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The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in West & Central Africa (OCHA ROWCA) mobilizes & coordinates humanitarian assistance to people in need

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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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🎉We're excited to introduce #CLIMAP , a new web tool that centralizes data on climate impacts in West & Central Africa. It aggregates real-time disaster alerts & forecasts to strengthen resilience in the region. Check out the dashboard to explore: ▶️◀️
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@UNOCHA_DRC
OCHA DRC
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The humanitarians community warns about the recent escalation of violence in eastern #DRCongo having a terrifying impact on civilians, urging armed actors to respect international humanitarian law, human rights and the protection of civilians. ↪️
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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Malnutrition is taking a toll on the youngest in the #Sahel region. Urgent action is needed to provide life-saving nutrition to millions of children. Learn more in the 2024 Sahel HNRO:
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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#Nigeria Nearly 5 million people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states are battling acute food insecurity and urgently need assistance. Women face the toughest hurdles. Learn more in our latest update:
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@OCHA_CAR
OCHA CAR
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Only US$ 98.2M - or 26.7% - of the US$ 367.7M required for the humanitarian response in 2024 have been received so far. @Lisa_Doughten explained last week to @UN Member States how this is impacting lives, the importance to implement localization & nexus approaches.
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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"I wake up every morning and think about how can I shift the needle in someone's life?" 🎙️ @JoyceMsuya in #AwakeAtNight with @MelissaFleming
@JoyceMsuya
Joyce Msuya
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It was wonderful to talk to @MelissaFleming for her podcast 'Awake At Night'. What an innovative virtual living room format! 🤩 Grateful for the opportunity to highlight the work @UNOCHA and humanitarian community. 🎧 Tune in here:
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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The #Sahel region faces a dire food crisis, with millions struggling to find their next meal. We must act now to save lives and alleviate hunger. Learn more :
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@JensLaerke
Jens Laerke
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A lot of kids in the #Sahel don’t get enough to eat. Has the world forgotten the millions living in red and orange areas on this map? ☟ The UN has not: @OCHAROWCA
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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🚨 L'Aperçu des besoins humanitaires et des fonds requis pour 2024 au #Sahel vient d'être publié ! Des millions de personnes dans la région ont besoin d'une aide urgente en raison de crises aggravées par l'instabilité, les problèmes de sécurité et le changement climatique. 👇
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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🚨 The 2024 #Sahel Humanitarian Needs and Requirements Overview was just released! Millions of people in the region need urgent aid due to crises worsened by instability, security issues, and climate change. Press release:
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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5 June is #WorldEnvironmentDay . This year is all about accelerating action on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. Join #GenerationRestoration and let's restore and safeguard our land and soil. ▶️
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@UNOCHA
UN Humanitarian
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The #ClimateCrisis increases the frequency and severity of droughts, heatwaves and wildfires, impacting healthy lands and food systems. This leads to displacement and hunger, driving up humanitarian needs. On #WorldEnvironmentDay , we join @UNEP 's call for peace with the land.
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@UNOCHA
UN Humanitarian
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In 2024, we aim to reach 188M people in need of humanitarian aid, but we're only 17% funded. "Halfway through the year, it's never been quite as difficult and as bad as it is now," @UNReliefChief said in his last press briefing today. 👇 See more from @UN_News_Centre :
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@UN_News_Centre
UN News
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“We are not resolving conflicts, we are not using dialogue where we had committed to use dialogue. The founders of the UN, the words of the UN Charter ‘to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war’ – we are failing them” – Martin Griffiths, @UNReliefChief , 4 Jun ‘24
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@UNReliefChief
Martin Griffiths
8 days
Last briefing to the @UN press corps in New York today as @UNReliefChief . Thank you. You are our dedicated partners, highlighting the plight of those most in needed in #humanitarian crisis around the globe.
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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"The Central #Sahel is facing a humanitarian, security and climate crisis that is worsening, with civilians paying a heavy price." 📻 @OCHAROWCA 's Charles Bernimolin spoke with @ChBoisbouvier on @RFIAfrique ⬇️
@RFIAfrique
RFI Afrique
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Sahel central: «Quinze millions de personnes comptent sur l'aide humanitaire pour survivre»
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@RFIAfrique
RFI Afrique
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💬🌍Au Sahel central, «15 millions de personnes comptent sur l'aide humanitaire pour survivre», souligne Charles Bernimolin, chef du bureau régional d'Ocha pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et l'Afrique centrale @OCHAROWCA . 🎙 Invité de @ChBoisbouvier #RFImatin
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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In #Chad , over 520,000 people impacted by climate change have benefitted from @UNCERF 's $10M allocation, addressing their urgent needs and supporting resilience efforts.
@UNCERF
CERF - The UN's emergency fund
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Many communities suffer the most despite contributing the least to climate change - and don't benefit from other climate action. See where $200M in @UNCERF allocations helped our partners address the needs of 10 million people affected by climate-related emergencies👇
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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In #Mali , 1.3 M people are at risk of food insecurity as the country faces an influx of 65,000 Burkinabe refugees since the beginning of the year. @UNCERF is providing US$11 M to address their urgent needs:
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@OCHAROWCA
OCHA West and Central Africa
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#DRCongo More than 2,500 people now have access to drinking water in Salama, Ituri Province. Thanks to the DRC Humanitarian Fund, organizations like @TEARFUND have installed essential water points, significantly reducing the risk of waterborne diseases. #FHRDC
@UNOCHA_DRC
OCHA DRC
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#Ituri Plus de 2500 personnes ont désormais accès à l'eau potable à Salama dans la zone de santé de Mambasa. L'ouvrage est réalisé par @TEARFUND et financé par le Fonds Humanitaire #FHRDC
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