International Literacy Day 2022
What is Literacy? Literacy is the capacity to read, write, speak, and listen in a way that facilitates effective communication and contributes to our ability to make sense of the […]
International Day against Nuclear Tests 2022
Since the first nuclear weapon test on July 16, 1945, humans, the environment, and all life forms have experienced tragic consequences. The chance to consider this risk and join hands […]
Urgent funds needed in response to disastrous floods that have affected most of Sudan
In order to address the escalating flood situation in Sudan, where months of rain have killed at least 83 people and affected more than 146,000, Save the Children is urgently […]
Children in parts of Africa experiencing severe drought are one sickness away from disaster
When chronic starvation and the risk of water-borne disease combine, children in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel could die in terrible numbers, warns UNICEF during World Water Week. […]
More than 140 aid workers killed in 2021 as crises soar worldwide
In honor of individuals who dedicate their lives to helping others, the international aid community launched the #ItTakesAVillage campaign ahead of World Humanitarian Day. According to the United Nations Office […]
At least 30 people killed by floods in Eastern Uganda, and 400,000 more lack access to clean water
At least 30 bodies, including those of two 6-year-old children, have already been pulled from the flood waters surrounding the town of Mbale in eastern Uganda, which is located at […]
Nigeria’s Borno State in need of immediate humanitarian response to prevent deadly repercussions.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that Maiduguri, Nigeria, is experiencing a nutritional emergency. Without an urgent boost in nutritional response, thousands of children’s lives could be in danger. Following the […]
Child marriage on the rise due to the worsening drought crisis across the Horn of Africa
According to Andy Brooks, UNICEF’s Regional Child Protection Advisor for Eastern and Southern Africa, there are alarming rates of child marriage and FGM across the Horn of Africa — with […]
Global COVID-19 and Monkeypox Outbreak
Public health is still in crisis as a result of the pandemic. The number of COVID-19 reported cases and fatalities has been declining globally and locally during the previous few […]
World Refugee Day 2022
What is World Refugee Day? World Refugee Day is an international holiday designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It is observed on June 20 each […]