In a keynote address to the 2024 European Humanitarian Forum, Martin Griffiths outlined the need for the change. “I’m more convinced than ever, not just because of these crises, but also out of a sense of values, on the need for a step change in how we deliver assistance. This has to start with a…
Apple has introduced its new products with new innovations. Photo: Courtesy of Apple website California: In its annual press conference of new devices, the Apple company has also announced new devices and new technologies, including for the first time a new service in case of emergency and no signal, called ‘Roadside Assistance by Satellite’. Named….
The latest funds, approved by Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths, builds upon previous support, bringing the total CERF funding for the crisis to $60 million. “As humanitarian needs soar in Sudan with critically low funding, I have approved an additional $20 million from CERF,” Mr. Griffiths said in a post on social media platform, X….
Money for Health projects in Latin America have saved the precious lives of nearly seven million children. Photo: File Ecuador: Financial assistance to disadvantaged families in the poorest countries has saved the lives of approximately 739,919 children over two decades. Thus, an important aspect of financial assistance to poor countries has come to the fore,…
The US Secretary of State had arrived in Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit; Photo: Twitter Riyadh: Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said that many countries, including the United States, have offered to provide technology and support for Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear program, which is currently being considered. According to the world news…
“Food diversion is absolutely unacceptable,” said WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain, following a joint statement made by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and USAID announcing their commitment to addressing deeply concerning revelations of aid diversion. “While we will temporarily halt food aid assistance in Ethiopia, nutrition assistance to children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, school meals…
Dr. Farqad Alamgir is a renowned Pakistani cardiologist, who has earned a worldwide reputation in his field and has brought good name to the country. He had been trying for some time to get the patient treated immediately in Pakistan for a heart attack, so as to save his life as well as save his…
Stéphane Dujarric described the direct transfer of money, mostly to those who have been displaced and lost their jobs due to the fighting, as “a continuation of crucial assistance that we, along with our partners, have provided in most regions of Ukraine”. He said last year, some six million people across different parts of Ukraine…
Japan’s air defense systems, file photo Japan has announced a financial assistance plan to strengthen the defense of friendly countries. Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) program will provide funds for defense purposes in friendly countries. On the other hand, the decades-long Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) program will continue to provide money for roads, dams and…
Defnarand, the director of the US Department of State’s foreign aid department, says that Pakistan-US cooperation in flood relief and Covid challenges has been strong. Defnarand said in one of his statements that he wants to help Pakistan to strengthen climate smart agriculture and economic development, to restore damaged infrastructure. He said that they want…
