Myanmar Health Cluster Bulletin May 2026. Use of heavy weapons continues to be the highest reported type of incident, followed by obstruction, psychological violence and removal of assets. Health Cluster will conduct SSA awareness sessions to encourage partners to report any attack on health care directly in the online system. IntensificaReliefWebJun 2disaster
Lebanon Key Message Update: Ongoing hostilities drive further displacement and uneven food access, May - September 2026Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected across South and El-Nabatieh governorates through September 2026, driven by sustained insecurity, collapsed market functionality, and severely constrained humanitarian access. From June through SeptembReliefWebJun 2disaster
Venezuela - Key Message Update: Erosion of household purchasing power continues amid high food prices, May - September 2026. Key Messages Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected to persist countrywide through September, despite gradual macroeconomic improvements. Most poor households remain able to meet their minimum food needs, but face difficulties meeting their essential non-food needs due to extremely high foodReliefWebJun 2disaster
Colombia: liberación de dos personas en Arauca. La misión contó con la participación de la Defensoría del Pueblo y de la Iglesia Católica. Tras su liberación, las personas fueron trasladadas en un vehículo del CICR a otra zona, donde pudieron reencontrarse con sus seres queridos. La participación del CICR en este tipo de operaciones humanitariaReliefWebJun 2disaster
World Bank Approves $500 Million to Improve Rural Roads and Market Access in Ghana. Poor road conditions and inadequate maintenance have long constrained rural livelihoods in Ghana — limiting market access, driving up transport costs, and contributing to significant post-harvest losses. The project directly addresses these challenges by rehabilitating and maintaining critical feeReliefWebJun 2disaster
Ebola outbreak: Acted’s emergency response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the World Health Organisation, within the space of a week, the number of suspected cases in Ituri province rose from 513 to 883. By 25 May, there had been 220 deaths. These figures could see a gradual increase in the coming days. The outbreak now spans more than three provinces and, dReliefWebJun 2disaster
Sierra Leone Measles Outbreak Response - DREF Operation (MDRSL021). Description of the EventDate when the trigger was met 13-05-2026 What happened, where and when? On 13 May 2026, the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), officially declared a measles outbreak in Sierra Leone following confirmation of sustained tReliefWebJun 2disaster
Chad: Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) - Dashboard #222 : Overview of Displacement in Lac Province, Data collection: March 2026, Publication Date: 01 June 2026. The International Organization for Migration’s Emergency Tracking Tool aims to collect information on sudden and significant population movements, mainly triggered by security and climate-related emergencies. This information is collected through key informant interviews and direct observations. TReliefWebJun 2disaster
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia & Herzegovina — Situacioni izvještaj o mobilnosti migranata (April 2026) [BS]Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Sudan . Ovaj izvještaj pruža uvid u profile, iskustva, potrebe, rute kretanja i namjere migranata koji se kreću kroz Bosnu i Hercegovinu (BiH). Podaci su prikupljani od 1. do 30 ReliefWebJun 2disaster
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia & Herzegovina - Migrant Mobility Situation Report (April 2026)Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Sudan . This report provides insights into the profiles, experiences, needs, routes travelled and intentions of migrants transiting through Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Data werReliefWebJun 2disaster
Haiti - Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) 95 - Summary of displacement related to security concerns in Saint-Marc (Artibonite) (29 May - 1 June 2026).ReliefWebJun 2disaster
UNHCR Ecuador: Operational Update N.4 | April 2026Countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) . Operational context Throughout April 2026, Ecuador’s operational environment remained marked by overlapping security, environmental, and socio-economic pressures affecting both host communities and displaced people. While official daReliefWebJun 2disaster
Fulani Muslims Kill 8 Christians, Injure 15Suspected Fulani gunmen attacked a Christian farming community in central Nigeria’s Plateau state on Sunday evening, killing eight Christians and injuring at least 15 others, according to residents and government officials. The attack occurred in Gwomjang, a predominantly Christian village in KadunuInternational Christian ConcernJun 1persecution
Chhattisgarh: Where Faith in Christ Comes with a PriceThe sutures protruding from the deep, still-fresh wound on 32-year-old Mangu’s head are the latest evidence of the persecution faced by Christians in the tribal belt of Bastar in Chhattisgarh, India. Families like Mangu’s are willing to pay a heavy price — social ostracism, physical violence, and evInternational Christian ConcernJun 1persecution
WFP scales up response in Lebanon as displacement crisis enters third month and rising costs push food out of reach. More than one million people remain displaced, while soaring prices, lost incomes and strained markets are pushing food further out of reach for vulnerable families. WFP has rapidly scaled up its response nationwide, but the situation remains highly fragile. Sustained humanitarian access, stable sReliefWebJun 1disaster
Hindu Nationalists Attack Christian Convention in IndiaA two-day Christian spiritual convention organized at a private hotel in Ratlam town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh was disrupted by Hindu nationalist groups on May 27 over allegations of forced conversions. Members of the event’s organizing committee claimed they had notified authorities aboInternational Christian ConcernJun 1persecution
ADF Kills At Least 7 Christians in BeniThe Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) killed at least seven Christians during an overnight attack on May 30 in Beni, located in North Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the local chief, the victims belonged to the Pygmy community of the Twa ethnic group and were murInternational Christian ConcernJun 1persecution
Appeals court partially blocks military’s ban on troops who identify as transWorld MagazineJun 1missions
Women Are Leaving the Church. Let’s Reverse the Trend.For generations, it was a given that women in the church outnumbered men, both in the pews and in volunteer service. But this reality is shifting. According to Barna, as of 2025, 43 percent of American men attend church regularly, while only 36 percent of women do. Unfortunately, this isn’t simply bThe Gospel CoalitionJun 1missions
Warrior Leadership Summit works to heal damage done in the name of JesusUSA (MNN)—From June 29 to July 4, indigenous young adults from across North America will gather together for five days of learning who Jesus is—and who he isn’t—at the Warrior Leadership Summit (WLS). The event is an annual leadership and discipleship conference for Native American youth. “A lot of Mission Network NewsJun 1missions
Praying for winter to end: How you can walk alongside Chinese believersChina (MNN) — Chinese believers continue to need strategic prayer from Christians around the world. And the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, observed every May 24, provides a helpful opportunity to focus on the needs of the Chinese Church. China Partner's Erik Burklin says: “I think God Mission Network NewsJun 1missions
Three years later, ethnic violence still troubles Manipur StateIndia (MNN) — Consequences from the May 2023 ethnic violence in India’s Manipur State continue. A surge of kidnappings, attacks, and killings over the past two months has shaken the region yet again. The clashes first came between the chiefly Hindu Meiteis in political power and the primarily ChristMission Network NewsJun 1poverty
Announcing TGC’s 2026 Essay Contest for Young AdultsThe Gospel Coalition invites young adults to reflect on and write about kicking unhealthy habits, committing to the church, and staying human in an AI world. Writers aged 16–25 (born between 2001 and 2010) may submit their essay to this summer’s essay contest. The winning writers will receive a prizThe Gospel CoalitionJun 1missions
Help Your Wife Thrive Through MotherhoodThere’s a Mother’s Day meme that says, “Mom, we’ve hired a few people to fill in for you while you relax on Mother’s Day.” The picture is crowded with eight people — from a taxi driver to a chef — trying to do everything a mother does! A young husband laughs at that funny meme. But then, at some poiDesiring GodMay 31poverty
Amandus Polanus: Classical Theism’s Reformed AllyIf I wanted to learn more about how the cultural values of 1950s and ’60s America have shaped contemporary literary fiction, I might ask Google or ChatGPT for an overview. The search results might present accurate and balanced information on America’s democratic tradition and the other community valThe Gospel CoalitionMay 31missions
CHINA: Updates on Pastor Wang Yi, John Cao, and Criminal Charges Against ChristiansAs U.S. President Donald Trump flew home from Beijing after meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping, we recorded this timely VOM Radio conversation with Bob Fu, founder and president of China Aid, to provide a current update about our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters in China. Chinese ChrVoice of the MartyrsMay 30persecution
Reset Your Mind on Jesus: A Live Lab on Colossians 3:1–4Paul doesn’t just want Christians to know the truths of the Bible — he wants us to set our minds on them. But what does that mean, and how do we do it?Watch NowDesiring GodMay 30missions
Can We Always Know the Purposes of Providence? Philemon 15–17, Part 3Reading God’s providence rightly takes great faith in the power and wisdom of God, and communicating it kindly takes great humility. Paul displays both.Watch NowDesiring GodMay 30missions
Bishops Raise Human Rights Concerns, Invite Pope to PakistanThis month, Catholic bishops from Pakistan visited the Vatican for their special Ad Limina visit. The group included three archbishops, four bishops, and a cardinal. During the visit, the bishops went to different Vatican departments to submit their reports and meet with Pope Leo XIV. Bishop Samson International Christian ConcernMay 29persecution
How Long, O Lord? The Cry of the Martyrs Before the Throne of GodBy Pieter Vermeulen, ICC Board Member, as part of a series, “Persecuted but not Forsaken.” As we reach the final biblical foundation of this series, the Book of Revelation brings us into a remarkable scene. Throughout Scripture, we have seen the pattern unfold. Abel’s blood cried out from the groundInternational Christian ConcernMay 29persecution
When Grace OvercomesWhy does Christ suddenly seem beautiful to some but not others? John Piper shows from John 3:1–10 how the Spirit makes Christ irresistibly compelling.Watch NowDesiring GodMay 29missions
Tomorrow May Be Too Late: Testimonies of the Damned“I just never got around to it.” This must be one of the worst thoughts of those tormented in hell who heard the gospel in life. They passed through church doors a few times. Maybe they even admitted they were sinners. They were open to being saved — really, they were — and even planned on getting aDesiring GodMay 29missions
Finding Hope When Life Falls ApartHow do we move forward when everything around us is crumbling? How do we hold on to hope? Drawing from her experience of losing an infant son, losing her marriage, and being diagnosed with a debilitating disease, Vaneetha Rendall Risner shares questions she asked God in suffering, the beautiful waysThe Gospel CoalitionMay 29health
DR Congo: 80 Christians killed as Islamists target "worshipers of the cross"DRC (MNN) – In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), entire Christian communities are running into the jungle with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Earlier this month, more than 80 Christians were killed in a series of Islamist attacks. “It’s really chilling, that’s for sure,” says Mission Network NewsMay 29poverty
Ministry leader urges caution as Christians turn to AI for guidanceUSA (MNN) — New findings from Barna Research show that 48 percent of practicing Christians trust their spiritual growth to artificial intelligence. One in three U.S. adults says AI is just as reliable as a pastor for guidance. Keys for Kids Ministries’ Greg Yoder calls the findings a bad sign. “It bMission Network NewsMay 29missions
Determination and grit persist in the middle of Burkina Faso's insecurityBurkina Faso (MNN) — Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended over 900 civil society groups and non-governmental organizations since April. The West African country has been fighting Islamic insurgencies for over a decade. The junta’s suspensions are an attempt to stop foreign funds that it suspeMission Network NewsMay 29poverty