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Nourishing bodies and minds in Pakistan

. Pakistan is building a dual foundation for its youngest generation by integrating nutrition and early childhood development (ECD) services. Since joining the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement in 2013, it has united government, civil society, the private sector and internation...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Indonesia: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 44 | 26 October – 1 November 2026

Countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam . REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the forty-fourth week of 2026, a total of 35 disasters were reported across ASEAN, including droughts, floods, storms, landslides, and wind-related disasters. In Indonesia, Badan Nasional Penanggulangan...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Latino Evangelicals Remain Vital Swing Votes in Midterm Election

William Rodriguez has become accustomed to hearing immigration-related anguish. A retired pastor, Rodriguez is currently a superintendent with the Assemblies of God and oversees nearly 340 congregations, most of which are Spanish-speaking and based in Southern California. Rodrigu...

Christianity TodayNov 2, 2026

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Strengthening food systems in South Sudan

. In fragile and conflict-affected states, nutrition is more than a matter of survival: it is a critical tool for building resilience. Since joining the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement in June 2013, South Sudan has been working to integrate nutrition into efforts to strengthe...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Flash Floods in Nepal (2 November 2026)

. Following severe flooding and landslides near the Nepal-China border on 26 August 2026, AMDA launched emergency relief activities in Nepal. AMDA Nepal took the lead in assessing local needs and providing medical assistance. Although the project had to overcome challenges in log...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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QRCS launches shelter project for refugees in Bangladesh [EN/AR]

Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . November 1st, 2026 ― Doha, Qatar: In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched a new project to improve shelter, protection, and living cond...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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UNHCR Syria Protection Factsheet Q3 2026

Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory . 1. Protection Overview Since December 2024, Syria has been undergoing a gradual transition from a displacement-driven humanitarian context towards a complex phase of return and reintegration, marked by sig...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Lebanon: Middle East Escalation, LTC Situation Report (Telecoms) #11: October 2026

. This situation report provides an update on telecoms activities delivered by the Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC)1 in support of the humanitarian response in Lebanon. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)-led LTC was activated on 16 March 2026. Summary Poi...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Staying because return is not safe: Protection needs of Afghans remaining in Pakistan I Ad Hoc Participatory Assessment: Findings and Recommendations July 2026 (Assessment period: 27–29 July 2026)

Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan . Summary Overview This Participatory Assessment (PA) seeks to examine how the Government of Pakistan’s Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan (IFRP) for Afghan refugees and the associated deteriorating protection environment in Pakistan has affect...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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UNHCR Romania Ukraine Refugee Situation Update - 2 November 2026

Countries: Romania, Ukraine . Highlight At the end of October, UNHCR Romania issued a call for applications for its first Humanitarian Datathon, “Counted In: Advancing Inclusive National Statistics for Forcibly Displaced Persons”, in collaboration with the ReMAP Network, UNHCR pa...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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WFP Panama External Situation Report on Earthquake Emergency, 29 October 2026

. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Within the nationally led response and following a request from the Government of Panama, WFP continues to provide logistics infrastructure, emergency connectivity, technical assistance and common services to national institutions and humanitarian partners. • F...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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World: The Digital Emblem: Making humanitarian protection visible in cyberspace

. The Digital Emblem Project, led by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), was selected as one of the outstanding cases. At the event, Patrick Youssef, Personal Envoy of the ICRC President to China and Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation for East Asia, introduced ...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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The Book of Common Prayer Is Having a Moment

Musician Andrew Osenga and his family were volunteering at a Christian camp when a pipe burst and flooded their house—really, truly flooded, with the floors collapsing and water dribbling underneath the front door. “We had to move out for six months,” he remembered in a recent in...

Christianity TodayNov 2, 2026

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A Manifesto for Phone-Free Church

What happens when you pull your phone out during a church service? We may not want to admit it, but I suspect that most of us know the truth: Our thoughts get interrupted, and our attention is divided. We become more attentive to our devices than to the Lord or even the Christian...

Christianity TodayNov 2, 2026

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Better Than Gold

Why is wisdom more satisfying than wealth? John Piper opens Proverbs 24:13 to show how wisdom leads to everlasting happiness that riches cannot buy.Watch Now...

Desiring GodNov 2, 2026

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Peace for Second-Guessers

How do we know when we’ve worked hard enough? Pastor John offers six ways to fight anxiety and rest in the grace of Christ.Listen Now

Desiring GodNov 2, 2026

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WFP Chad Country Brief, October 2026

. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP provided life-saving food assistance to 163,748 acutely food-insecure people, primarily Sudanese refugees, through cash-based transfers and in-kind distributions. • Compared with previous monthly caseloads, September emergency food assistance coverage was s...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Sudan Nutrition Sector January - September r Bulletin

. The Sudan Nutrition Sector Bulletin for January–September 2026 gives an overview of the nutrition situation and the humanitarian nutrition response across Sudan. Drawing on data and updates from sector partners, it reviews the current situation and the achievements of the treat...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Sudan Nutrition Sector Bulletin, January – September 2026

. The Sudan Nutrition Sector Bulletin for January–September 2026 gives an overview of the nutrition situation and the humanitarian nutrition response across Sudan. Drawing on data and updates from sector partners, it reviews the current situation and the achievements of the treat...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Syrian Arab Republic: 2026-2027 Winter Response Prioritisation

. This document is an extract of the Syria 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP)1 and provides a prioritisation of the winter response for critical sectors during the 2026–2027 winter season. As with all seasonal emergencies, winter response has been integrated in the ...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Ukraine Situation: Moldova - Operational Update (September 2026)

Countries: Moldova, Ukraine . As of September 2026, 146,667 refugees from Ukraine were present in the Republic of Moldova. Although large-scale arrivals have stabilized, new arrivals and protection needs persist. Since 2022, the Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) has coordinate...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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oPt: LTC Palestine - Gaza Strip Conflict Factsheet: October 2026

. Operation overview Armed conflict between Palestinian militant groups and Israeli military forces began on 07 October 2023. The conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis and significant disruption to communications networks, impeding humanitarian operations. The WFP...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Kenya: Moyale Emergency: Inter-agency situation report #4

Countries: Kenya, Ethiopia . Overview The security situation in and around Moyale remains volatile following armed clashes that erupted on 22 October. The use of heavy weaponry has been reported, with clashes continuing on a daily basis. New arrivals are reporting that homes, bui...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Resilient Power Keeps Rural Health Clinics Running in the Philippines

. Power systems have been installed at community clinics providing primary care as well as a birthing center. By Noah Smith When storms knock out electricity, health workers still need to care for their communities. In the Philippines, Direct Relief’s Power for Health initiative ...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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WFP Namibia Country Brief October 2026

. In October, WFP supported the Government of Namibia to distribute 4,893 mt of rice to 383,084 households across all 14 regions. EU-supported integrated ECD interventions in Kunene contributed to a 74 percent increase in enrolment and participation at Otuvero ECD Centre. WFP als...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Rapid Gender Analysis: Bhotekoshi Flood 2026, Nepal

. This Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) was jointly undertaken by CARE Nepal, UN Women and Plan International to strengthen understanding of the gendered and social inclusion impacts of the Bhotekoshi Flash Flood in Nepal. Drawing on consultations with affected communities across Rasu...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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WHO Ukraine Newsletter - October 2026

. Key highlights On 10 October, the Lviv Regional Centre for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine became the world’s first WHO-verified Emergency Medical Team (EMT) specialized in medical evacuation. The team has directly supported the transfer of over 2,800 patients, and...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Nepal: Rasuwa Flood Situation Report No. 12 (As of 30 October 2026)

. HIGHLIGHTS The Interagency Accountability to Affected People (AAP) Working Group has been activated, led by UNICEF, to institutionalize community engagement and accountability, supporting local authorities to establish help desks and feedback mechanisms that enable affected pop...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Effective Altruists and the Spreadsheet Gospel

Over the past decade, an emergent secular philosophy has taken root in Silicon Valley. It now drives many conversations around politics and technology, particularly as its ideas shape how our society approaches artificial intelligence. Known as “effective altruism,” this worldvie...

The Gospel CoalitionNov 2, 2026

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Commission takes a key step forward on 2027 financial support for Ukraine

. Today, the European Commission took another step in the implementation of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, which will provide Ukraine with essential budgetary support and defence products in 2026 and 2027. The package adopted today includes a proposal for the Council to ap...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Afghanistan: ADIWG Monthly Meeting Minutes - October 2026

. Agenda Item Welcome, Introductions and Agenda Review Presentation: Research on Disability in Afghanistan by DRG and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, followed by Q&A Community Perception Monitoring (CPM): Key Findings and Feedback Upcoming ADIWG Activities and Partner Announc...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

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Sudanese women break cultural barriers to share the Gospel amid war

Sudan (MNN) – There's a saying in Sudan: "Even if a woman is like an axe, she cannot break anything." In other words, even if a woman has the ability to make a difference, she's still seen as incapable simply because she's a woman. It's a mindset that's kept Sudanese women on the...

Mission Network NewsNov 2, 2026

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“I will cut you up like a chicken”: Faith in the face of death threats

India (MNN) – In some Indian states, anti-conversion laws can bring persecution, prison or fines for those who share the Gospel. Yet believers continue sharing the Good News. Greg Musselman from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada says the danger does not deter Gospel workers: “They ...

Mission Network NewsNov 2, 2026

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Drone strikes and hospitality: opposite realities in Sudan's civil war

Sudan (MNN) — Drone strikes on a market in southwestern Sudan’s Darfur killed more than 100 rebel fighters and civilians last Monday, October 26. According to a report from ACLED, both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have increased their use of ...

Mission Network NewsNov 2, 2026