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Israeli authorities announced earlier today that they are closing border crossings into the Gaza Strip, including Kerem Shalom and Rafah, until further notice.

On 26 February 2026, Save the Children, in partnership with SunRice Group and the Dak Lak Union of Friendship Organizations, organized a rice distribution programme to support people and children affected by disasters across the province.

In the past year, we’ve seen major cuts to foreign aid budgets by governments around the world, even as global instability deepens. Humanitarian need is rising, while the resources available to meet it are shrinking. In that context, our work, and how we do it, is more vital than ever. In 2026, Save the Children will keep children at the heart of every response. We’ll advocate for their rights and ensure their voices are heard.

Today, 1 in 11 children faces conflict, hunger, and climate disasters. Save the Children’s 2025 Humanitarian Plan aims to protect 12 million children globally. Learn more about how we intend to do this in this blog.

Following the devastation of Typhoon Yagi, Save the Children swiftly provided over 1.1 billion LAK worth of relief supplies to 677 households in Luang Namtha, aiming to support recovery and enable children to return to school. The typhoon’s flooding affected 3,414 households across 37 villages, causing fatalities, extensive property damage, and school closures. Working with local authorities, Save the Children distributed essential supplies and assessed community needs, with leaders expressing gratitude for this vital support to rebuild lives and restore education.

Olga Shults, Save the Children’s Food Security and Livelihoods manager, Ukraine, explains the hard choices families have to make when forced to flee.

Woman weaves carpets in Afghanistan to support children following NGO ban

As the death toll passes 19,000 in Türkiye and Syria, hopes of finding more survivors are fading, a second humanitarian disaster is looming