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Afghanistan: Beyond Short-Term Aid: Financing Durable Solutions for Displaced Afghans | NRC
. Key findings and recommendations from an NRC study on financing approaches for durable solutions NRC briefing note About this briefing note The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) recently commissioned a study examining which financing approaches can better support durable solution...
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Syria: Comprehensive Overview of IDPs and IDP Returns Dashboard (As of 27 August 2026)
. Key Figures ▪ An estimated 5.54 million IDPs remain displaced in Syria. About 76% living outside IDP sites while 24% are hosted in formal IDP sites. ▪ Between December 2024 and 27 August 2026, estimated total of 2,006,376 IDPs returned...
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Syria: Comprehensive Overview of Refugee Returnees (As of 27 August 2026)
Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye .
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Philippines: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 35 | 24 - 30 August 2026
Countries: Philippines, Indonesia, Viet Nam . REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the thirty-fifth week of 2026, a total of six disaster events were reported across ASEAN, including droughts and floods. In addition to these events, disaster situations continued to be reported across the reg...
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oPt: Calling for Stronger Humanitarian Partnerships and Faster, More Sustainable Responses
. Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD 2026) concluded its activities at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme “Humanity in Transition and Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Work.” The conference brought together numerous ...
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oPt: 2,500 Food Baskets Distributed to Families Qatar Charity Bolsters Food Security for Crisis-Affected Families in Gaza
. As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to ease the suffering of families affected by the crisis in the Gaza Strip, and with the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity has completed the distribution of comprehensive food baskets in northern Gaza. The initiative reached 2...
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UNHCR TCHAD| Afflux des Réfugiés du Soudan | Statistiques de l'enregistrement individuel biométrique (au 30 Aou. 2026)
Countries: Chad, Sudan . Depuis le début du conflit au Soudan en avril 2023, la CNARR, le HCR et l'OIM identifient et enregistrent les réfugiés soudanais et les migrants tchadiens retournés en provenance du Darfour. Une estimation de 1 070 847* personnes nécessitant une assistanc...
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UNHCR CHAD| CORE Sudan Emergency Situation (30 Aug 2026)
Countries: Chad, Sudan . Since April 2023, the CNARR, UNHCR and IOM monitor and assist an influx of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees arriving in the provinces of Ouaddai, Sila, Wadi-Fira and Ennedi Est. Humanitarian agencies support the Chadian Government and local authori...
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UNHCR CHAD| CORE Situation d'urgence des Réfugiés Soudanais (30 Aou. 2026)
Countries: Chad, Sudan . Depuis avril 2023, le CNARR, le HCR et l'OIM surveillent et assistent un afflux de réfugiés soudanais et de retournés tchadiens arrivant dans les provinces de Ouaddai, Sila, Wadi-Fira et Ennedi Est. Les agences humanitaires soutiennent le gouvernement tch...
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UNHCR Rwanda - DR Congolese Forcibly Displaced Population Figures - 31 July 2026
Countries: Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo .
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In Support of Flood-Affected People Qatar Charity Launches an Urgent Humanitarian Response in Nepal
. Qatar Charity announced that it will launch an urgent humanitarian response and distribute blankets to people affected by the devastating floods that struck Nepal last Wednesday. Immediately after the floods, Qatar Charity activated its Emergency Response Cell within the Humani...
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Nepal: ‘I Cannot Stay Inside, It Is Too Stuffy’ – Overcrowded Shelters Put Children’s Health and Safety at Risk
. More than 700 people have been killed and more than 2,400 remain unaccounted for after a glacier collapse on 26 August unleashed a torrent of rock, ice, mud and debris through Himalayan mountain river systems. [1] With roads and bridges destroyed, many survivors in Rasuwa, Nuwa...
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Nepal Flood Emergency Situation Report | Reporting Period: 28–29 August 2026
. Locations: Galchi Rural Municipality, Dhading District; Chitwan District; Kathmandu, Nepal Situation Overview Flash floods have affected Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts in northern and central Nepal. Damaged infrastructure and restricted access continue to hamper relief e...
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India: Heat-Resilient Infrastructure: Lessons from Emerging Global Experience, Southasiadisasters.net - Vol. 21, Issue 1, July 2026
. “The real test of heat-resilient infrastructure is not how strong it looks on paper, but whether it keeps the most exposed people safe, healthy, and able to continue their lives with cool dignity.”— Mihir R. Bhatt, All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI), India The late...
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DR Congo: DRC: Ebola response must step up as millions of children return to school | The IRC
. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is working to keep students safe, reduce transmission risk, and strengthen trust and prevention efforts as schools reopen. With the outbreak in its fourth month, Ebola case numbers continue to climb across eastern DRC, and health authori...
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Ukraine: Empowering Frontline Households: Direct Cash Assistance in Kharkivksa Oblast
. For Oksana* and her husband in the Balaklivska hromada, this vital assistance arrived at a critical moment, offering immediate relief for essential items while empowering them to restore their household's long-term food security and independence. With support from the Ukraine H...
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Rapid Disaster Impact Report: Satellite Remote Sensing Reveals Severe Mudslide Impacts along the China–Nepal Border
. At approximately 10:30 a.m. Beijing Time on August 26, 2026, a major mudslide disaster occurred in the Donglin Zangbo River Basin along the China–Nepal border, severely affecting Gyirong Port in China. Following the disaster, a joint team from the International Research Center ...
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Sudan Situation Analysis: [10/8/2026] - [16/8/2026]
. Executive Summary The Sudan crisis continues to represent one of the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies, with the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) driving unprecedented levels of displacement, violence, and suffering. Thi...
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Sudan Situation Analysis: [3/8/2026] - [9/8/2026]
. Executive Summary The Sudan crisis continues to represent one of the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies, with the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) driving unprecedented levels of displacement, violence, and suffering. Thi...
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Situation Report II - Nepal Flash Flood
. CURRENT SITUATION The flash flood and debris flow that struck Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system on 26 August has evolved into a large-scale humanitarian emergency, with rapidly rising casualties, hundreds of people still unaccounted for, widespread infrastructure damage...
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Myanmar Situation Analysis: [10/8/2026] - [16/8/2026]
. Executive Summary Myanmar faces a protracted humanitarian emergency characterized by widespread displacement, ongoing armed conflict, severe economic deterioration, and compounding natural disasters. The crisis demands sustained international attention and coordinated humanitar...
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Myanmar Situation Analysis: [3/8/2026] - [9/8/2026]
. Executive Summary Myanmar faces a protracted humanitarian emergency characterized by widespread displacement, ongoing armed conflict, severe economic deterioration, and compounding natural disasters. The crisis demands sustained international attention and coordinated humanitar...
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Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon In Their Own Voices: Living in Permanent Survival Mode - Volume 13 | Spring 2026
Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic . WAR HAS ACCELERTED DECLINING PROSPECTS This report captures a critical inflection point for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, where long-standing structural vulnerabilities have converged with the impact of...
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Italy weekly sea arrivals update - 31 August 2026
Countries: Italy, Algeria, Bangladesh, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Türkiye .
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The Righteous One Who Saves
What kind of king saves the guilty? John Piper opens Genesis 49:8–10 to show that the Lion of Judah bears the guilt of his people.Watch Now
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When Walking Away Feels Good
Why should we follow Jesus when life seems easier without him? Pastor John responds to a man questioning the cost of daily obedience.Listen Now
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O. Palmer Robertson’s Long Defense of Covenantal Theology
In December 1973, members of the Presbyterian Church in the United States (PCUS) revolted against their church leadership over liberal drift. Affiliated seminaries had denied the infallibility of the Bible. Education committees had questioned Mosaic authorship of the Bible’s firs...
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New Research: How Do Men Choose to Choose Life?
Blake sat on the bed, a king-size mattress. His pregnant fiancée sat next to him, angry. Blake—I’m using pseudonyms in this article to protect privacy—wanted the baby. She wanted an abortion. Their budget was tight. She already had a kid, making him a soon-to-be stepfather. For B...
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Moscow Bans Bibles, Christian Resources from Mission Eurasia
Russian pastor Andre Furmanov was at home organizing his office space last May when his lawyer contacted him with a warning: Review the church library for any materials connected to Mission Eurasia or be prepared to face legal consequences. His church administrator immediately we...
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Lebanon Situation Analysis: [10/8/2026 - 16/8/2026]
. Executive Summary This Lebanon SituationHub report provides comprehensive situational analysis and actionable intelligence for humanitarian decision-makers responding to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon requires coordinated, evidence-based re...
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Lebanon Situation Analysis: [3/8/2026] - [9/8/2026]
. Executive Summary This Lebanon SituationHub report provides comprehensive situational analysis and actionable intelligence for humanitarian decision-makers responding to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon requires coordinated, evidence-based re...
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UNHCR Syria Operational Update - July 2026
. Syria has entered a new phase marked by large-scale returns and persistent humanitarian vulnerability. While around 1.7 million refugees and 1.9 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned since December 2024, 15.6 million people still require humanitarian assista...
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Guidance Note on Multi-purpose Cash Assistance in Türkiye - August 2026
. The objectives of this guidance note are: (1) Inform about the Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Transfer Value recommendation of Cash Based Interventions Technical Working Group (CBI TWG) (2) Provide information about harmonisation and coordination of MPCA and (3) Inform ab...
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Assessment of Gender-Based Violence Risks, Needs and Service Gaps during the 2026 Emergency in Lebanon
. Following the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon beginning 2 March 2026, over one million people were rapidly displaced, with more than 85 per cent residing outside formal collective shelters. To address critical evidence gaps regarding the gender-based violence risks and nee...
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Ukraine Situation: Moldova - Operational Update (July 2026)
. OPERATIONAL CONTEXT As of July 2026, 145,803 refugees from Ukraine are present in the Republic of Moldova, representing an increase of nearly 13,000 people compared to July 2025. Many refugees have achieved greater stability and self-reliance; however, those with acute vulnerab...
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Japan contributes USD 2.2 million boost to support WFP effort to tackle malnutrition in South Sudan
Countries: South Sudan, Japan .2 million) from the Government of Japan to support lifesaving nutrition assistance for vulnerable women and children in South Sudan. The contribution comes at a critical time as South Sudan faces one of the world's most severe hunger and nutrition c...
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Lebanon Humanitarian Advocacy Update
. Conflict and protection: Attacks have continued in Lebanon since the ceasefire in March 2026, causing 16,585 casualties, further displacement, delayed returns, and ongoing violations of international law (see page 2). Humanitarian funding: Funding shortfalls continue to undermi...
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WFP Madagascar Country Brief, August 2026
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS July marked the sixth and final cycle of the 2025–2026 lean season response in the Grand Sud. WFP has reached 537,635 people. The first national drought monitoring bulletin issued in July introduced projections for a strong El Niño, highlighting heightened risks ...
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WHO – with support from Italy – brings health care closer to families in eastern Afghanistan
Countries: Afghanistan, Italy . At Gari Basic Health Centre, this support helps health workers provide timely treatment, follow-up care and essential health advice to people who might otherwise struggle to access care. Mohammad’s family lives in Mani village, more than 90 minutes...
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AI and Everyday: What Are Some Practical Frameworks for Christians?
How should churches use AI without letting it reshape what the church is? That question drives this episode with Michael Graham and Keith Plummer. Michael is program director for The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, and Keith is dean of the School of Divinity at Cairn Univ...