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Saudi Arabia just delivered $346 million to help Yemen pay half a million civil servants who've gone months without salaries. The funding aims to restore economic stability and revive hope in a country devastated by years of conflict.
Hundreds of thousands of Yemeni government workers are getting paid thanks to a $346.6 million aid package from Saudi Arabia. The funding arrives as part of a partnership focused on rebuilding Yemen's economy and institutions.
A volunteer medical group in Mauritania is using facial recognition to create patient records for thousands who lack birth certificates or ID cards. The offline technology works in remote desert areas and protects privacy while ensuring better care.
When roads vanish and floodwaters rise, cargo planes become the only lifeline for isolated communities in South Sudan. In 2025, the World Food Programme airdropped 9,400 tons of food to people who would otherwise survive on lily roots and tree leaves.
Mexico is stepping up to help its neighbor in need, sending over 1,200 tons of food to Cuba as the island faces serious shortages. Two Navy ships loaded with beans, powdered milk, and other essentials set sail this week in Mexico's second major aid delivery this month.
World Central Kitchen is delivering one million hot meals every single day to families in Gaza while also supporting energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Celebrity chef José Andrés is asking the world to keep both humanitarian crises in focus.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI ordered the preparation of 180,000 free iftar meals for vulnerable families across the country this Ramadan, with extra support for flood-affected communities. The annual royal initiative brings daily relief to households struggling to afford the traditional fast-breaking meal.
More than 10,000 people crossed the Kavimvira border crossing on its first day back open after rebel forces withdrew from eastern Congo. The reopening restores a lifeline that powers half of South Kivu's economy and will deliver food aid to 400,000 displaced families.
A US Navy hospital ship is heading to Greenland to provide medical care after Denmark evacuated an American submarine crew member needing urgent treatment. The mission reflects growing American involvement in the Arctic territory's wellbeing.
Morocco just launched its 28th annual Ramadan food program, delivering essential groceries to 4.3 million people as food prices climb. The $77 million initiative uses a national database to ensure help reaches families who need it most.
Despite shipping restrictions and logistical challenges, Cuban Americans in Florida continue showing up to send care packages to loved ones on the island. Their determination highlights the power of family bonds that distance and obstacles can't break.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI launched the country's 28th annual Ramadan food drive, delivering 34,550 tons of groceries to over 4.3 million people in need. The $30 million program prioritizes elderly people, widows, and people with disabilities across 1,304 communities.
International donors have committed $7 billion to help rebuild Gaza through a new initiative called the "Board-of-Peace," President Trump announced. The pledge represents one of the largest humanitarian commitments to the region in recent years.
The Egyptian Red Crescent has sent its 142nd humanitarian convoy to Gaza, carrying food for nearly 200,000 families, medical supplies, and essential winter gear. More than 65,000 volunteers have helped deliver over 800,000 tons of aid since the crisis began.
When Cyclone Gezani destroyed up to 80% of homes in Madagascar's poorest neighborhoods, every diocese in the country launched relief campaigns to help families rebuild their lives. Even the government joined the unprecedented relief effort.
Countries around the world have committed $7 billion as a down payment to rebuild Gaza after two years of devastating conflict. The new Board of Peace brings together 47 nations to coordinate reconstruction efforts and humanitarian aid for the war-torn region.
Somalia's government is stepping up its response to a worsening drought by appointing new leadership to coordinate refugee and displaced persons assistance. The cabinet also approved maritime safety agreements and climate action plans to protect vulnerable communities.
After navigating a dangerous detour around conflict zones, UN trucks loaded with food, medicine, and supplies finally reached two isolated cities in Sudan. More than 130,000 people who've been largely cut off from help for over two years are now receiving lifesaving aid.
Palestinian chefs are cooking 1 million hot meals every day in Gaza through World Central Kitchen's community-led kitchens. Despite ongoing hunger challenges, the organization has now served more than 272 million meals since 2023.
When Tropical Cyclone Gezani devastated Madagascar, the country's Catholic bishops mobilized a massive solidarity effort to help nearly half a million affected people. Communities are responding with coordinated relief as the island nation shows how faith and organization can turn tragedy into collective action.
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