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humanitarian relief

February 6, 2013

Warning about deepening humanitarian crisis in Syria

The United Nations has warned that the ongoing conflict in Syria, will lead to a sharp spike in the number of people needing urgent aid.
February 5, 2013

UN begins delivery of safe water supplies for 10 million people in Syria

A large-scale operation is under way in Syria to secure safe water supplies for more than 10 million people, says UNICEF.
February 1, 2013

Humanitarian groups say world community is failing the people of Syria

A coalition of six international humanitarian agencies has warned that the UN’s record $1.5 billion Syria humanitarian appeal remains only 3% funded
January 15, 2013

Gaza hospital continues to serve people, despite financial difficulties

A nourishment programme in Gaza is one of many outpatient services for the non-profit, public hospital operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
November 27, 2012

Oxfam steps up response to growing crisis in eastern Congo

As the humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo worsens, with thousands of people fleeing new fighting, Oxfam is stepping up its supply of aid.
October 21, 2012

NGOs want action to stop Afghan displacement camp deaths

Urgent steps are needed if Afghanistan is to avoid a repeat of the deaths among children and adults in the country’s displacement camps last year.
September 30, 2012

Floods in northern India force 800,000 to flee

Incessant rains in the Indian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have forced 800,000 people to flee to higher ground
June 22, 2012

Nun and pastor stay in Homs, Syria, to care for elderly

Sister Valentine and the Rev Mofid Karajaili have chosen to stay with residents of a Centre for the Elderly in Bab Sbaa, Syria, despite escalating violence.
October 27, 2011

Cambodia floods require continuing response

The worst floods in Cambodia for more than a decade have killed 247 people, mainly by drowning, and displaced more than 100,000 families.
October 1, 2011

Responding to the reality of the East Africa drought

Southern Ethiopia is being devastated by a drought that has taken the lives of more than 300,000 livestock, threatening the future of the pastoralist communities who rely on them.