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DR Congo volunteers try to help displaced children

Some 237,000 people have been displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo since March, says the United Nations, since clashes broke out in March. Some 60% are children.

My Europe Series

Above and beyond: Europeans behind huge air relief effort for Ukraine

Two Germans with a passion for aviation are behind what is claimed to be the largest aerial civilian humanitarian aid operation in history. Here is the story of Ukraine Air Rescue and its pilots.

Conscious Travel

Trafficking, abuse, neglect: The hidden fallout from ‘voluntourism’

In orphanages around the world, well-intentioned volunteers could be unknowingly funding exploitation.

Pakistan

Pakistan city remains underwater 42 days after devastating floods

A city in southern Pakistan is still suffering from flooding after torrential rainfall 42 days ago.

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Ukraine

People in retaken Ukrainian areas 'unable' to meet 'basic needs': UN

Many people living in areas of Ukraine recaptured from Russian forces cannot meet their "most basic needs" and require aid, says the UN.

Ukraine

Cargo ship with 1,000 tonnes of Ukraine aid sets sail from Marseille

France is sending its largest shipment of aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded its smaller neighbour in late February.

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Humanitarian aid given out in recaptured Izium

In Izium, a Ukrainian city held by Russian forces for six months until its recapture in early September, the sound of artillery from a distant battle was nearly constant on Wednesday but residents were too focused on basic needs to heed it.

Climate

Aid efforts ramp up as Pakistan flood death toll rises to 1,300

Unprecedented extreme weather in Pakistan is taking its toll on citizens, with a third of the country underwater.

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Humanitarian medical centre welcomes flood victims in Pakistan

A humanitarian medical centre is providing care for the growing number of victims of the floods that are affecting large parts of Pakistan

Pakistan

One-third of Pakistan underwater after 'apocalyptic' floods

"Right now, one-third of Pakistan is underwater and 33 million are affected. This is a huge humanitarian disaster and I would call it quite apocalyptic."

Pakistan

Pakistan floods: A thousand dead, millions impacted by disaster

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for international aid as the country struggles to cope.

Culture news

Hollywood A-listers visiting Ukraine: are they making a difference?

Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain is the latest in a long line of celebrities who have visited Ukraine and met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But can these meetings be dismissed as glorified photo-ops or are they part of a wider strategy?

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Five things you need to know about Ukraine war from Thursday

Sanctions could cause a war, says one Russian official, while Ukraine celebrates a Russian withdrawal with a "Kaboom" -- five things to know about the Ukraine war from Thursday.

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Aid convoy reaches remote region of Afghanistan after earthquake

Afghan government helicopters and trucks deliver aid. At least 1,000 people died and 1,500 were injured.

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Euroviews. Don't let Ukraine war eclipse other humanitarian crises | View

Wealthy countries in Europe are using Ukrainian refugees as a pretext to cut their aid budgets just when they're needed most, warns Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Real Economy

How Europe is finding the money to host millions of Ukrainian refugees

In partnership with The European Commission

With almost 6 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries, governments dealing with the cost of this humanitarian emergency are relying on EU funds to help those in most need, but are they enough?

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Pink Floyd reunite to release new song 'Hey Hey, Rise Up’ for Ukraine

Pink Floyd are back with a new song titled 'Hey Hey, Rise Up'. The group sampled BoomBox's Andriy Khlyvnyuk singing a patriotic Ukrainian song in St. Sofia Square, Kyiv, at the start of the invasion.

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'Europe still not fully aware of tragedy and suffering in Ukraine'

“Nobody could ever expect, believe or anticipate something like this. These are horror stories — what is going on in Mariupol, what is going on in Chernihiv, in Kharkiv. It’s unimaginable.”

Hungary

Volunteers from around the globe are going to Hungary to help refugees

When they travelled to Hungary to help refugees from Ukraine, volunteers from Israel had no plan beforehand.

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Far from the front, Odesa's residents participate in the war effort

In Odesa, a place for food lovers was transformed into a humanitarian centre, providing food and goods to troops and refugees in need.