humanitarian

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The Famine Early Warning Systems Network recently said 20 to 25 million people in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia need humanitarian food assistance, more than half because of drought.

From Barron's

At a press conference in Beirut, Qatari state minister for foreign affairs Mohammed al-Khulaifi announced "a package of development and humanitarian projects" for Lebanon, including "a grant of $40 million to support the electricity sector".

From Barron's

Around half of Afghanistan's population of more than 40 million people will need humanitarian assistance this year, according to the United Nations, after a sharp drop in foreign assistance in recent years.

From Barron's

The United Nations says the country is now enduring the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

From BBC

Only a small fraction of needed humanitarian funding has been committed.

From Los Angeles Times