Emergencies
BEIRUT EXPLOSION AFTERMATH: OUR HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
| Aug 31, 2021The Beirut explosion on August 4, 2020, devastated a city that was already experiencing tremendous socioeconomic challenges. Hundreds of thousands of people were affected as homes, businesses, schools and lives were damaged or lost. Read more »
THE VENEZUELAN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS: EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRL REFUGEES IS CRITICAL
| Jun 20, 2021Amid the ongoing global pandemic, the forced migration of Venezuelan refugees and migrants continues to result in unprecedented needs across the Latin America and Caribbean region. Read more »
The Beirut explosion: what is happening in Lebanon now?
| Feb 22, 2021See what is happening in Lebanon and learn how donors helped with the emergency response in Beirut after an explosion that shook the country. Read more »
How digital classrooms are helping Syrian refugee children learn
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 11, 2021Syrian refugee children are accessing education during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to innovative digital solutions made possible by Canadian support. Read more »
World Refugee Day: How is COVID-19 impacting refugee girls and women?
Desiree BuitenbosBased on our research, COVID-19 is having a significant impact on refugee girls and women – on their health, safety, education and livelihoods. Read more »
Bidding Canadians thanks from Bidi Bidi refugee settlement
In late 2019 we called on Canadians to support education and relief efforts in Bidi Bidi, Uganda – one of the world’s largest refugee settlements. Read more »
Period poverty and COVID-19: How the pandemic is impacting access to menstrual products
Desiree BuitenbosPeriod poverty is being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. See how we're working to alleviate this reality and ensure access to menstrual health supplies Read more »
Helping others during a pandemic: Meet 3 inspirational youth making a difference
Desiree BuitenbosFrom stopping child marriages to sewing face masks, meet 3 inspiring and empowered youth who are making a difference by helping others during this pandemic. Read more »
COVID-19 school closures: The importance of education is more than curriculum
With almost 90% of students out of school globally due to COVID-19, our emergencies expert highlights why children still need education - even in crisis. Read more »
Coronavirus in Africa: how the pandemic will exacerbate humanitarian crises
Desiree BuitenbosAs confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Africa grow, see how we are responding to prevent the spread and support those already impacted by humanitarian crisis. Read more »
COVID-19 School Closures Impact Nearly 743 Million Girls
Kavita DograSignificant gains have been made in girls' education around the world, but the COVID-19 pandemic is putting them at risk. Read more »
8 tips for talking to children about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Desiree BuitenbosTalking to children about coronavirus is crucial. Based on our expertise as a child rights organization, we're providing 8 tips to ensure children feel safe. Read more »
