Category: Humanitarian Aid
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Francesca Rome-Marie on Providing Aid to Ukrainian Refugees | Rome, Italy
Before the current invasion started, about 1.5 million people were internally displaced within Ukraine. Since this stage of the conflict began on February 24, about 4 million people have fled. This is about 10% of the country’s population of 44 million. Some of those fleeing Ukraine were already refugees from countries such as Syria and…
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Francesca Rome-Marie on What You Need to Know About the Cholera Outbreak | Rome, Italy
Lebanon has confirmed 18 cholera cases and 2 probable deaths, marking the first outbreak since 1993. The bacterial infection, which spreads through contaminated food and water, poses a risk in regions with poor sanitation. With Lebanon’s fragile health system and hosting of Syrian refugees, the country faces added challenges in managing the outbreak.
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Services Provided by Humanitarian Aid
The primary goal of humanitarian aid is to save lives and assist with immediate needs during a crisis. Traditionally this has been different from development aid, which is focused on addressing ongoing issues that cause suffering. Although, some see the two as less and less distinct – and even in need of redefining when envisioning the future of…
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2022 Crises That Need Attention
The ICRC released its Emergency Watchlist for 2022, identifying the most critical humanitarian crises that will happen next year. Most countries on this list have experienced significant conflict over the last decade, hindering their ability to respond to climate change and other global threats. Afghanistan In August 2021, the Taliban took over Afghanistan. International donors suspended their funding…
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Decolonising Humanitarian Aid | Francesca Rome-Marie
Following the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, many people have been talking about the concept of decolonisation. However, there is still much confusion regarding what it means. Despite the ideological differences, many initiatives are still being taken to further decolonisation effectively. Progressive Funding In response to the increasing number of grassroots organizations receiving…
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Helping Refugees and Immigrants | Francesca Rome-Marie
Millions of people have been displaced from their homes over the past decade due to war, poverty, and persecution. Refugees often arrive in a new country with very little in the way of possessions or connections. People all over the world want to help immigrants find their place and feel comfortable in their new homes;…
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Humanitarian Aid Efforts in Ukraine
With Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, many people are seeking ways to help. There are many humanitarian aid efforts currently in effect for the Ukrainian people. And the need will only increase for the foreseeable future. According to UNHCR, a UN Refugee Agency, more than 4,600,000 Ukrainians are fleeing to neighboring countries, not including the internally displaced. Humanitarian Aid…
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