To combat malnutrition, FHI 360 is working with Afghan NGOs to train front-line health and humanitarian workers to deliver emergency nutrition services to pregnant and lactating women and their infants. So far, FHI 360 and its partners have trained more than 100 people in five workshops, with more workshops scheduled. Learn more.

The Horn of Africa is experiencing the worst drought and hunger crisis in the last 40 years. Across Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, 18.4 million people are experiencing extreme hunger and 10 million children are suffering from acute malnourishment. In turn, families have been forced to leave their homes in search of food, water, and aid. Mercy Corps is providing immediate assistance in the Horn of Africa to alleviate hunger. In Somalia, Mercy Corps team members are distributing water and hygiene kits to prevent disease spread, particularly in displacement camps. Additionally, the organization is providing cash assistance to help families afford food, water, and other essential items such as medicine and clothing. In Ethiopia and Kenya, we are increasing access to water supply by rehabilitating boreholes and desilting water pans. Learn more

In recent months, the significant rise in food prices has hindered the ability of Syrian refugees living in refugee camps in Jordan to source and obtain affordable food. With many at risk of going hungry, Life for Relief and Development stepped in to distribute food baskets throughout the Zarqa, Hittin, Irbid, and Mafraq refugee camps in Jordan. A total of 773 families received the baskets containing 2 kilos of rice, 10 kilos of sugar, 2 kilos of lentils, 1/2 kilo of tea, and 3 liters of frying oil.

From April 4 to April 25, 2022, Life for Relief and Development provided food baskets to 715 families in the areas of Nindy, Grand Yoff, and Sagatta through its Food Basket Distribution Project.

Life for Relief and Development distributed food baskets and holiday meals to families in rural villages in the Khiwa, Kama, Gooshta, and Behsood districts. Five hundred and one baskets were distributed, each containing flour, cooking oil, sugar, lentils, macaroni, and a bottle of Rooh Afza. Ramadan meals were cooked and distributed to 10 villages, benefitting 8,217 families. These projects took place between April 21-30, 2022.

In April 2022, Life for Relief and Development distributed 900 food baskets and 1,600 iftar trays to families in Gaza for Ramadan, feeding up to five people per family. In Northern West Bank, 70 food baskets were distributed in the Arab 48.

Keystone Moldova is addressing the immediate and long-term needs of Ukrainians with disability, women, and children seeking refuge from the war in Ukraine. In addition to partnering with others to provide hot meals, heated tents, hygiene supplies, and urgent medicines, Keystone Moldova offers a free hotline support service so Ukrainians with disability, their families, and caregivers in Moldova can access information, counseling, and referrals to services. Keystone Moldova is working with all refugee shelters and local authorities to identify, map, and address the immediate needs of children and adults with disability. More information.

From April 1 to May 15, 2022, LIFE distributed 800 food baskets containing rice, lentils, salt, sugar, oil, flour, and milk, and additionally served 3,500 hot meals, to people in Delhi, Deoband, and Nizamuddin. Food baskets and hot meals were distributed and prepared through LIFE's Food Basket Distribution Project.

In the spirit of charity, Life for Relief and Development distributed food baskets containing one month’s supply of flour, rice, dates, and oil portioned for six people to 164 households in Borama, Somalia on March 25, 2022 through its Food Basket Distribution Project.