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  World Humanitarian Day: Why our workers stay

  On World Humanitarian Day, meet the people who run toward crisis instead of away from it. In 2024, 97 per cent of humanitarian workers killed on the job were serving their own country. Thank you for standing with them.

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  Why do so many people not have food as a basic need?

  Food insecurity isn't just a supply issue. It's an access issue, too. Because there should be more than enough for everyone.

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  How 400,000 refugees in Gambella, Ethiopia, receive food every day

  From warehouses and distribution sites to community help desks and refugee volunteers, humanitarian workers make it possible for life-saving assistance, like food, to reach the families who need it most.

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  17 months of impact in Chad: Building foundations for recovery in Dougui Refugee Camp

  When conflict forced families to leave everything behind, life’s basic necessities became urgent needs. Together, communities worked to restore safety, stability, and hope.

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  Iraq: from terrified children to unfolding adults

  Many children who survived ISIL control in Iraq were left traumatized. A decade later, thousands are young adults. How are we helping them face the future?

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  Meet Joha: A young leader driving positive community change in Tanzania

  A 14-year-old girl is using her voice, leadership skills, and lived experience to inspire change in Tanzania.

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  How do wildfires start?

  Usually by nature. Sometimes by accident. And always devastating.

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  Between milk and myth

  Baby Omair was losing strength, close to death. His best option for survival challenged a core belief held by his family. Would they choose it?

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  Turning waste into opportunity

  From discarded bottle caps to handmade skipping ropes, Carol’s story is one of innovation and impact in Tanzania.

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  The little fish saving millions from iron deficiency

  Iron deficiency affects 1 in 3 women worldwide, but the solution fits in the palm of your hand.

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  Winner's story: Skills that restore hope

  For World Youth Skills Day, meet a young woman in the Democratic Republic of Congo whose sewing machine changed everything.

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  World Breastfeeding Week: Benefits for mom and baby

  Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with global data on how breastfeeding saves lives and how you can strengthen and support mothers in low- and middle-income countries.

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  Full but not nourished: Why is nutrition a basic need?

  Food and nutrition are not the same. Learn why nutrition matters for child development, how malnutrition happens and what helps children recover.

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  10 wildfire prevention tips for camping safely

  From campfire safety to evacuation planning, here's how to stay safe while camping during Canada's wildfire season.

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  One is too many. Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

  On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, learn how human trafficking happens, who is vulnerable and what we can do to stop exploitation.

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  Where healthier futures begin: How REACTS-IN transforms nutrition, health and gender equality

  Four human impact stories that reveal how lasting impact grows—one person, one family and one community at a time.

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  Why do so many people not have clean water as a basic need?

  Clean water as a basic need is universal. But here on Earth, far too many people don't have access to it.

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  What does it mean to simply be a child again?

  Across the West Bank, Makani Clubs are creating opportunities for children to heal, learn and simply be children again.

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  Restoring hope in Ghor: Supporting children’s well-being through integrated protection

  After losing his father, Munir left school. See how child protection, caregiver support and safe learning spaces helped him find hope again.

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  Leading boldly in a shifting culture: part three

  The Church still carries a powerful opportunity to embody the hope of Christ in tangible ways. Through everyday acts of presence, compassion and faithful witness, we can help others experience life in all its fullness.