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The recent executive orders issued by the United States Government on January 24, 2025, and the subsequent dismantling of USAID paused nearly all U.S. foreign aid and created waves of concern globally. Additionally, news regarding USAID staff losing their...

Following the fall of the Assad regime after 14 years of war, the humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire, with millions of people requiring urgent aid. Nearly 500,000 internally displaced persons have returned to northwest Syria, adding to the over...

The landscape of humanitarian assistance is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a complex interplay of evolving crises, diverse actors, and emerging global threats. Traditional approaches to humanitarian aid are proving inadequate in the face of...

The case for greater academic engagement in the humanitarian sphere has never been more important. Humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels – 103 million people displaced, more than any time in history. 69 million people are on the brink of...

More than 130 days of intense hostilities have unleashed a devastating humanitarian crisis and profound human suffering in Gaza and Israel. The October 7 Hamas attack resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people in Israel and the abduction of 240...

More than 130 days of intense hostilities have unleashed a devastating humanitarian crisis and profound human suffering in Gaza and Israel. The October 7 Hamas attack resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people in Israel and the abduction of 240...

Last updated: October 23, 2023 The humanitarian conditions in Gaza have continued to deteriorate since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent IDF offensive in Gaza. Over 700,000 civilians have evacuated northern areas of Gaza and...

By Ganesh Dhungana , Project Lead, Nepal at HHI’s Program on Resilient Communities Soil erosion along the BP Highway in eastern Nepal reflects the consequences of some development activities in the country such as rural road construction. Earlier this...

On September 8, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake and several strong aftershocks struck central Morocco, about 46 miles southeast of Marrakech. Recent reports indicate that the earthquake and its aftershocks resulted in the deaths of more than 2,100 people and...

What you can do Thank you to all of the many expressions of concern and requests to help. The most effective way to assist is to identify a reputable aid agency that has direct efforts in the region and provide financial support. For resources and ways to...