U.S. Provides More than $240 Million in Humanitarian Aid
The United States State Department has announced more than $240 million in humanitarian and disaster response funding for Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
NGOs Demand Real Ceasefire as Violence Continues in Lebanon
Fighting and displacement having stopped in Lebanon although a ceasefire was announced. Airstrikes and attacks are still happening in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and near Beirut.
Oxfam Explains Why International Aid Needs to Change
The global aid system needs a major upgrade. At Oxfam, we agree that large international groups, governments, and donors must change how they work.
Pregnant Women Facing Fear and Uncertainty in Lebanon
As conflict and displacement continue in Lebanon, many pregnant women are struggling to stay safe while preparing to give birth.
Imperial College London and International Partners Launch New Gaza Project to Support More Than 1,000 Injured Children With Surgery, Prosthetics, and Rehabilitation Care
A new international medical project has been launched to support children in Gaza who suffered severe injuries during the ongoing conflict.
MSF Warns of Growing Humanitarian Crisis Across the Middle East
According to MSF, the growing conflict across the Middle East is making it much harder for medical teams to reach people in need.
ILO’s Enhanced i-UPSHIFT Initiative Encourages Youth Entrepreneurship and Community Resilience in Sudan
Young entrepreneurs in Sudan are turning local challenges into business ideas through a programme supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
EU Leaders Focus on Ukraine, Middle East, and Future Budget at Cyprus Summit
European Union leaders met in Cyprus on April 23–24 to discuss major security and economic challenges that Europe faces.
Local Humanitarian Actors Take the Lead in Sudan’s Overlooked Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Since the war began in April 2023, millions have been forced from their homes, food systems have broken down, and communities have been dismantled.
Food Insecurity in Lebanon Reaches Critical Levels as Conflict Continues
The situation in Lebanon is getting much worse for families. Reports say nearly one fifth of children in Lebanon are expected to face crisis‑level hunger or worse between April and August 2026
U.S. Pressures U.N. for More Reforms Ahead of 2026 Funding
The United States has indicated that it might not pay a large portion of its payments to the United Nations in 2026 unless significant changes and reforms occur at the U.N.
50 Years of Water Cooperation Strengthen Egypt–Netherlands Partnership
The relationship between Egypt and the Netherlands is a culmination of 50 years of partnership in managing water resources.