New data from Dubai Humanitarian highlights the devastating impact of conflicts and disasters on children, with over $137 million in aid distributed across 106 countries in 2024. A Year of Unprecedented Humanitarian Challenges Dubai Humanitarian, the world’s largest humanitarian aid hub, has released new findings from its Humanitarian Logistics Databank, revealing the significant strain global crises placed on vulnerable populations, particularly children. The organisation reported that more than $137 million in aid was dispatched to 106 countries in 2024, responding to large-scale humanitarian emergencies. The figures demonstrate an alarming rise in child-focused aid needs, particularly in regions suffering from conflict,…
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New Funding Announced to Address Dire Humanitarian Needs The UK government has pledged an additional £19 million in humanitarian funding to support the people of Gaza amidst a deepening crisis. International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds made the announcement during her three-day regional visit, which includes participation in a high-level humanitarian conference in Cairo. The gathering has brought together global leaders to collaborate on delivering urgent relief to Gaza and addressing its escalating humanitarian challenges. The new funding comprises £12 million directed to the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Food Programme (WFP). To…