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Myanmar blocks all UN aid to civilians at heart of Rohingya crisis
Myanmar's increasingly antagonistic relationship with humanitarian organisations cumulates in a military offensive against aid, leaving thousands stranded.
Leaked report on climate change: government coastal erosion efforts 'too little, too late'
New and critical figures around the impact of climate change in New Zealand have emerged, calling for greater leadership from central government in response and adaptation measures.
UN: Saudis 'should fund all humanitarian aid' in Yemen
"Either stop the war or fund the crisis. Option three is, do both of them."
This Palestinian Startup Is Connecting Refugees With Free Legal Aid Via SMS
Mobile technology for a Good Cause: The 40-person start-up employs both former humanitarian workers and software engineers to tackle the challenge of sorting, tagging and translating inquiries.
Nominations for the 2017 Nelson Mandela – Graça Machel Innovation Awards now open
Is there an activist, organisation or donor in your community or country that the world should know about? If so, we want to celebrate them!
New Facebook philanthropy partner reflects trend toward long-term disaster response
Facebook has become increasingly influential in driving donations to nonprofits, particularly in times of crisis.
5 takeaways from Stockholm World Water Week
As World Water Week ends, some key themes and messages around the future of water and sanitation emerge.
A worsening water crisis in North Africa and the Middle East
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA), already the most water stressed region in the world, faces a worsening crisis in terms of its access to water in the decades to come.
New CEO for Volunteer Service Abroad
VSA has announced Stephen Goodman MNZM as their new CEO.
Yemen conflict: human rights groups urge inquiry into Saudi coalition abuses
A letter to the UN human rights council from a coalition of 62 organisations has called for investigation of airstrikes that have destroyed schools, hospitals and homes.
