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Almost 8 million people in Eastern Africa, including vulnerable children, face an acute hunger crisis as the region endures its worst drought in modern history
NAIROBI (March 31,2022) —Millions of hungry children in Eastern Africa will face long-term health consequences or die if they don’t urgently get the food aid they need, warns global humanitarian agency, World Vision. A combination of conflict, COVID-19 and the climate crisis has pushed...
Humanitarian, Development and Global Health Organizations Release New Data Showing the Devastating Human Costs of Proposed Administration Cuts to Foreign Assistance
Washington, DC – As Secretary of State Rex Tillerson prepares to testify on the administration’s budget, a leading group of humanitarian, development and global health organizations are releasing new data that shows just how devastating these proposed cuts to the United States’ foreign aid budget would be to millions of people in the poorest countries.
Number of South Sudanese Refugees Fleeing to Uganda Reaches One Million
World Vision calls for immediate action as the one millionth South Sudanese refugee enters Uganda this week.
“There are more refugees in the world today than at any time since World War II. Today’s refugee crisis is a global catastrophe,” said World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns. “It’s also a catastrophe for children. Regardless of where you look—the Middle East or East Africa—more than half the refugees you see are children. We can’t sit on the sidelines when there are so many innocent people in desperate need.”
Christian organizations urge prayer for refugees – and those serving them – around the world
Highlights Syrian crisis continues as crises in South Sudan, Nigeria and elsewhere grow Christian organizations expand #PrayForRefugees to include crises worldwide WASHINGTON (June 14, 2017) — As World Refugee Day nears, key Christian agencies are calling on American Christians to pray for refugees from…
Recent rains could lead to spike in child cholera cases across Horn of Africa, aid agency warns
Highlights Incidents of cholera and acute diarrhea have doubled in Somalia and Ethiopia this year One million children severely malnourished in drought-affected area A grandmother in Somalia looks on with worry as her young grandchild is treated for watery diarrhea. NAIROBI (June 7, 2017)…
Government of Uganda and World Food Program forced to reduce food rations for nearly 800,000 refugees
The Government of Uganda and the World Food Program (WFP) have yet again been forced to provide only partial food rations for refugees in the West Nile region of Uganda. The West Nile area is currently hosting more than 900,000 South Sudanese refugees, and is struggling amid funding shortages for refugee interventions.
World Vision alarmed at staggering number of recently unaccompanied and separated South Sudanese children seeking refuge in Uganda
Humanitarian organization World Vision reports that some 9,000 unaccompanied minors and separated children from South Sudan have crossed into Uganda since July 2016.
Suffering will Worsen Across South Sudan without Adequate Humanitarian Support, Warns World Vision
World Vision staff help hand out supplies to people displaced by the latest wave of violence in South Sudan. PHOTO: World Vision/Jeremiah Young
South Sudan Deal is Just the Start of a Long Road to Peace
The signing of the peace agreement by President Salva Kiir Mayardit is a positive step toward ending the brutal 20-month civil war in South Sudan.
World Vision Resumes Limited Operations in Upper Nile after Violence, Looting Shut Down Programs
World Vision began resuming limited operations in Upper Nile, South Sudan after suspending programs last month due to violence.