World May 13 Uganda's open-door refugee policy under strain as regional conflicts intensify By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster
World May 07 Watch 5:25 Somalia's dire humanitarian situation escalates amid Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure The Strait of Hormuz closure is not only driving up prices at the pump in the U.S., it’s also driving up the cost of delivering humanitarian aid around the world. That is particularly acute for Somalia, which is facing one… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Feb 05 Watch 5:43 Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent 'biblical' famine The United Nations says Sudan’s civil war is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. For a look at the effect this war has had on the people, as well as next steps, Nick Schifrin speaks with Jan Egeland, secretary… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Veronica Vela, Hamada Hanoura
Nation Dec 30 Watch 7:01 U.S. unveils new plan for humanitarian aid after pausing contributions earlier this year The U.S. has pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations, as part of a deal that will also overhaul how the U.S. funds foreign aid work going forward. The move comes after the U.S. paused nearly all… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
World Dec 29 U.S. pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to 'adapt, shrink or die' The money is a tiny fraction of what the U.S. has contributed in the past but reflects what the administration believes is a generous amount that will maintain the United States' status as the world's largest humanitarian donor. By Jamey Keaten, Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Oct 11 Watch 6:35 Relief organizations ready to surge aid to Gaza as ceasefire takes hold By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Andrew Corkery, Janine AlHadidi There’s relief in both Israel and Gaza as the pause in fighting appears to be holding. As Israeli forces pull back in Gaza, humanitarian organizations prepare to move in to increase the flow of desperately needed aid. Before the ceasefire… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 5:50 'Purely in survival mode': Aid worker shares conditions in Gaza City after famine declared By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 people, including Palestinians sheltering in tents and seeking scarce food. It comes a day after the IPC declared that Gaza City is in the grips of a famine… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 5:37 Supplies trickling into Gaza not enough to prevent Palestinian deaths, UN office warns By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn, Claire Mufson Sunday marks one week since Israel began daily “tactical pauses” of fighting in parts of Gaza to allow more aid into the territory. But humanitarian groups say supplies are only trickling in, with violence continuing to kill aid-seekers as the… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 4:23 Israel increases food aid to Gaza amid outrage over growing reports of starvation By Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn As international outrage over starvation in Gaza grows, Israel’s military on Sunday ordered a daily “tactical pause” in fighting in three areas of the territory until further notice. Israel and nearby nations also resumed airdrops of food, though aid organizations… Continue watching
Jul 27 Israel begins daily pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas to allow entry of 'minimal' aid By Wafaa Shurafa, Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of measures including airdrops as concerns grow over surging hunger and as Israel faces international criticism over its conduct in the 21-month war. Continue reading