30 Apr 2022 For families struggling in the face of debilitating poverty, the usual joy and celebration associated with festivals and occasions is often much less possible. Whether these families are in our own society or across the world, it is our duty to help ensure they too can celebrate. The lessons we learn... |
04 Mar 2022 Severe drought, economic collapse and decades of conflict have pushed Afghanistan to the brink. Acute hunger is at record levels with over 24 million people in need of lifesaving assistance and millions knocking on famines door. Over half of all children are expected to be malnourished in 2022 including... |
23 Mar 2022 Poverty in Lebanon now affects over 80% of the population. Devastating economic collapse has led to a 281% rise in inflation and heightened deprivation in most sectors. The change has been dramatic, and the average standard of living has dropped rapidly with most families now struggling to access... |
23 Mar 2022 The DR Congo was recently identified as the location of the world’s largest hunger crisis with the largest number of people facing food insecurity. There are 27.3 million highly food-insecure people across 26 provinces of the DRC and some 5.2 million people displaced by the simmering conflict. Despite... |
15 Sep 2021 In Gaza, years of blockade and recurrent cycles of hostilities have had a severe impact on local infrastructure, delivery of services, available livelihood opportunities and the ability of families to cope. Palestinians in Gaza are locked in and unable to travel to other parts of the Palestinian territories... |
23 Mar 2022 When Cyclone Amphan struck Bangladesh in May 2020, over a million people were affected, 350 000+ homes were damaged, and more than 60 000 homes were completely destroyed. Over a 100 000 more faced intensive monsoon flooding in August 2020 which caused even further damage. Affected families in coastal... |