Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen: Donors Gathered in Geneva Pledge USD 2,6 Billion to Alleviate Suffering among the Population
Four years of armed conflict have submerged Yemen in the most serious humanitarian crisis currently facing the world, with millions of people deprived [...]
The EU Announces over €161.5 Million for Yemen Crisis
As millions of people continue to suffer in Yemen, the European Commission has announced its intention to provide €161.5 million in humanitarian aid for 2019 [...]
Japanese Funds Provide Significant Boost to WFP Emergency Operation in Yemen
Japan’s support, which has been pledged in two separate grants of US$18.4 million and US$12 million, will be used to provide 2.1 million people with general [...]
Increasing Number of People Face Severe Food Shortages in South Sudan
Nearly 7 million people in South Sudan could face acute food insecurity at the height of this lean season (May-July), three United Nations agencies warned today, urging for scaled-up [...]
The EU Bank Boosts its Support to Jordan
EUR 870 million expected financing during 2019-2020 for infrastructure and private sector. “Deir Alla Water Supply and Sanitation” project to receive EUR 65 million financing, serving [...]
Soap Making Offers Fresh Start to Grieving Syrian Refugee
Describing how one simple act of kindness helped her overcome personal tragedy and regain control of her life as a Syrian refugee in Jordan [...]
Securing Sustainability in Date Palm Production
Investing in innovation and research is key to ensuring the sustainability of date palm production, a valuable food and livelihood resource for millions of people in the Near East [...]
United Nations Calls for Sustained Support to Syrians and the Region ahead of Brussels Conference
On the eve of the foreign ministers’ meeting at the third Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria [...]
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance to the People of Yemen
the United States announced nearly $24 million in additional emergency aid to the people of Yemen, who face the world's [...]
Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region: EU Exceeds Aid Pledged in 2018
The European Union institutions and member states contributed close to 60% more than their original pledges at last year's [...]
A Jordanian Entrepreneur Brings Audiobooks to the Arab World
Alaa Suleiman and her brother started the first Arabic-language audiobook company. Alaa is a member of the Business and Professional Women of Amman (BPW-A) business association [...]
EBRD Extends Women in Business Programme in Morocco
The EBRD is extending the outreach of its Women in Business programme in Morocco by expanding the initiative the region of Tangier, Tétouan-Al Hoceima and Oriental in [...]