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Nepal: Rasuwa Flood Situation Report No. 8 (As of 15 September 2026)

. HIGHLIGHTS The floods have claimed 1,399 lives; 5,179 people remain missing and 13,742 have been rescued (NDRRMA, 15 September, 19:00). Assistance has reached 46,829 people in the 17 affected municipalities. This includes 28,925 people with food, 26,550 with restored water supp...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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Somalia: Radio Ergo Weekly Feedback Report, Issued: 18 Sept 2026

. Brief Summary Several callers living in southern riverine areas left messages this week (10-17 September 2026) on Radio Ergo’s call-in platform about their fears of flood risks and what they should do in preparation, and their desire for more climate information. One caller in ...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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World: Journée des Nations Unies pour la coopération Sud-Sud 2026 - La solidarité croissante en Afrique : transformer les expériences nationales en solutions régionales grâce à la coopération Sud-Sud

. À l’occasion de la Journée des Nations Unies pour la coopération Sud-Sud 2026, cet article met en lumière la manière dont les pays africains transforment leurs expériences nationales en solutions régionales pour la sécurité alimentaire et la nutrition. À travers les exemples de...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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World: United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation 2026 - Rising Solidarity in Africa: Transforming National Experiences into Regional Solutions through South-South Cooperation

. On the occasion of the 2026 United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, this article highlights how African countries are transforming national experiences into regional solutions for food security and nutrition. Drawing on examples from Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin, it...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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UNHCR Afghanistan: When Return is Only the Beginning

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan . Why conditions of return, predictable financing and local absorption capacity determine whether return of refugees supports stability or fuels protection risks and renewed movement Return is not the end of the journey...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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The Subversive Gospel in a Polarized World (Part 2)

Does the gospel have the power to bridge the chasms within our polarized society? In the second of this two-part episode, recorded at TGC25, Bill Riedel gives pastoral reflections on how we can seek to be faithful in proclaiming the good news in our polarized contexts. He talks a...

The Gospel CoalitionSep 18, 2026

missions

Why I’m Not a Christian Nationalist

Not long ago, our church got an unexpected lesson in the importance of religious liberty. We’ve been looking for property for a permanent location for our Chapel Hill campus, which currently meets in a high school. We found a piece of land in Chatham County, North Carolina, and w...

The Gospel CoalitionSep 18, 2026

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As Syria unites independent military forces, the future of Kurds is uncertain

Syria (MNN) – Continued tensions in Syria this week come on the heels of President Ahmed al-Sharaa declaring the country to be on a new trajectory – one that prizes democracy and will unite military groups into one Syrian army. Leaders of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which...

Mission Network NewsSep 18, 2026

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Scripture-filled "date books" bring hope to U.S. prisoners

USA (MNN) — Going into 2027, World Missionary Press (WMP) will send 750,000 “date books” to federal, state, and local prisons across the U.S. Used a little like a diary, the date books contain a space for every day with a verse and a place to write notes. For the first time, WMP ...

Mission Network NewsSep 18, 2026

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What AI Is Teaching My Youth Group Girls

“I can’t even text my friend without asking AI what to say first,” one of the girls in my eighth- and ninth-grade small group told me. It’s no surprise that each generation, for the most part, uses technology more than the generation before. However, I wasn't expecting the hyperd...

The Gospel CoalitionSep 18, 2026

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Additional Emergency Assistance to Nepal in Response to the Flash Flood

Countries: Nepal, Japan . (Reference) The flash flood struck Nepal on August 26, causing numerous casualties, fatalities, and extensive physical damage. According to the Government of Nepal, as of September 16, 1,399 people died and 5,179 people are missing....

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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Vanuatu: VUT: Volcanic Eruption - 08-2026 - Ambae Volcano 2026 #1, #2 (2026-09-17)

. Description Ambae Island remain an active volcanic environment due to ongoing activity at Manaro Voui. The volcano Alert level was upgraded on February 23 2026 and remain until this addendum plan was developed. The continued volcanic activity was observed in early 2026, with re...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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Cameroon: CMR: Flood - 09-2026 - Floods in Douala #2 (2026-09-17)

. Sources for data marked as Other dans la nuit du 12 Septembre 2026, des pluies diluviennes se sont progressivement abattues sur la ville de Douala. En ce moment de pleine saison pluvieuse, la capitale économique a connu une grosse précipitation qui a eu un impact plus important...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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Venezuela | Earthquake - Operation Update #3 (MDRVE015)

. Since the launch of the appeal, the response has been significantly strengthened by bilateral contributions channelled through several Participating National Societies (PNS) and from other partners of the Movement, as well as resources mobilized directly by the Venezuelan Red C...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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Venezuela: Water emergency - DREF Operational Update (MDRVE014)

. Description of the Event Date of event 06-03-2026 What happened, where and when? The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is currently experiencing a major crisis affecting basic services in its eastern regions, particularly in the states of Sucre and Nueva Esparta. This follows th...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #94 on the Combined Effects of Enhanced Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Cyclones “Luis”, “Maymay”, “Neneng”, and “Pilandok” as of 18 September 2026, 6AM

. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 Augu...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #93 on the Combined Effects of Enhanced Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Cyclones “Luis”, “Maymay”, “Neneng”, and “Pilandok” as of 17 September 2026, 6PM

. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 Augu...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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World: Mobility Justice: A framework and vision for human (im)mobility

. Overview This paper examines how inequalities rooted in historical and modern-day colonial systems shape patterns of human (im)mobility. It proposes mobility justice as both a framework and a vision for transforming the systems that sustain those inequalities. As a framework, m...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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GIEWS Country Brief: Nigeria 16-September-2026

. OOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Uncertain production prospects for 2026 cereal crops Food inflation at elevated level in July 2026 Dire food security situation in Borno State due to ongoing conflict Uncertain production prospects for 2026 cereal crops In southern and central bimodal rain...

ReliefWebSep 18, 2026

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Military Kills Another Pastor in Myanmar

Another pastor has died at the hands of the military in Myanmar. At about 4 p.m. on Sept. 14, the military shot and killed the Rev. Dal Thawn Tuang, assistant pastor of Lamzang Baptist Church in Lamzang Village, Chin state. The Burma Research Institute (BRI) confirmed his death. ...

International Christian ConcernSep 17, 2026

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Acción Anticipatoria Colectiva en Cuba: Huracanes 2026-2027

. Por su ubicación geográfica en el Caribe, Cuba está altamente expuesta a ciclones tropicales que con frecuencia evolucionan en tormentas o huracanes de gran intensidad, planteando riesgos severos para la población y sus medios de vida. La evidencia acumulada demuestra que los i...

ReliefWebSep 17, 2026

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Collective Anticipatory Action Framework in Cuba: Hurricanes 2026-2027

. Cuba’s location in the Caribbean leaves it highly exposed to tropical cyclones, which often intensify into major storms or hurricanes and pose serious risks to people and their livelihoods. Experience shows that anticipatory action can significantly reduce these impacts: coordi...

ReliefWebSep 17, 2026

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Protected: Site Leadership Team

Site Leadership Team When Samaritan's Purse responds to disasters, our Site Leadership Team (SLT) members quickly respond to provide critical, on-the-ground logistical and volunteer support. Working with U.S. Disaster Relief and Rebuild, they are at the forefront of sharing the G...

Samaritan's PurseSep 17, 2026

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Djibouti: New arrivals from Yemen Flash Update No.2 ( 17 September 2026 )

Countries: Djibouti, Yemen . Highlights More than 2,800 people fleeing conflict in Yemen have arrived in Djibouti, nearly half of whom are children. Newly arrivals continue to be transferred to the Markazi site, where the National Office for Assistance to Refugees and Disaster-Af...

ReliefWebSep 17, 2026

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Perpetua and Felicity: Faith Stronger Than Fear

The witness of the early church was not carried by leaders alone, nor was it limited to those with influence, education, or public recognition. Ordinary believers carried it: young and old, free and enslaved, men and women, whose lives became living testimonies to the worth of Ch...

International Christian ConcernSep 17, 2026

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Yemen Emergency Response Situation Report #2 (September 17, 2026)

. FAST FACTS 12,597 newly displaced households (86,415 individuals) have been reported across Abyan, Aden, Al Hodeidah, Lahj, Shabwah and Taiz governorates. Fifteen of 19 International Medical Corps-supported health facilities remain operational across the west coast, with four n...

ReliefWebSep 17, 2026

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DR Congo: Note Orientation Adaptation PCIMA en contexte MVE

. NOTE D’ORIENTATION DES PARTENAIRES POUR L’ADAPTATION DE LA REPONSE NUTRITIONNELLE DANS LE CONTEXTE DE L’EPIDEMIE DE LA MALADIE A VIRUS EBOLA (MVE) I. Contexte opérationnel Le 15 mai 2026, le Gouvernement de la République Démocratique du Congo, à travers le Ministère de la Santé...

ReliefWebSep 17, 2026