Tag: WFP
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Hurricane Melissa Leaves Nearly 6 Million in Caribbean in Need of Aid
Overview: A Caribbean Emergency Expands Hurricane Melissa has battered the Caribbean, affecting nearly 6 million people across Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flooding, and widespread destruction to towns and villages that were already grappling with long-term vulnerabilities. As rescue and relief efforts mobilize, authorities warn that the needs extend beyond immediate…
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Caribbean Braces as Hurricane Melissa Impacts Nearly 6 Million
Overview: Hurricane Melissa’s Reach Across the Caribbean Hurricane Melissa has left an indelible mark across the Caribbean, with nearly 6 million people affected by its destruction. In Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica, communities faced extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and crops, alongside heartbreaking losses of life. The storm’s trajectory and intensity prompted swift international relief efforts…
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Hurricane Melissa Hits Caribbean: Millions Affected, UN Warns
Overview Hurricane Melissa has left a broad swath of destruction across the Caribbean, with Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica reporting extensive damage and loss of life. Officials estimate that almost 6 million people across the region are affected, many facing displacement, food shortages, and interrupted access to basic services. As communities begin the long road to…
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UN Faces Roadblocks in Delivering Aid to Famine-Hit North Gaza
Overview: Aid Deliveries Stuck in the North Gaza Crises The United Nations said aid convoys continued to struggle delivering relief to famine-hit areas in north Gaza, hampered by war-damaged roads and the ongoing closure of key crossings. Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and a daily average of around 560 metric tons of food entering the Gaza…
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World Food Day Philippines: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Brighter Future
World Food Day 2024: A Call to Action for Better Foods and a Brighter Future As the world marks World Food Day on October 16, the global rallying cry—Hand in hand for better foods and a better future—resonates deeply in the Philippines. The country’s rich resources—a fertile archipelago, abundant seas, and a resilient farming community—belie…
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UK Pledges 27M Aid for Gaza Ahead of Reconstruction Summit
Britain announces 27 million aid package for Gaza The United Kingdom pledged 20 million pounds ($27 million) in a new aid package aimed at delivering essential water, sanitation, and hygiene services to civilians in Gaza. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the commitment on Sunday as he arrived in Egypt for a world leaders’ summit focused…
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UK pledges aid to Gaza: water, sanitation and relief funding
Britain announces 20 million pound aid package for Gaza relief Britain on Sunday pledged a 20 million pound (about $27 million) aid package to support water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza. The commitment, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer upon arriving in Egypt for a world leaders’ summit, underscores ongoing international efforts to stabilize…