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humanitarian emergency

September 16, 2019

New initiative puts women at the heart of humanitarian response in Nigeria

Local women must no longer be excluded from decision-making in the responses to humanitarian emergencies, particularly when they are the ones most vulnerable in these crises, Christian Aid’s CEO has said.
August 18, 2017

Christian Aid launches appeal for Sierra Leone mudslide survivors

Christian Aid has launched a public appeal for emergency funds to support its relief operation for families devastated by the flooding and mudslide disaster in Sierra Leone.
May 24, 2016

UN fund to address education in crisis zones

The United Nations Children's Fund has announced the launch of a new fund to better coordinate support for and drive investment in education for children and youth affected by humanitarian emergencies and protracted crises.
May 13, 2016

Yemen’s food situation on verge of ‘humanitarian disaster’

The food security and nutrition situation in Yemen will turn into a humanitarian disaster unless urgent funding is accessible for the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to deliver timely aid, the UN agency has warned.
January 15, 2014

Governments urged to scale up humanitarian aid to Syria

British aid agencies warn that governments must urgently scale up their response to the humanitarian catastrophe in Syria.
January 7, 2014

Anglicans and Episcopalians respond to South Sudan crisis

Anglicans and Episcopalians around the world are responding 'practically and prayerfully' to the crisis in Africa’s newest country.
November 12, 2013

Fears that heavy rains will hinder Typhoon Haiyan aid response

Further heavy rains forecast for southern Philippines could seriously affect the progress of the aid response.
October 20, 2013

Humanitarian need after cyclone huge, says Christian Aid

There is still massive humanitarian need in the Indian states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, says UK-based churches' global development agency Christian Aid.
January 19, 2013

Refugees from Syria face further suffering if Jordan closes border

Preventing refugees from entering Jordan to escape the conflict in Syria would increase suffering and could lead to further bloodshed and abuses.
November 23, 2012

Christian Aid Gaza and Middle East crisis appeal

The Gaza and Middle East crisis appeal, launched by our friends at Christian Aid in the light of the recent escalation of violence in the area, will help those most in need, working through partners to provide medical assistance and other essential services.