Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Humanitarian Community Launches Its First Multiyear Appeal to Curb Growing Acute Needs: The humanitarian community in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Congolese authorities today launched an appeal for US$ 748 million to assist 6.7 million people in 2017 –marking the first year of a new three-year action plan in the … [Read more...] about Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Humanitarian Community Launches Its First Multiyear Appeal to Curb Growing Acute Needs
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Help for people in need: Germany doubled its humanitarian engagement in Africa in 2016
Help for people in need: Germany doubled its humanitarian engagement in Africa in 2016: Never before have so many people had to flee their homes as in 2016: more than 65 million refugees and internally displaced persons around the world fled from crises, violence and natural disasters. Africa is a particular focus of Germany’s humanitarian assistance, alongside the … [Read more...] about Help for people in need: Germany doubled its humanitarian engagement in Africa in 2016
UK scales up humanitarian relief efforts in Somalia
UK scales up humanitarian relief efforts in Somalia: Millions of people are living in desperate conditions in Somalia as extreme drought is threatening the lives and stability of a country vital to regional and UK security. Ms Patel led a roundtable with humanitarian partners during her visit, to hear about the drought situation on the ground, how they are responding to it, … [Read more...] about UK scales up humanitarian relief efforts in Somalia
Fighting Blocks IOM Humanitarian Assistance in Upper Nile, South Sudan
Fighting Blocks IOM Humanitarian Assistance in Upper Nile, South Sudan: IOM has been forced to suspend humanitarian activities in Wau Shilluk in South Sudan’s Upper Nile area due to violent clashes over the weekend putting thousands at risk. Due to this increased insecurity, IOM has had to post pone the registration of nearly 3,000 thousand vulnerable individuals for … [Read more...] about Fighting Blocks IOM Humanitarian Assistance in Upper Nile, South Sudan
UK pledges further support to address humanitarian needs caused by drought in Somalia
UK pledges further support to address humanitarian needs caused by drought in Somalia: Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development, the Rt Hon Priti Patel travelled to Mogadishu on 28 January 2017 where she re-affirmed the importance of the UK’s partnership with Somalia. The Minister met the Speaker and Interim Head of State, Professor Mohamed Jawari, … [Read more...] about UK pledges further support to address humanitarian needs caused by drought in Somalia
