as the new school year begins. The survey of 2,214 households, conducted acr...
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Argentina: Epidemiological Update Avian Influenza A(H5) in the Americas Region - 26 August 2026
Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, United States of America, Uruguay . Avian influenza A(H5) is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects poultry and wild birds, with the ability to sporadically infect mammalian species, i...