Severe Food Shortages Hit Africa’s Refugees Hard – UNHCR and WFP Warn: The Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Ertharin Cousin and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, are very concerned that critical shortages in food assistance are affecting some 2 million refugees in 10 countries across Africa. The shortages could worsen in coming … [Read more...] about Severe Food Shortages Hit Africa’s Refugees Hard – UNHCR and WFP Warn
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Trump’s attempt to ban refugees will hurt Africa. But there’s not a lot it can do | The Conversation
Trump's attempt to ban refugees will hurt Africa. But there's not a lot it can do: A protestor holds a placard during a rally supporting refugees worldwide and in reaction to Trump's travel ban Reuters/Baz RatnerAn Executive Order issued by US President Donald Trump’s administration on January 27th suspended all refugee admission for 120 days from seven Muslim countries – … [Read more...] about Trump’s attempt to ban refugees will hurt Africa. But there’s not a lot it can do | The Conversation
Unique EU programme to benefit refugees and host communities in Kalobeyei
Unique EU programme to benefit refugees and host communities in Kalobeyei: The European Union, The Netherlands, UN partners and Turkana County and national government representatives have launched a ground breaking programme that aims to improve the living conditions of refugees and host communities in Turkana County. The Support to the Kalobeyei Integrated Social and … [Read more...] about Unique EU programme to benefit refugees and host communities in Kalobeyei
Amid dwindling donor support, one million displaced Somali refugees grow hopeless, UN agency warns
Amid dwindling donor support, one million displaced Somali refugees grow hopeless, UN agency warns: More than one million Somali refugees who have been displaced from their homes for decades are becoming despondent as they continue to be unable to return home and donor support is growing fatigued, according to the United Nations refugee agency. “There is a growing … [Read more...] about Amid dwindling donor support, one million displaced Somali refugees grow hopeless, UN agency warns
UK Supports South Sudanese Refugees in Sudan
UK Supports South Sudanese Refugees in Sudan: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of £3 million (approximately US$ 3.7 million) from the Government of the United Kingdom to respond to the critical needs of more than 164,000 South Sudanese refugees in Sudan. WFP will use the funds to purchase sorghum, a South Sudanese staple, … [Read more...] about UK Supports South Sudanese Refugees in Sudan
