Aid agencies
Coverage of Aid agencies in the Nexus archive.
- Venezuela: Death toll nears 2,000 as rescue hopes fade
Venezuela's death toll from the quakes is nearing 2,000 with 43,000 missing. Aid agencies report worsening hunger and disease due to an overwhelmed healthcare system.
- Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes
Venezuela faces a worsening crisis as the search for survivors narrows three days after twin 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes killed at least 920 people and left over 51,000 missing. Authorities restricted access to La Guaira, the disaster epicenter, while residents conducted their own rescues due to limited government resources, despite claims of a robust response.
- Israel’s military creep killing Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli army to seize 70% of Gaza, increasing from the current 60% under military control. An updated map with a new 'orange line' was sent to aid agencies in Gaza in late March, marking restricted areas.
- From supply chains to access, aid agencies face challenges in this Ebola outbreak
Aid organizations working to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing significant obstacles including supply chain disruptions, reduced funding, and restricted access to affected areas. These challenges are hampering efforts to control the disease spread and provide adequate response.
- Nearly eight million people in South Sudan at risk of acute hunger: NGOs
Nearly eight million people in South Sudan face acute hunger, with aid agencies warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe. Immediate action is critical to prevent irreversible suffering.