Covid-19: “We are facing a humanitarian crisis like never before” warns Breadline Africa: Soup kitchen is feeding four times as many people as usual Source: GroundUp News. PRASA administrator acted “high-handedly” says court: Judge says Keabetswe “Kea” Mpane cannot be dismissed without due process Source: GroundUp News. City of Cape Town takes down tents erected by Observatory resident for homeless: The marquees were set up on City land without its permission Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Covid-19: “We are facing a humanitarian crisis like never before” warns Breadline Africa – News from GroundUp
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On World Humanitarian Day, WFP Chief Demands Urgent Action to end World Hunger
On World Humanitarian Day, WFP Chief Demands Urgent Action to end World Hunger: Today 19 August is World Humanitarian Day, a day when the world commemorates those who risk their lives to bring humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people in need. Despite the many dangers that we face, in many places where we and other humanitarians work, our staff remain committed in the line of duty, sometimes at great personal risk, and in the name of those humanitarian principles that we uphold and … [Read more...] about On World Humanitarian Day, WFP Chief Demands Urgent Action to end World Hunger
Media Advisory | July 27 Telephonic Press Briefing with USAID Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance David Harden
Media Advisory | July 27 Telephonic Press Briefing with USAID Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance David Harden: Please join us on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at 1300 GMT for a telephonic press conference with USAID Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance David Harden. The speaker will announce additional U.S. funding for the response to southern Africa’s El Niño-related drought. BACKGROUND: This … [Read more...] about Media Advisory | July 27 Telephonic Press Briefing with USAID Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance David Harden
SAVE THE DATE: July 27 Telephonic Press Briefing with Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance David Harden
SAVE THE DATE: July 27 Telephonic Press Briefing with Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance David Harden: SAVE THE DATE: July 27 Telephonic Press Briefing with Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance David Harden Dear Colleagues, USAID’s newly confirmed Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance David Harden will participate in a telephonic press briefing to share the news of … [Read more...] about SAVE THE DATE: July 27 Telephonic Press Briefing with Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance David Harden
Why South Africa’s plans to militarise humanitarian work are misguided
Why South Africa's plans to militarise humanitarian work are misguided by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University: South African National Defence Force soldiers help to unload maize for flood victims in Mozambique. ReutersThe South African Defence Review, the country’s new defence policy, was approved in March 2014. It guides policy-making for the next two to three decades. The promotion of stability and peace in Africa is a priority for South Africa. The Defence Review says it will contribute … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s plans to militarise humanitarian work are misguided
