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Humanitarian aid
How humanitarian aid is being distributed in Gaza
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 23, 2023
Here's how it's distributed, and a look at why direct cash transfers are simply not sufficient given the state of Gaza's economy.
Why U.S. dollars are a growing form of international aid
Feb 21, 2023
One reason to give cash: It empowers people to buy what they need, not what aid groups think they need.
How aid is getting to earthquake-affected Turkey and Syria
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Feb 8, 2023
Inside the partnerships getting essential aid and care to those impacted by the recent earthquake.
Biden pledges an additional $2.9 billion in aid to help fight the global food crisis
Sep 21, 2022
The good news? The world's producing enough food to feed everyone. The bad news? Getting it to hungry people is more expensive.
Helping is one goal of humanitarian aid. Another is claiming credit.
Mar 23, 2022
Countries and international organizations want people to know about the foreign aid they provide.
Refugee advocates want the U.S. to do more for Ukrainians fleeing war
by
Amy Scott
Mar 14, 2022
Resettlement agencies say they're ready to help.
Among the aid Ukrainian refugees can expect: cold, hard cash
Mar 10, 2022
Red Cross founder Clara Barton gave cash to war refugees in the 1870s. Now, aid organizations say it empowers refugees more than in-kind aid.
For public good, not for profit.
Humanitarian aid to Ukraine takes many forms
Mar 1, 2022
The U.N. estimates that between 3 million and 5 million people could be displaced in the coming months.
Humanitarian groups scramble as Taliban takes power in Afghanistan
Aug 16, 2021
The hardline government might need the groups to provide basic social services. But it's also likely to fear their human rights advocacy.
As conflict continues in Yemen, getting aid to civilians is a challenge
Dec 6, 2018
Relief International's country director tells us what it's like on the ground and how her organization is providing aid in a war zone.