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UN launches $33 billion global humanitarian appeal to aid 135 million people; Africa at the forefront

The United Nations and its partners on Monday, December 8, 2025, unveiled a $33 billion global humanitarian appeal aimed at saving millions of lives across countries battered by war, climate shocks, crop failures, epidemics, and natural disasters. The immediate phase of the appeal seeks $23 billion to support 87 million people in urgent need, while the full...
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UN launches $33 billion global humanitarian appeal to aid 135 million people; Africa at the forefront

The United Nations and its partners on Monday, December 8, 2025, unveiled a $33 billion global humanitarian appeal aimed at saving millions of lives across countries battered by war, climate shocks, crop failures, epidemics, and natural disasters. The immediate phase of the appeal seeks $23 billion to support 87 million people in urgent need, while the full plan for 2026 targets 135 million people across 23 country operations and six regional programs for refugees and migrants. The announcement, made in a hybrid press event coordinated by the UN Office for...

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UN launches $33 billion global humanitarian appeal to aid 135 million people; Africa at the forefront

The United Nations and its partners on Monday, December 8, 2025, unveiled a $33 billion global humanitarian appeal aimed at saving millions of lives across countries battered by war, climate shocks,...

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We understand that the health of our planet is interconnected with the well-being of all living beings, and we acknowledge our role and responsibility as stewards of the environment. Therefore, we are dedicated to promoting practices that conserve natural resources, protect biodiversity, and mitigate climate change.

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