On March 28, Myanmar and Thailand were struck by a devastating earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude. The current death toll is over 3,700, with thousands more injured or missing. Entire communities have been destroyed, leaving thousands of people homeless. Exacerbating the issue in Myanmar, communities hit by the earthquake were already hosting over 1.6 million […]
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As violence continues to escalate in Lebanon, civilian lives are in continuing danger. Hundreds of people have lost their lives, thousands have been injured and an estimated 1.2 million people have been forcibly displaced in Lebanon. As the situation in Lebanon deteriorates, immediate assistance is needed to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis. The magnitude of
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On October 7, the province of Herat in western Afghanistan was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. A series of aftershocks followed. To date, the United Nations estimates that over 12,000 people have been affected. Both the number of affected households and casualties are expected to rise as assessments continue. While initial assessments are underway,
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Although active conflict has decreased in many parts of Syria, the need for ongoing food assistance remains great. High prices, inflation and limited employment combined with massive population displacement are causing many people to be vulnerable to continued food insecurity. Since 2018, PWS&D has been responding through Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help conflict-affected and displaced
The massive influx of refugees into Bangladesh after a violence against Rohingya people in Myanmar in 2015 has had a profound impact on the local host communities, straining resources, infrastructure, public services and the local economy. About one million Rohingya refugees are hosted in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. From the
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In Yemen, 80% of the population lives below the poverty line. Since the start of the conflict in this country, more than 20 million people have become food insecure. The COVID-19 pandemic, which prevented many people from earning an income, and the rising prices of food due to the war in Ukraine have left even
