For Adam's family in Chad, six goats became the start of a new beginning. With support from the CERF Climate Action Account, families are protecting their livelihoods and building resilience before the next climate shock. Read Adam's story: https://bit.ly/4hKuGnl

In #Afghanistan, climate shocks are deepening hardship for families already facing hunger, poverty and uncertainty. Humanitarians continue to deliver life-saving support, but assistance alone cannot resolve these challenges. Read today's top news: https://bit.ly/4hePbZk

20 years ago, 17 humanitarian workers were killed in Muttur, Sri Lanka. They were helping communities recover from conflict and a devastating tsunami. Two decades later, their families are still waiting for justice. Humanitarians must never be a target. They must be protected.

In #Gaza, daily air strikes, shelling and shooting reportedly killed dozens of people over the weekend, including children and other civilians. A strike near Al Aqsa Hospital damaged a medical storage facility, destroying essential supplies. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RwwdTz

Simple hygiene, big impact. In South Sudan, families are learning vital clean living practices to stay healthy amid repeated floods. Supported by the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund, World Vision is helping protect health and dignity in Panyikang County. https://bit.ly/4xawTNg

Flexible humanitarian funding empowers rapid action in evolving crises. When Ebola was reported in DR Congo, Uganda moved quickly to strengthen prevention efforts. @medicalteams adapted its ongoing activities to cross-border risks, supported by @OCHA_Funds. 📽️ Watch how

In #Lebanon, damage to water systems and other civilian infrastructure in the south has disrupted safe drinking water for more than 700,000 people. Damage to reservoirs, pumping stations and boreholes is increasing public health risks. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNOW9T

Every humanitarian response is about people. These are just eight stories. Across #Yemen, millions more people continue to rely on humanitarian assistance. With sustained support, many more stories of resilience, recovery and renewed hope can be written.

Deadly flash floods in Afghanistan have destroyed homes, damaged roads and markets, and swept away livelihoods. Humanitarians are providing life-saving aid, but funding shortfalls put the response at risk. More support is urgently needed to help people recover and rebuild.

In #Ukraine, another wave of large-scale overnight missile attacks killed and injured civilians, including children, and damaged homes, schools and infrastructure. Partners mobilised first aid, psychosocial support and emergency shelter assistance. Read: https://bit.ly/4fum56X

After the earthquakes in Venezuela, communities are not only receiving humanitarian assistance, they are helping drive the recovery. Their actions reflect the resilience of communities across Venezuela, where neighbours continue to help one another rebuild and recover.

A simple latrine can mean safety, dignity and better health. With support from the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund, World Vision is helping families affected by floods in Upper Nile State access safer sanitation and protect their children from disease. Read Mary's story: https://bit.ly/4wqdRCC

In the #WestBank, escalating violence, movement restrictions and displacement are deepening humanitarian needs. More than 30,000 people, including children, have been displaced from Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps since last year. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yLXGkI

During a visit to Mandalay, UN Deputy Relief Chief a.i., met families displaced by conflict in north-west Myanmar. “Each person has a story, hopes for the future and the right to live with dignity.” Sustained humanitarian access and funding are essential to reach people in need.

"Now, I consider myself a legend." In Venezuela, Nelsibeth and her family are rebuilding their lives in a transitional camp. Coordinated humanitarian action is helping communities recover by providing dignified shelter.

Humanitarian actors will continue adapting to meet urgent needs across Ukraine. But assistance alone cannot prevent suffering. The protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure must remain at the center. Acting UN Deputy Relief Chief, Indrika Ratwatte, briefed the Security Council.

In #Sudan, conflict, displacement and cholera are deepening needs. Violence recently displaced more than 20,000 people across Darfur. Cholera continues to spread, mainly in Kordofan. Humanitarians are scaling up, but funding is limiting aid. Read more: https://bit.ly/44NuzzU

Imagine returning home after displacement with urgent needs but almost no resources to start again. In #Nigeria, cash assistance supported by the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund is helping families buy food, repair homes and rebuild with dignity.

AI can write, code and help create almost anything – except the things people actually need to survive. Food. Water. Medicine. A safe place to learn. That still takes humans – often working in the most dangerous places on earth. And it takes resources.

In Kachin, Myanmar, families displaced for more than a decade shared one hope: to return home and rebuild in safety and dignity. Humanitarian action cannot end every crisis. But together, we can help end someone’s: https://bit.ly/4ulOOQh #87MillionLives

One month ago, the earth shook. OCHA teams have been on the ground since the early days of the emergency, supporting national authorities to coordinate the humanitarian response. In emergencies, coordination saves lives.

In northern #Afghanistan, humanitarians are helping families overcome food shortages and protect livelihoods. With funding from the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, families can buy essentials with cash-for-food and get the support they need to keep their livestock healthy.

In #Chad, more than 60,000 people have been newly uprooted in Lac Province since May. Most are women and children facing urgent needs for protection, food, safe water, healthcare and shelter. A $2 million allocation will support the response. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pz0ZYx

The first critical days of search and rescue are over. Now comes the harder, slower work. Our colleague Gintare Eidimtaite writes again – from Caracas, where she's staying on to help coordinate the response for 1.3 million people. ✍️ https://bit.ly/4b16Obc

In #Gaza, conditions remain dire for families in overcrowded shelters, as attacks intensify and displacement continues. With cooking gas severely limited, families are resorting to burning waste and cardboard to cook, increasing fire risks. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gRXv0O

One month ago, devastating earthquakes changed lives across #Venezuela. Today, communities are rebuilding. Humanitarian partners continue providing basic assistance to families affected by the disaster. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4vKASiJ

You can’t end every crisis. But you can end someone’s. For Abdul Mohammad in #Afghanistan, cash assistance meant rice, oil and relief for his family after weeks of uncertainty, when he couldn't afford to buy food. This is what humanitarian aid can do. One life at a time.

As Syria moves towards recovery, support for basic services, livelihoods and resilience is more important than ever. Syrians want more than assistance – they want the chance to shape their futures. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4yxTJ2V

You can’t end every crisis. But you can end someone’s. Imagine watching your child become dangerously ill after fleeing violence and losing everything. This is the reality Anny faced in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, until help arrived. One life at a time.

In eastern #DRC, confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in at least 16 displacement sites in Ituri. Overcrowding and limited basic services are increasing transmission risks, as needs continue to outpace available resources. Read today's top news: https://bit.ly/4fpDqN3