Tag: humanitarian crisis
Local church delivers relief as Myanmar earthquake leaves thousands dead, millions...
"We are witnessing a catastrophic situation, with widespread destruction of homes, schools, hospitals, and essential infrastructure"
Myanmar Catholics urge ceasefire, lead aid amid worsening humanitarian emergency
Heavy downpours have left many homeless people—already living in makeshift tents on the streets—exposed to the elements
Myanmar quake death toll nears 3,000 as rescuers race against time
Emergency response teams, including international aid groups, are racing against time to provide life-saving assistance
Humanitarian crisis deepens in quake-hit Myanmar as church, rights groups urge...
In its appeal, the Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar called for an "urgent ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid."
Myanmar earthquake leaves trail of death, destruction, and urgent appeals
Pro-democracy armed groups declared a unilateral two-week ceasefire, effective Sunday, to support earthquake relief efforts
Caritas Internationalis: ‘We are resolute’ in standing with Myanmar quake survivors
KMSS, the national Caritas member organization in Myanmar, has activated emergency response teams amid significant challenges
Catholic Church calls for ceasefire to allow aid after Myanmar earthquake
“This humanitarian crisis calls for an urgent cessation of hostilities,” the prelate said in a statement issued on March 29
The hidden cost of water scarcity in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Access to fresh drinking water is a fundamental right, yet coastal communities in Bangladesh are struggling against an escalating crisis
UNICEF: Over half of Myanmar’s children in poverty amid conflict and...
It said 55 percent of children in the country are living in poverty, and millions are at risk of malnutrition, disease, and exploitation
Pope Francis urges ‘fraternal gaze’ for refugees
“We are all required to welcome, promote, accompany, and integrate those who knock on our doors,” said Pope Francis
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