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Madaya, a town on the brink of starvation, granted UN food aid by Assad
The Syrian government has agreed to allow emergency UN aid into three besieged towns – including the rebel held town of Madaya, close to Damascus –The Syrian government has agreed to allow emergency UN aid into three besieged towns – including the rebel held town of Madaya, close to Damascus –
UN warns of impending famine in Yemen as no way in for food aid
The World Food programme is sounding the alarm on an impending humanitarian disaster in Yemen. Its Executive Director says the risk of famine hasThe World Food programme is sounding the alarm on an impending humanitarian disaster in Yemen. Its Executive Director says the risk of famine has
Myanmar floods: International community responds to calls for aid
The international community is stepping up efforts to help flood-stricken Myanmar, which has appealed for aid after devastating monsoon rainsThe international community is stepping up efforts to help flood-stricken Myanmar, which has appealed for aid after devastating monsoon rains
Aid agencies in race against time in Nepal
Aid agencies in Nepal are in a race against time to deliver much-needed food to villages destroyed by last week’s earthquake. This used to be Ram'sAid agencies in Nepal are in a race against time to deliver much-needed food to villages destroyed by last week’s earthquake. This used to be Ram's
Red Cross says no security guarantees in place yet for Russian aid convoy
Russia and Ukraine are slowly inching towards an agreement on allowing a convoy of more than 260 Russian vehicles to enter the country carrying foodRussia and Ukraine are slowly inching towards an agreement on allowing a convoy of more than 260 Russian vehicles to enter the country carrying food
Ukraine's aid reaches east as Russian convoy remains stalled
With questions surrounding a Russian aid convoy still unanswered, a Ukrainian convoy has reached the besieged region of Luhansk in the east of theWith questions surrounding a Russian aid convoy still unanswered, a Ukrainian convoy has reached the besieged region of Luhansk in the east of the
Russian aid convoy heads for eastern Ukraine
A convoy of 280 Russian trucks headed for eastern Ukraine early Tuesday, one day after an agreement was reached on an international humanitarianA convoy of 280 Russian trucks headed for eastern Ukraine early Tuesday, one day after an agreement was reached on an international humanitarian
Iraq: Yazidi refugees still trapped on Mount Sinjar
Emergency aid carried by Western cargo planes was dropped on Iraq’s Mount Sinjar on Tuesday, meant for refugees from the Yazidi sect who are stuckEmergency aid carried by Western cargo planes was dropped on Iraq’s Mount Sinjar on Tuesday, meant for refugees from the Yazidi sect who are stuck
UN agency airlifts aid to Syria amid reports of Homs deal
As the World Food Programme flies vital supplies from Iraq into war-torn Syria, a deal may finally have been reached to allow aid into the besiegedAs the World Food Programme flies vital supplies from Iraq into war-torn Syria, a deal may finally have been reached to allow aid into the besieged
Aid and military supplies from Cameroon arrive in Bangui
A massive convoy of trucks carrying aid and military supplies to the Central African Republic from Cameroon finally arrived in the capital Bangui onA massive convoy of trucks carrying aid and military supplies to the Central African Republic from Cameroon finally arrived in the capital Bangui on
Urgent UN appeal amid Central African Republic food crisis
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says it urgently needs donations to feed the hungry in the Central African Republic (CAR). The WFP isThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says it urgently needs donations to feed the hungry in the Central African Republic (CAR). The WFP is
Aid agencies try to bring some Christmas cheer to the survivors of typhoon Haiyan
Tacloban in the Philippines – survivors of last month’s typhoon Haiyan have become used to living among the ruins… But it is Christmas time andTacloban in the Philippines – survivors of last month’s typhoon Haiyan have become used to living among the ruins… But it is Christmas time and
Scale of Philippines aid effort like helping 'whole of Belgium'
The UN says getting relief supplies to the millions affected by the Philippines typhoon is a “logistical nightmare” admitting that some areas haveThe UN says getting relief supplies to the millions affected by the Philippines typhoon is a “logistical nightmare” admitting that some areas have
Philippines: long-awaited aid arrives in devastated Tacloban
Residents of the Philippines’ city of Tacloban have been enduring a daily struggle for survival since Typhoon Haiyan devastated the city a weekResidents of the Philippines’ city of Tacloban have been enduring a daily struggle for survival since Typhoon Haiyan devastated the city a week
Survivors try to flee Philippines as government faces pressure over aid
As pressure mounts on the Philippines government to speed up aid distribution, Tacloban’s typhoon-wrecked airport is witnessing a new dailyAs pressure mounts on the Philippines government to speed up aid distribution, Tacloban’s typhoon-wrecked airport is witnessing a new daily
Philippine survivors help each other through the nightmare
Amid the devastation in Tacloban, tales of survival, resilience and generosity towards others are emerging daily. One concerns a small girl calledAmid the devastation in Tacloban, tales of survival, resilience and generosity towards others are emerging daily. One concerns a small girl called
Thousands protest in Philippines against corruption
Tens of thousands of Filipinos marched through the streets of Manila in opposition to a controversial priority development assistance fund (PDAF) orTens of thousands of Filipinos marched through the streets of Manila in opposition to a controversial priority development assistance fund (PDAF) or
School meal kills 20 children in India
At least 20 children have died and another 35 are being treated in hospital in India after eating a contaminated school meal. The children fellAt least 20 children have died and another 35 are being treated in hospital in India after eating a contaminated school meal. The children fell
UN agency suspends operations in Gaza
The main UN humanitarian agency for Palestinians said it was suspending operations in the Gaza Strip after protesters stormed its headquarters overThe main UN humanitarian agency for Palestinians said it was suspending operations in the Gaza Strip after protesters stormed its headquarters over
Protesting farmers hand out free food in Athens
Hundreds of people have been queuing in the Greek capital for free food, which was handed out by protesting farmers. Food stalls were set up aroundHundreds of people have been queuing in the Greek capital for free food, which was handed out by protesting farmers. Food stalls were set up around
Is Europe turning its back on its poor?
As poverty continues to rise, the European Food Aid Programme for the Most Deprived is under threat. This could affect some 18 million peopleAs poverty continues to rise, the European Food Aid Programme for the Most Deprived is under threat. This could affect some 18 million people
Greek food bank struggles to meet surging demand
For many Greeks, 2013 is likely to bring further financial hardship. In the port city of Patras, a food bank is now helping 1,000 families who areFor many Greeks, 2013 is likely to bring further financial hardship. In the port city of Patras, a food bank is now helping 1,000 families who are
Skint and hungry: foodbanks on the rise in the UK
The number of foodbanks or soup kitchens in the UK are growing at an alarming rate as the economic downturn claims more and more victims. As many asThe number of foodbanks or soup kitchens in the UK are growing at an alarming rate as the economic downturn claims more and more victims. As many as
Portugal National Food Bank pre-Christmas drive
Portugal’s National Food Bank began a two day collection campaign on Saturday across the country’s supermarkets. Thousands of volunteers took partPortugal’s National Food Bank began a two day collection campaign on Saturday across the country’s supermarkets. Thousands of volunteers took part
Threat of freezing weather adds to US east coast woes
The presidential election might be fast approaching but so too is cold and wintry weather. With more than two-and-a-half million homes andThe presidential election might be fast approaching but so too is cold and wintry weather. With more than two-and-a-half million homes and
Food banks squeezed in Spain
Sister Esperanza Romero runs a soup kitchen in Oviedo, which feeds 300 people a day, many of them from the middle class. Around 100 volunteers helpSister Esperanza Romero runs a soup kitchen in Oviedo, which feeds 300 people a day, many of them from the middle class. Around 100 volunteers help
Haiti appeals for international aid for Sandy victims
While the world’s attention was fixed on storm Sandy’s impact on the US, the hurricane-force winds had already left a trail of destruction across theWhile the world’s attention was fixed on storm Sandy’s impact on the US, the hurricane-force winds had already left a trail of destruction across the
Is Europe abandoning its poor?
Today we have a question from Tom in Paris: “Hello, I read somewhere recently that the European food aid programme for the poor could disappearToday we have a question from Tom in Paris: “Hello, I read somewhere recently that the European food aid programme for the poor could disappear
Turkey renews ceasefire call for all Syrian factions
Turkey has repeated its call for a ceasefire in Syria during the Eid religious festival, which begins on Friday for Muslims worldwide. The foreignTurkey has repeated its call for a ceasefire in Syria during the Eid religious festival, which begins on Friday for Muslims worldwide. The foreign
EU Development Days open with focus on hunger in Africa
This year’s opening of the European Development Days coincides with World Food Day – an occasion to remind us that around one billion people faceThis year’s opening of the European Development Days coincides with World Food Day – an occasion to remind us that around one billion people face