Sentences with phrase «for humanitarian aid»

Christos Stylianides, Com - missioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Manage - ment, said: «World hunger is on the rise again.

[5] In R. v. Appulonappa, 2015 SCC 59, the Court held that the penal provision of IRPA relative to smuggling was unconstitutionally overbroad «insofar as [it] permits prosecution for humanitarian aid to undocumented entrants, mutual assistance amongst asylum - seekers or assistance to family members.»

If this fraudulent hoax is not stopped, then, yes, people are going to die in their thousands, because $ 100,000,000,000 has been promised for developing countries, not for humanitarian aid, but for carbon dioxide aid.

He received a 2016 recognition award from the Hawai`i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, as well as awards from NATO and the U.S. Departments of State and Defense for his humanitarian aid work.

According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the British naval ship Royal Fleet Auxiliary Mounts Bay arrived in Anguilla September 9 with 40 Royal Marines and Army engineers onboard, as well as equipment for humanitarian aid.

Advancement of religion through production of Christian TV programs, a 24 - hour national telephone prayer centre, donations to Canadian charities for humanitarian aid worldwide

As the Syrian civil war rages on, desperately needed funding for humanitarian aid in the country has begun to dwindle, Grandi said, lamenting that very little of the billions promised at an international donor's conference in Brussels in April had so far materialised.

A church that runs a food truck for humanitarian aid?

The UN chief said a suspension of fighting must allow for humanitarian aid to reach all in need and the evacuation of some 700 people needing urgent medical treatment.

Not exact matches

Asked for comment on the announced movement of the missile defense batteries to Syria, Maj. Josh T. Jacques of the US Military's Central Command, which covers the Middle East, said Russia «should move humanitarian aid into Syria, not more weaponry.»

Focus After a 2001 visit to the Indonesian island of Sumba, Sean Downs, CEO of Enclarity, starts a foundation devoted to health care and humanitarian aid for the islanders.

Why, they're for bringing Internet access to the world's poor, improving Google Maps, fighting deforestation, and aiding in humanitarian relief efforts!

Only about 6 percent of the world's humanitarian aid currently comes in the form of cash, according to the Washington, D.C. - based Center for Global Development.

One order calls for the marines to set up a humanitarian - aid operation in a poor country that has been devastated by floods, leading to starvation and disease.

Whatever mission the marines put together in response to the order to provide humanitarian aid, they have three hours to decide on and plan it and three hours to prepare for it.

However, aid can provide a lifeline for countries facing humanitarian crises or too impoverished or unstable to attract private funding.

During the eight - day mission, Afghan and American forces cleared more than 120 kilometers of rugged terrain and escorted approximately 60 truckloads of humanitarian aid for distribution to the people of Shorabak.

In particular, it seems to be addressing one criticism that has dogged it for years: that it offers humanitarian aid rather than economic development.

«South Sudan is the second-most dangerous site for humanitarian work right after Afghanistan and 59 aid workers have been killed since the outbreak of hostilities in 2013.

Dr Williams, who is Chairman of Christian Aid which is providing humanitarian assistance in South Sudan, said: «The recent escalation of violent conflict in Juba since July 7 has caused yet more appalling suffering for the people of South Sudan who have over the past two and a half years endured the terrible consequences of a return to war and the bitter disappointment of hopes denied or deferred.

Give: Women often carry the greatest burden of caring for their families during war, so they often directly benefit from humanitarian aid.

Click here to listen to Premier's Tola Mbakwe speaking with Christian Aid's Head of Humanitarian Programmes for Africa, Maurice Onyango:

Christian Aid's Head of Humanitarian Programmes for Africa, Maurice Onyango, told Premier South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are the hardest - hit countries with people starving to death.

As CT noted in a 2006 interview, Brownback developed a reputation for defending the poor and advocating for foreign aid to address humanitarian crises — including the Darfur genocide in Sudan, the AIDS outbreak in Africa, and human rights violations in North Korea.

God in His will through history had into reality seemingly illogical or cruel events to happen in our world, but no one is spared if the purpose is for the good of humanity, wars pestilence even the holocust has a reason and purpose beyond our comprehension at our times but will be reveald in the future, The Phillipine catasthrophy for example is viewed by some as Gods punishment, we experienced the brunt of natures punishing power but it also unveiled the true feelings and concern of the whole world in helping us materially and spiiritually by aiding and consoling us that was unprecedented in history, The whole world had demostrated, to me, a kind of humanitarian concern and love that trancends races and culture, A kind of demonstration by higher being the we humans is one with Him.The cost of human lives and misery is nothing in history compared to its positve historical consequences

Sweden and Kuwait have called for a vote on a UN resolution ordering a 30 - day cease - fire throughout Syria to enable delivery of humanitarian aid to millions of people in acute need, and the evacuation of the critically sick and wounded.

«The only kind of framework I had for thinking about how to make a positive impact was like, «Oh, some sort of charity or humanitarian aid organization or sponsorship program,»» she explains.

Some will consider it insulting, some will simply smile and nod while waiting for their bread and some will convert — but make no mistake — having to endure a sermon in order to get humanitarian aid is indeed a price to pay.

As this passage suggests, A Bed for the Night documents the shift among humanitarian aid workers from neutrality to advocacy.

He had been collecting humanitarian aid for his parish in Beni Suef on 12th October when a man started chasing him with a large knife.

Giovanna Reda, Head of Humanitarian Programmes for Asia, Middle East and Latin America at aid agency CAFOD, said:

With bombs pounding mostly military targets in Baghdad 15 hours a day, and a humanitarian disaster looming in the rest of the country, Iraqi Christians and international relief agency officials fear that bottled - up aid may be too little, too late for thousands.

Asked on an employment form why she wanted to work for the international humanitarian aid organization, Spencer wrote, «Because I would love to work for an organization dedicated to carrying on the Lord's work!»

Signatories include leaders from humanitarian aid groups including World Vision USA, World Relief, Compassion International, Living Water International, Food for the Hungry, as well as denominational leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention, Assemblies of God, Wesleyan Church, Church of Nazarene, the Anglican Church in North America, the Christian Reformed Church in North America, and the National Association of Evangelicals.

Four Christian humanitarian aid charities are among a coalition of leading UK aid agencies which has announced a joint fundraising appeal for victims of violent conflict in Myanmar.

The 13 member Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC), including CAFOD, Christian Aid, World Vision and Tearfund, have come together to call for funds to respond to the severe humanitarian needs of those affected.

U.N. officials are concerned the fighting could affect the ability to deliver humanitarian aid in Mogadishu, but it has not yet done so, Valerie Amos, under secretary - general for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, humanitarian aid in Mogadishu, but it has not yet done so, Valerie Amos, under secretary - general for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs, said Monday.

But at least for the one record --(and it's closer to 4 billion / year from the States to Israel's military alone — saying nothing about all the other aid given to that country)-- if even a small portion of that amount were given from this file towards refugee settlement needs it could make such a humanitarian action possible.

by Susan Marx As a humanitarian aid worker with a passion for good food, it was with trepidation that I made my move to Afghanistan in early 2007.

As part of our purpose, we help give back to the industry through programs such as ISHP's Hollywood Heart summer camp for children affected by HIV / AIDS, the Manfred Steinfeld Humanitarian Award, NEWH scholarships, Good 360, and gifts in kind.

Other judges included the American researcher Harold McGee, the food history specialist Massimo Montanari, the Mexican writer Laura Esquivel, and Cristina Franchini — an expert in international law and humanitarian aid and part of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Be a force for action and hope and join our international community of volunteers as we unite to bring humanitarian aid in the form of child carriers, baby beds and survival items to refugee families.

On December 7th the Saïd Business School's Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosted a seminar entitled «Protecting Civilians: Oxford and Oxfam working together on the ethics of war, weapons and humanitarian aid.»

Ghana was the first country to open its borders for the provision of humanitarian aid in the fight against Ebola.

He was recently asked to chair a review on humanitarian aid by the Department for International Development.

«In addition to this election - related violence, the country has been ravaged by widespread insecurity for years, with a recent increase in attacks targeting humanitarian workers, including the deadliest incident in Congolese history, in which five aid workers were killed in October in South Kivu,» the NGOs said.

At 9 a.m., actor Gbenga Akinnagbe, NYC Councilman Robert Corny and representatives of the groups Black Lives Matter and The Coalition for African Peace and Justice hold a news conference to call for federal officials to send humanitarian aid and take further action in response to attacks in Nigeria by supporters of the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram; steps, City Hall, Manhattan.

International development secretary Douglas Alexander has pledged # 20 million worth of humanitarian aid for Gazans as Gordon Brown flies to Egypt for talks aimed at securing a permanent ceasefire.

That's why the UK's contribution to the humanitarian aid effort has undoubtedly been significant and the government should be applauded for its commitment.

The UNICEF Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, says no fewer than four UN aid workers were killed in a Thursday night attack coordinated by...