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Children dying because of hunger as famine risks detected in two new locations in Sudan
New data released today by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), global acute malnutrition rates in the Um Baru and Kernoi localities have reached nearly 53% and 34% respectively, with concerns that nearby areas may also be experiencing similar catastrophic conditions, with the extent remaining unknown due to access constraints [1].
NEWS QUOTE – Under the limited opening of Rafah border, urgent medical evacuations would take over a year
The partial opening of the Rafah border has created a sense of disappointment across Gaza with families and children in urgent need of medical evacuation being left in limbo waiting for news, Save the Children said.
NEWS QUOTE: Intensity of airstrikes in Gaza feels like the beginning of another wave of deadly violence
“The intensity of the recent airstrikes feel like the beginning of another wave of deadly violence. As we wait for Rafah to open, we must keep our eyes on the suffering across Gaza.”
NEWS QUOTE: Supplies running out for 24,000 people in Syria’s Al-Hol camp with aid routes blocked
Last week’s escalation forced aid agencies to temporarily suspend regular operations in Al-Hol camp, which is home to just over 24,000 people—mostly women and children—displaced following the collapse of ISIS in 2019.
SOMALIA: Children facing catastrophic hunger as drought decimates crops, livestock
Children in Somalia are facing a catastrophic hunger crisis after four consecutive failed rainy seasons completely exhausted food reserves in several regions with the next few months critical to prevent avoidable deaths.
Princess Diana’s iconic Virgin Atlantic jumper returns in support of Save the Children after selling out in hours
Each jumper sold will help change children’s lives around the world, as part of Virgin Atlantic's ongoing partnership with Save the Children.
NEWS QUOTE: Nearly two years since the Rafah crossing was closed families await developments
Nearly two years since the Rafah crossing was closed in May 2024, people in Gaza are anxiously awaiting news of its potential reopening following the discovery of the last remaining hostage. The crossing has become the focus of renewed hope as families wait for the possibility of medical evacuations, education opportunities for students, reunification, and the movement of urgently needed aid.
NEWS QUOTE: Children in tents face snow and freezing cold in earthquake-devastated Afghanistan
Snow and freezing temperatures have killed at least 60 people across Afghanistan, injured more than 100 and destroyed or damaged about 450 homes, according to the Afghanistan National Disaster Authority.