There is a growing trend around the world towards the use of bureaucratic rules and regulations to contain and control humanitarian access, limiting the ability to save lives.
It's unclear whether the fee would apply only to newcomers or to those already there as well. Whatever the case, the amount is "absolutely unheard of globally."
Cities are set to receive key attention at a global summit this week on disaster risk reduction, as national governments, development groups and others seek to “substantially increase” the number of local strategies on the issue by 2020.
Mark Lowcock, the new United Nations humanitarian chief, will have his work cut out for him when he soon takes the reigns of a shrinking U.N. Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs
In a recent survey, two-thirds of NGOs had experienced financial problems such as delayed transfers or bank account closure, threatening their operations.
Eight international organizations are teaming up Monday for an unusual collaboration: a two-week fundraising campaign aimed at raising money quickly to alleviate famine in several African countries and Yemen.
When we act in a manner inspired by principles or ideals, our country succeeds in saving lives and creating a more stable world.
If the United States wants to maximize the value of its foreign aid, it needs a fresh paradigm that supports the purpose of foreign assistance.
Former InterAction President Lindsay Coates comments on the closing of Report the Abuse, the pioneering NGO that lifted the lid on the alarming number of cases of sexual abuse and harassment against female aid workers.
What does polling data tell us about the public’s opinion of foreign assistance during the Trump presidency? And more importantly, what can and should the development community do about it?