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As Congo Ebola cases pass 1,000, growing calls to listen to locals when responding

As the world’s second-deadliest Ebola outbreak ever continues to ravage communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, international aid groups are reconsidering the way they respond.

March 26, 2019
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Responding to Ebola in Congo is hard work, but made that much harder by violence

Nancy Aossey of International Medical Corps speaks with Nick Schifrin about prevention, treatment options and why the health crisis is likely to get worse before it gets better.

December 17, 2018
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High Level Goma Visit Sheds Light on Unfolding Tragedy in DRC

As conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rages, gender-based violence, including sexual violence and killings, have become daily realities for civilians.

April 22, 2024
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Recognizing InterAction Member Humanitarian Aid Workers in the Field

The InterAction Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual or individuals whose work reflects important leadership qualities in humanitarian practice, such as…

August 19, 2022
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Five Key Takeaways from InterAction’s Disinformation Toolkit 2.0

Journalist and Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa captured the essential nature of the threat that the rising tide of mis-…

December 21, 2021
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Five Key Takeaways from USAID’s Disinformation Primer NGO Feedback Session

The rapid growth and adoption of mobile data and social media technology has wrought significant changes in the way people…

September 21, 2021
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Building Connections and Trust to Counter Disinformation

The global rise of dis- and misinformation has increased distrust of traditional media sources and communities. This can seriously…

April 23, 2021
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Humanitarian Action Conundrums: Neutrality

In the current moment, when it seems that everything, including tasks as simple as washing your hands or wearing a…

December 8, 2020
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Countering Stigmatization In The Humanitarian Response To COVID-19

In most contexts, the social stigma surrounding mental health issues exists because of cultural norms and a lack of understanding…

October 9, 2020
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COVID-19 Threatens Efforts to Safeguard the Vulnerable From Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

The non-governmental organization (NGO) sector has made progress in preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). However, as the COVID-19…

October 6, 2020