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fromHarvard Gazette
8 hours ago

Why are other kids starving? - Harvard Gazette

"I didn't understand why I had access to food and other children my age didn't, and that didn't make sense in my head at the time. Injustice was something that always shaped my path and I wanted to do something about that."
Education
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 day ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
15 hours ago

The Independent partners with WaterAid for Earth Day 2026

The Independent supports critical journalism and clean water initiatives, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and health conditions for women globally.
#gaza
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Human development in Gaza has regressed 77 years due to the war, according to an international report

Rebuilding Gaza will require $71.4 billion and a collective effort to restore human capabilities and dignity after extensive conflict damage.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Report finds Gaza needs more than $71bn in next decade for recovery

Gaza requires over $71 billion for recovery and reconstruction after extensive damage from conflict, with urgent needs in essential services and infrastructure.
World news
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Israel Continues to Kill Aid Workers in Gaza Seven Months Into the Ceasefire

The Israeli army killed a WHO driver during a humanitarian convoy, impacting future medical evacuations in Gaza.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Human development in Gaza has regressed 77 years due to the war, according to an international report

Rebuilding Gaza will require $71.4 billion and a collective effort to restore human capabilities and dignity after extensive conflict damage.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Report finds Gaza needs more than $71bn in next decade for recovery

Gaza requires over $71 billion for recovery and reconstruction after extensive damage from conflict, with urgent needs in essential services and infrastructure.
World news
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Israel Continues to Kill Aid Workers in Gaza Seven Months Into the Ceasefire

The Israeli army killed a WHO driver during a humanitarian convoy, impacting future medical evacuations in Gaza.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
#ukraine
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why People Risk Their Lives for Animals in War

Civilians in Ukraine face life-threatening decisions, often prioritizing their pets over personal safety due to emotional responses under extreme stress.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Life in Donbas: 'If we give up, there will be nothing left'

Russia has nearly complete control of Luhansk, while 18% of Donetsk remains contested, with Kostiantynivka as a key target for further advances.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why People Risk Their Lives for Animals in War

Civilians in Ukraine face life-threatening decisions, often prioritizing their pets over personal safety due to emotional responses under extreme stress.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Life in Donbas: 'If we give up, there will be nothing left'

Russia has nearly complete control of Luhansk, while 18% of Donetsk remains contested, with Kostiantynivka as a key target for further advances.
#sudan
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Sudan refugees returning home face new struggle for survival': UN

Nearly 4 million returnees in Sudan face severe infrastructure damage and urgent needs for investment in basic services and livelihoods.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Inside war-hit Sudan's only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases

37 percent of Sudan's health facilities are out of service due to ongoing conflict and health crises.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread displacement affecting millions.
World politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Sudan War Enters Year 4 as Civilians Face Violence and Growing Fuel Shortages

Sudan's civil war, now in its fourth year, has led to severe humanitarian crises and widespread war crimes by both military factions.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Sudan war enters fourth year as child hunger crisis deepens

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Sudan refugees returning home face new struggle for survival': UN

Nearly 4 million returnees in Sudan face severe infrastructure damage and urgent needs for investment in basic services and livelihoods.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Inside war-hit Sudan's only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases

37 percent of Sudan's health facilities are out of service due to ongoing conflict and health crises.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread displacement affecting millions.
World politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Sudan War Enters Year 4 as Civilians Face Violence and Growing Fuel Shortages

Sudan's civil war, now in its fourth year, has led to severe humanitarian crises and widespread war crimes by both military factions.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Sudan war enters fourth year as child hunger crisis deepens

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Homeless man given Freedom of the City of London

Paul Atherton, homeless for 17 years, received the Freedom of the City of London, highlighting resilience and the honor of belonging to the city.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 days ago

Former UN ambassador, USAID director calls for rebuilding foreign aid | Cornell Chronicle

Modest investments abroad could advance America's interests at home - by preventing pandemics from reaching our shores, by expanding markets for U.S. goods, by promoting democracy and freedom - all for less than 1% of the federal budget each year.
Higher education
#lebanon
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025: IOM

Sea routes to Europe remain the deadliest for migrants, with nearly 8,000 deaths or disappearances reported last year.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Nothing left': Hong Kong fire survivors return to burnt homes

Survivors of the Hong Kong fire return to their homes five months later, finding little left intact after the tragedy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UNICEF outraged' after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza

UNICEF stated that it is outraged after Israel killed two drivers it had contracted to deliver clean water to families in Gaza, emphasizing the need for accountability.
NYC parents
Fundraising
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'Had Ireland not come, I might not be alive': The children of Chernobyl given a second chance by activist Adi Roche's charity

A woman adopted from a Minsk orphanage credits a charity for saving her life after the Chernobyl disaster.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

'Breaks our hearts': Chow endorses fundraising efforts by 2 charities for people in Lebanon | CBC News

Toronto endorses fundraising for Lebanon conflict victims through Doctors Without Borders and the Canadian Red Cross.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Revealed: Children among nearly 200 patients kept in hospital last year because they had no home to go to

Delayed discharges in hospitals increased from 148 to 191 patients due to homelessness and lack of proper step-down care.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage Freedom School'

I am Masa, she pleaded. Please open the road for us. We want to go to school. We are not doing anything wrong. We just have our books. We love our school.
Education
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries

The parties agreed to refrain from any action that would undermine the principled delivery of humanitarian assistance within the territories impacted by the conflict. Both sides also pledged not to target civilians and to facilitate medical care for the wounded and sick.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Public health
fromNature
1 week ago

How I harness research to inform humanitarian relief efforts

Beverley Stringer has dedicated her career to humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières, focusing on improving public health in crisis settings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

The proportion of articles that include terms relating to misogynistic abuse dropped to a dismal 1.3% of all global online news in 2025, the lowest level in that period.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Chef Jose Andres warns of multi-year world famine from Iran war

Jose Andres emphasizes the urgency of addressing the fertilizer supply crisis, stating, 'When fertilizers don't arrive in time for key planting windows, yields can fall in the following harvest cycle.' He highlights the severe consequences for poorer countries, noting, 'In places like Haiti, they don't serve you a kilo of rice, they serve you one ounce at a time.'
Agriculture
Environment
fromState of the Planet
6 days ago

U.N. Office's Recovery Plan Advances Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan

A glacier lake outburst flood in Hassanabad, Pakistan, caused significant destruction, prompting a UN recovery plan to assist affected communities.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
13 hours ago

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

DOGE's takeover of USAID led to severe funding cuts, resulting in significant humanitarian crises and a drastic reduction in agency staff.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US in talks to send Afghan refugees to DR Congo

Afghan allies face relocation to Congo or return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan amid ongoing crises.
Education
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Forced to drop out: Yemen's children trade school for survival

Yemen's conflict forces children to prioritize survival over education, with millions out of school due to economic hardship.
#international-aid
World news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo

President Trump plans to send 1,100 Afghan evacuees to the Democratic Republic of Congo amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
#homelessness
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Danger after disaster: why emergencies come with increased risks for women

Women often bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities during natural disasters, increasing their vulnerability and challenges faced in recovery.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

UN warns South Sudan at risk of full-scale famine' as fighting intensifies

Tom Fletcher, the UN humanitarian chief, stated that hunger is tightening its grip in South Sudan, with emergency levels of food insecurity expected across all 10 states during the lean season.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Humanitarian aid to Iran is severely disrupted due to conflict, with recent shipments providing critical medical supplies and support for displaced populations.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Scheme launched to help refugees seek support

Safe Steps programme launched in Cleveland to help refugees and asylum seekers understand their rights, report discrimination, and access support services.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Displaced Lebanese shelter in schools, stadiums amid Israeli attacks

Israeli attacks have displaced over 800,000 people in Lebanon and killed more than 850, prompting a UN $308 million emergency aid appeal.
France news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Aid worker killed in drone strike on building used by Congo relief staff

A drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed a French UNICEF aid worker and two others in a residential area housing international relief staff.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
1 month ago

A charity that usually feeds people in war zones and disaster areas is providing meals to TSA officers who aren't getting paid | Fortune

Nonprofits are providing support to TSA officers affected by the government shutdown, delivering meals and resources to help during the funding lapse.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Middle East conflict escalation raises humanitarian and economic alarm - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Middle East conflict is causing widespread destruction, economic uncertainty, and a deteriorating humanitarian situation, impacting global markets and regional stability.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa

The U.K. announced a 40% cut to its global aid spending, severely impacting development programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
US politics
fromThe New Humanitarian
2 months ago

Inklings | US funding: Risks, power shifts, and a boatload of questions

The US plans to route $2 billion in humanitarian funding through UN pooled funds, potentially reshaping aid funding and empowering OCHA's humanitarian reset.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Clear Channel joins forces with United Nations to support humanitarian campaign

Clear Channel International provided donated digital out-of-home screens across major cities to amplify the UN's global humanitarian #NotATarget campaign and user-generated content.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Readers reply: what would be the most socially useful way to spend a billion dollars?

I've always thought it would be good to acquire an old warehouse in every town throughout the land and convert it into low-rent community workspaces for artists, local charities and small businesses getting off the ground. A kind of people's WeWork. What would others do with a humungous, but not unlimited, pile of dosh to benefit society? Roland Freeman, West Yorkshire Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com.
Left-wing politics
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face reduced food assistance, raising concerns about survival and hunger among the community.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How NGOs Took Over Government

Government reliance on nonprofits for public services creates risks, weak accountability, and uneven performance, enabling waste and fraud.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
fromNature
2 months ago

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

In 2025, the administration of US President Donald Trump ordered the US Agency for International Development to be closed; this year, it withdrew the country from 66 international organizations. Other Western nations that are plagued with high levels of debt and pressure to prioritize domestic challenges have slashed their foreign aid, too. According to projections, official development assistance dropped by 9-17% in 2025, amounting to some US$55 billion.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

NGOs sound the alarm as families flee camp holding suspected IS fighters

Most foreign families of suspected Islamic State fighters have left al-Hawl camp after Syrian government control, creating security and humanitarian uncertainty about their locations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

As Sudanese city returns to life after two-year siege, drone threat lingers

Life is cautiously returning to the streets of Dilling, the second largest city in South Kordofan state, after the Sudanese army broke a suffocating siege that had isolated the area for more than two years. For months, the city had been encircled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), cutting off vital supply lines and trapping civilians in a severe humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan's Tawila

Montaha Omer Mustafa, 18, was among many people who managed to get out of el-Fasher before the city's seizure by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, but only after paying for passage and going days on foot with little water, moving through villages and scrubland. As fighting closed in on the last big city held by the government-aligned Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in North Darfur state, tens of thousands of residents fled westwards, abandoning homes, possessions, and even family members.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

We have to rebuild': Mozambique flood victims persevere in face of loss

When Emilia Machel, 30, and her three children rushed to the Chiaquelane site for displaced people on the afternoon of January 17, much of her hometown of Chokwe in Mozambique's Gaza Province was already flooded. The Limpopo River, which begins in neighbouring South Africa and flows into Mozambique, had reached dangerously high levels after heavy rain fell on the Southern Africa region from late December to mid-January.
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