The situation in Myanmar is dire, in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the country last Friday. A 7.7-magnitude quake, followed by a second 6.4-magnitude quake and numerous aftershocks have left a trail of destruction, with the death toll steadily rising: more than 2,000 dead, 3,900 injured and hundreds missing, but U.S. Geological […]
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Myanmar earthquake: CESVI mobilises relief efforts
Give now to support CESVI’s intervention in Myanmar. Maximum alert for children trapped or in danger: CESVI is concentrating its efforts to ensure immediate assistance for children. Following the violent earthquake that struck several areas of Myanmar, CESVI teams immediately responded to assess the damage and respond to the urgent needs of the population. The […]
ContinueMyanmar earthquake: CESVI stands by affected communities
A violent 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, causing severe damage in several areas. The worst affected region is the Dry Zone, at the center in the country, with a population of about 7 million people living within a 100 km radius of the epicenter, west of the city of Mandalay […]
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Iran, often overlooked in the context of migration crises, has hosted refugees from Afghanistan for over 40 years. According to UNHCR, the country currently accommodates more than 4.5 million Afghans, making it the world’s leading host nation, with new arrivals continuing daily. Many of these refugees have settled in semi-urban and rural areas, finding work […]
ContinueThe educational crisis in Myanmar: The European Union and CESVI together to secure a future for children in emergencies
For years, Myanmar has been affected by a devastating humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the floods caused by Typhoon Yagi last September and the ongoing escalation of internal conflicts. The typhoon caused severe damage to infrastructure, including numerous school buildings, disrupting education for around 300,000 children. Added to this are health risks, such as diarrhoea, dengue, […]
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The Israeli forces’ assault on Gaza has escalated to a horrifying level of atrocity. Northern Gaza is being wiped off the map. Under the guise of “evacuation,” Israeli forces have ordered the forced displacement of an estimated 400,000 Palestinians trapped in northern Gaza, including Gaza City. This is not an evacuation—this is forced displacement under […]
ContinueAIDA Statement: One year of devastation: marking the unprecedented atrocity crimes and suffering in Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel
As we mark one year of devastation and the collective punishment of an entire civilian population, we stand in collective mourning and condemnation of the atrocity crimes committed over the past 12 months. It is not too late for the global community to act. We urge leaders to implement a ceasefire, protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, secure the release of hostages and unlawfully detained civilians, address the conflict’s root causes, fully uphold international law including halting the export of arms to warring parties ensure accountability by triggering international mechanisms, and support investigations into these atrocities, and genuinely work towards an end of Israel’s illegal occupation. The Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA)
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INGOs have expressed severe concern today over the imminent collapse of the humanitarian response in Gaza, which would leave millions of civilians without aid.
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