humanitarian relief

February 10, 2014

UN-mediated Syrian peace talks resume

United Nations-sponsored talks between the Syrian Government and opposition resumed today, 10 days after a first round ended with little progress.
February 9, 2014

UN humanitarian chief urges safe passage for Homs aid delivery

A top UN official expressed deep disappointment at the targeting of aid workers delivering assistance to the beseiged Syrian city of Homs.
January 23, 2014

New floods hinder Typhoon Haiyan recovery

Massive flooding in the Philippines is hindering efforts to rebuild in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, says Christian Aid.
January 3, 2014

Multiple emergencies 'great test' of global humanitarian system, says UN

An unprecedented number of people are beginning 2014 either internally displaced or as refugees, the United Nations humanitarian chief has warned.
December 15, 2013

Syrian families vulnerable to dangerous Lebanese winter storm

As the largest winter storm in years threatens Lebanon, World Vision is stepping up its preparations throughout the region to keep Syrian refugees safe.
November 19, 2013

Christian Aid promotes British solidarity fast with typhoon victims

Christian Aid is inviting those concerned for victims of Typhoon Haiyan to fast today, in solidarity with the leader of the Philippines delegation to UN climate talks.
November 9, 2013

UN working with Philippines in response to typhoon Haiyan

A United Nations team arrived today in the city of Tacloban in the Philippines to assess and respond to the damage caused by typhoon Haiyan.
October 28, 2013

Mennonites seek safe passage for aid in Syria

Mennonite Central Committee is appealing to the UN to enable humanitarian aid to reach the estimated 3,000 Syrian families endangered there.
October 27, 2013

Church agencies assist Cambodians after floods and monsoon

A month of monsoon rains and flash floods in Cambodia has claimed 168 lives and left over a hundred thousand people homeless, says Christian Aid.
October 25, 2013

Cyclone Phailin left as many homeless as Katrina, says Christian Aid

Cyclone Phailin has left more than one million people homeless, causing destruction on the scale of Hurricane Katrina, says Christian Aid.