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Helping children in Mali's embattled North
Posted by Peter.Biro on March 28th, 2013
The IRC is stepping up its support of children in the embattled Gao and Mopti regions of northern Mali, organizing programs for over 2,500 war-affected children in an area still recovering from a year of conflict and occupation by militants. more »
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Escalation of Mali conflict threatens civilians, hinders aid
Posted by The.IRC on January 25th, 2013
The escalation of armed conflict in Mali is having grave consequences for civilians already suffering the effects of political instability, mass displacement and severe food shortages. more »
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A hopeful story from West Africa
Posted by Peter.Biro on December 28th, 2012
Two months ago, Jabadjie, a 16-month-old girl suffering from acute and severe malnutrition, was rushed to an IRC-supported clinic in Kati, a district in Mali. After a few weeks of intensive care and a feeding regimen of nutritionally fortified peanut paste and milk, Jabadjie showed signs of recovery. more »
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Aid groups warn of risks to civilians as U.N. considers military response in Mali
Posted by The.IRC on December 20th, 2012
As the United Nations Security Council considers a resolution to authorize an international military force in Mali, the IRC and nine other aid groups warn that any military response would have serious humanitarian consequences. more »
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Responding to critical needs in Mali as crisis continues
Posted by The.IRC on July 10th, 2012
In Menaka Cercle, an area of north-east Mali famed for its hot and dry weather, water is scarce at the best of times. But the recent conflict has turned chronic shortages into an emergency. more »
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Aiding recovery in Africa's drought zone - briefing from the field (MP3)
Posted by The.IRC on June 29th, 2012
The global community is bracing for another cycle of devastating drought extending from East Africa northwest through the Sahel region. This week three IRC experts provided their insights and timely updates. more »
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Last chance to RSVP: 6/27 phone briefing on Africa drought
Posted by The.IRC on June 25th, 2012
Today is the last day to RSVP for an exclusive phone briefing with IRC experts on the widening drought disaster in East Africa and the Sahel: Wednesday, June 27, 12-1pm EDT. more »
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Drought in Africa: Join the IRC's briefing from the field on June 27
Posted by The.IRC on June 18th, 2012
Join us on June 27 for a phone briefing from the field as IRC experts assess the widening drought disaster in Africa and describe the impact of the IRC's response. more »
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Mali: Addressing hunger one health center at a time
Posted by The.IRC on May 21st, 2012
Millions of Malians are threatened by the drought and hunger crisis in Africa's Sahel region. The IRC is providing emergency support to local health centers. more »
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Photos: Drought in Mali
Posted by The.IRC on May 21st, 2012
As these photos taken by the IRC's Hanna Taylor show, the drought and resulting hunger crisis in Africa's Sahel region have hit southern Mali particularly hard. more »
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