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Authorities in Nigeria’s Ogun State have issued a fresh flood warning as seasonal rainfall intensifies, urging residents in low-lying and vulnerable communities to relocate to safer ground. Emergency services remain on standby to assist with evacuations and disaster response.
Runa Khan has been recognized with Asia’s premier honor for her dedicated work strengthening climate-vulnerable communities across the region.
Experts recommend constructing strategic firebreaks around vulnerable communities to minimize property damage and slow the spread of future wildfires.
The Kenyan government is accelerating disaster preparedness measures ahead of heavy El Niño-driven rains, aiming to mitigate widespread infrastructure damage and protect vulnerable communities.
Following recent flooding in Ghana, public health authorities are mandating thorough disinfection protocols to stop waterborne diseases and protect vulnerable communities.
APC Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda stated that his rural upbringing inspired his decision to provide free medical outreach in Taraba State, aiming to assist vulnerable communities.
Boitumelo Thage has built a career around the conviction that leadership is measured by the lives improved, not by titles. Her work spans shaping public policy, advocating for social justice, and serving vulnerable communities.
Thousands of migrants surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, leading to a humanitarian crisis and diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco. The event resulted in multiple deaths and prompted a significant return of migrants, though the aftermath continues to be felt.
Nikos Baltas, co-founder and general manager of IASIS, explains the organization's work in supporting vulnerable communities and young people needing psychosocial support and mentoring.
Portugal's Directorate-General of Health (DGS) has recommended measures for municipalities to cope with the heat, including extended pool hours, increased water fountains, and rescheduling events, with a focus on vulnerable communities.
L'Oréal Group has renewed its commitment to the Climate Emergency Fund with an additional €20 million in funding until 2030, aiming to support vulnerable communities against increasing disasters.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRazaq has requested a stronger military presence and enhanced collaboration among security agencies to address security challenges in vulnerable communities within Kwara.
GreenFaith Africa highlights that women in vulnerable communities continue to bear the greatest social and economic burden following climate disasters.
The Sani/Ikos Group has initiated its 'Healthy Smiles' program, offering free dental services to children and vulnerable communities across Greece, aiming for a significant social impact.
Military drills in the Philippines have disrupted fishing livelihoods and sparked protests, as local communities are caught between great power rivalry and economic pressures.
A legal clinic discussion explores the mechanisms and existing laws designed to protect vulnerable communities from the adverse impacts of political projects and uphold their fundamental rights.
Approximately 5,500 listed fishermen in Chandpur, Bangladesh, have reportedly been denied government aid. This situation raises concerns about the distribution of welfare programs and support for vulnerable communities.
Former Serbian footballer Neven Subotić, who retired in 2021 after a successful career with clubs like Borussia Dortmund, now runs a humanitarian foundation providing clean drinking water to vulnerable communities in Ethiopia.
African leaders are intensifying efforts to curb the surge in gun violence and the use of explosive weapons across the continent, aiming to protect vulnerable communities.
Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Officer of the NDC and CEO of GoldBod Ghana, marked his 37th birthday by making donations to a Special School and Korle Bu, supporting vulnerable communities.
The Nigerian Presidency and Benue State Police are intensifying collaboration to tackle banditry and farmer-herder clashes, aiming to restore peace in vulnerable communities in Nigeria's North Central region.
Thousands of children from vulnerable communities will receive oral hygiene products through a partnership between Haleon Romania & Save the Children
Right To Play Ghana is making measurable impact in the fight against child labour through its “My Life, My Rights” (MLMR) and “My Rights, My Future” (MRMF) projects, focusing on strengthening education, improving referrals, and empowering vulnerable communities.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is advocating for tighter implementation of no-build zone regulations and other climate adaptation measures to mitigate recurring flooding and protect vulnerable communities.
Meteorological agencies have placed Crete, Karpathos, and Kassos under a severe fire danger alert as record temperatures and dry winds create hazardous conditions. Local emergency services remain on high alert to prevent outbreaks and protect vulnerable communities.
Health officials have initiated a targeted vaccination drive in response to a lethal Ebola virus outbreak, aiming to contain transmission and protect vulnerable communities in the region.
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has shaken Colombia just two weeks after a major seismic event left hundreds dead and widespread destruction. Emergency services are assessing damage in already vulnerable communities as aftershocks continue.
Spanish authorities mandated evacuations for residents in Barcelona's outskirts after a fast-spreading forest fire threatened residential areas. Emergency crews are deploying heavy resources to contain the blaze and protect vulnerable communities.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Nigerian federal government to account for the N144.86 billion Safe Schools Fund. Meanwhile, the government plans to strengthen security in vulnerable communities to protect schools.
Lumka Cube is recognized for her leadership, measured by her impact on lives, from supporting students at Nelson Mandela University to organizing food relief in vulnerable communities.
Bernard Appiah Gyebi, MD and CEO of UBA Ghana, has urged corporate institutions to enhance partnerships with faith-based organizations to better support vulnerable communities across Ghana.
The Presidency has called upon civil society organizations, such as Rotary International, to collaborate with the government in addressing economic and humanitarian issues and to bolster support for vulnerable communities.
BUA Cement Plc has donated N108 million worth of farm inputs to 211 resettled farmers in Sokoto, aiming to boost food production and support vulnerable communities.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in collaboration with NADMO, Dredge Masters Gh. Ltd, and other partners, has intensified flood prevention and drainage desilting operations across several vulnerable communities in Accra.
Mrs. Shereen Aziz Williams, a Singaporean living in Wales, has become a kebaya-wearing high sheriff, dedicating her time to volunteering with vulnerable communities and integrating her Singaporean heritage into her new life.
BRAC International has officially inaugurated its Social Development Programme in Ghana. The initiative aims to advance social justice, gender equality, and inclusive development, with a particular focus on vulnerable communities.
A lawyer has argued that the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere, identified as one of New Zealand's most vulnerable communities, is an inappropriate location for a proposed Woolworths alcohol license.
Amnesty International reports a worsening human rights, economic, and climate-related crisis in Luzon, leading to displacement and marginalization of vulnerable communities due to militarization and land disputes.
On World Malaria Day, Nigeria pledged a renewed push for strengthened prevention efforts and expanded access to life-saving interventions, emphasizing that vulnerable communities must not be left behind.
DE Action Community election observers patrolled the most vulnerable communities, in unprecedented poverty, paralyzing Fidesz's vote machine.
Enugu State in Nigeria has rolled out a new social intervention program aimed at benefiting 3,000 rural residents. This initiative expands the NG-CARES intervention efforts to support vulnerable communities.
Ugandan State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has been sentenced to four years in prison and barred from holding public office for 10 years after being found guilty of diverting iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities.
In Delhi, a significant number of PCR calls from residents of Northeast India are linked to landlord harassment, raising questions about how police are addressing these cases and protecting vulnerable communities.
Experts and advocates are calling on the Nigerian government to stop violent evictions in cities and implement sustainable solutions for housing challenges, aiming to protect vulnerable communities.
Volunteers offer moral and legal support, and document ICE actions with the aim of holding people accountable As ICE operations ramped up across the US over the past year, vans emblazoned with imagery of the Statue of Liberty have been deployed in Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte and most recently, Minneapolis. Liberty Vans, or camioneta de la libertad in Spanish, are on a mission to defend vulnerable communities in the crosshairs of federal enforcement. Volunteers in the small fleet of three ...
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is developing a strategy to address perennial flooding challenges in vulnerable communities as the rainy season approaches.
A new analysis underscores the critical gap in disaster risk financing across the Himalayan region, calling for systemic reforms to protect vulnerable communities.
Civil society groups and rights advocates are criticizing the prolonged electricity blackouts in Karachi, which are severely disrupting daily life, education, and livelihoods for vulnerable communities.
Relief organizations have begun distributing essential food supplies to vulnerable communities along Yemen's Hadhramaut coastline amid ongoing humanitarian needs.
A report highlights how the lack of formal housing and infrastructure in informal settlements disproportionately exposes low-income residents to environmental and health hazards.
An analysis suggests that humanitarianism is being traded and compromised, endangering aid workers and vulnerable communities.
Nigerian law professor Akasoba Duke-Abiola has accepted her nomination for UN Secretary-General, stating her commitment to serving vulnerable communities and promoting global peace.
The Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare the protection of vulnerable communities a 'national emergency' following a string of deadly attacks in Plateau, Benue, and Kaduna states.
Youth groups in Plateau State, Nigeria, are demanding justice and the establishment of state police after 50 people were killed in the region within one week. They also called for increased deployment of Department of State Services operatives to vulnerable communities.
The World Cup continued with various teams exiting the tournament, players making transfers, and political statements being made, including an appeal for Palestine. The event also sparked discussions about its impact on host cities and historical team performances.
More than 200 residents in Edo State benefited from a free medical and empowerment outreach organized by the Omoarebu Ogbeide Foundation, aiming to improve healthcare access and support vulnerable communities.
Pop star Ariana Grande has launched the 'Brighter Days Ahead Foundation' to support vulnerable communities, following a previous clash with the Trump administration over an ICE video.
Despite an increase in global climate finance, vulnerable communities continue to face delays in receiving necessary funding, raising questions about the effectiveness of current distribution mechanisms.
A group from Kwara, Nigeria, has donated solar-powered boreholes to vulnerable communities in Benin Republic, aiming to improve access to clean water and public health.
A year after Washington froze and then slashed foreign aid, development workers in the Philippines are still feeling the impact, with job losses and abandoned projects threatening vulnerable communities.
The first cohort of 108 individuals has successfully qualified from the ANOFM – BAT Romania program. This initiative is specifically designed to provide new skills and opportunities for vulnerable communities impacted by smuggling.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$25 million grant to Zimbabwe, aimed at supporting communities most vulnerable to climate change impacts.
An Indian Express opinion piece argues that what the central government labels as "judicial excess" is, in fact, the judiciary's crucial role in protecting marginalized and vulnerable communities. The author defends the courts' actions against government criticism.
Global law enforcement leaders convened in Poland to launch a new effort focused on protecting vulnerable communities from hate crimes, driven by rising antisemitism since the October 7 massacre.
Qatar Charity has outlined 12 medical initiatives implemented between 2021 and 2025, aimed at providing assistance to vulnerable communities. These programs focus on improving healthcare access and outcomes for those in need.
The GCash Run initiative enters its second year, continuing its support for science-based mangrove restoration projects aimed at protecting coastlines, enhancing biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience in vulnerable communities.
"I had a student who answered 'No' to everything I told her. I set myself the goal in her development only when I say 'Good morning' to her in the morning, to hear the same back, instead of 'No'."
Residents in central Australia, particularly Alice Springs, are facing soaring electricity costs due to extreme heat, highlighting the financial burden of climate change on vulnerable communities.