Invitation to a Press Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Nigeria's Northeast on Tuesday 15 November 2016: The Humanitarian Coordinator (a.i)/Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria to brief the press on the humanitarian response in Nigeria’s northeast region. WHO: Mr. Peter Lundberg, Humanitarian Coordinator (a.i)/Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator … [Read more...] about Invitation to a Press Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Nigeria’s Northeast on Tuesday 15 November 2016
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UK increases humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in response to El Nino induced drought
UK increases humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in response to El Nino induced drought: 4.1 million people in Zimbabwe are expected to be unable to meet their food needs during the peak impact of the El Nino induced drought from January to March 2017. The UK was one of the first international donors to respond in Zimbabwe. Since October 2015, through our partners CARE … [Read more...] about UK increases humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in response to El Nino induced drought
New Research finds Humanitarian Assistance to Refugees boosts Uganda’s Economy
New Research finds Humanitarian Assistance to Refugees boosts Uganda’s Economy: A new study conducted in Uganda has found that humanitarian assistance for refugees creates significant economic benefits for the local economy, and these benefits are greater when the assistance is in the form of cash transfers and land for agricultural production. The study was conducted by a … [Read more...] about New Research finds Humanitarian Assistance to Refugees boosts Uganda’s Economy
Zambia – Italy’s new humanitarian mission
Zambia – Italy’s new humanitarian mission: A new Italian humanitarian mission has started in Zambia. Following the success of the initiative launched last February, ten voluntary professionals, coordinated by two heart surgeons, Stefano Marianeschi and Carlo Massini, are currently working at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka to operate on 10 children suffering from … [Read more...] about Zambia – Italy’s new humanitarian mission
Humanitarian impact of withdrawal of armed forces
Humanitarian impact of withdrawal of armed forces: Situation overview Since July 2016, non-state armed actors have taken control of eight locations in Bakool, Galgaduug and Hiraan regions of Somalia following the departure of international troops. The takeover by non-state armed groups has exposed civilians to significant protection risks and further reduced humanitarian … [Read more...] about Humanitarian impact of withdrawal of armed forces
