'Unimaginable' Suffering In South Sudan. Is There Any Hope?
That's how the U.N. aid chief characterizes the situation. A cease-fire that could bring improvements was signed last week — and violated within hours.
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QUIZ: The Country That Gives The Most Humanitarian Aid Is ...
The world gave a record amount of money to help people caught up in international crises. We've got ten questions so you can test your aid I.Q.
How To Make The World A Better Place In 2018, According To Pope Francis
He spoke about topics in the headlines but also voiced concerns about the risks of technology and the need to develop better drugs without worrying about profits.
From Polio To Poverty To Sex Ed: 9 Predictions For 2018
We asked doctors, researchers and aid workers to look into the future. Here's what they foresee.
How Bad Are Things In Yemen? We Asked An Aid Worker Holed Up In A Basement
An official with the international aid group CARE talks about the ongoing humanitarian disaster — and what to expect in the months ahead.
From Israel, Quiet Efforts Are Underway To Aid Civilians In Syria
The two countries have fought each other in the past and technically remain in a state of war. But both the Israeli military and private organizations are quietly delivering humanitarian aid.
As Rain Keeps Falling, Sierra Leone Scrambles To Find Mudslide Survivors
Idalia Amaya, an emergency response coordinator for Catholic Relief Services, says the top priority is rescuing people trapped in their homes under the mud.
Humanitarian Aid Is 'Broken,' Says Former U.N. Official
The way we offer assistance to people fleeing conflict no longer works, says Paul Spiegel, a former director of program management at the U.N. refugee agency. He has a few ideas about how to fix it.
14-Year-Old Who Fled South Sudan: 'They're Killing Women, Children'
The fighting in South Sudan has intensified. In search of refuge, thousands are pouring into neighboring Uganda.
Doctors And Nurses Of Aleppo Wonder What To Do Next
They took tremendous risks to treat the wounded. Now they've fled the Syrian city and face an uncertain future.