Humanitarian relief News

Review: ‘Fatal Assistance’ is a revelation of relief Special

‘Fatal Assistance’ is an investigative film about international aid in Haiti and the organizational ineptitude, broken promises and hidden agendas that accompanied it.

Digital Journal Report by Sarah Gopaul - 2 comments

Shoe museum inducts Canadian humanitarian's boots Special

Toronto - Nigel Fisher and his boots have walked through some of the most remote and dangerous places in the world, but now, visitors to the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto may catch a glimpse of them, where the long-time UNICEF humanitarian has been inducted.

Digital Journal Report by Alexandra Christopoulos - 5 comments

Manny Pacquiao distributes cash and relief goods to flood victims

Despite losing his fight against undefeated Palm Springs boxing star Timothy Bradley, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao shared part of his prize money with his constituents in Sarangani, Philippines, who lost their homes due to flash floods.

In the Media by Leo Reyes - 2 comments

Ivory Coast massacre revelation makes US 'deeply concerned'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton characterized the US position as 'deeply concerned' over the Ivory Coast civil war and the reported massacre of 1,000 people at the hands of UN-backed Ivory Coast leadership.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Sheen to visit Haiti with Penn

In an announcement earlier today, actor Charlie Sheen confirmed that he plans to bring his media ‘tsunami’ to bear on the lingering impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

In the Media by Ryan Mahon

What happens when Bono and Nicolas Sarkozy exchange letters?

Bono is not only a committed singer with U2, he is also a committed philanthropist and humanitarian relief activist with a proven flair for enlisting the aid of some high-profile people. His latest catch may be French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

In the Media by Michael Cosgrove - 1 comment

Billions pledged to Haiti for rebuilding, will poverty end too?

A meeting of the world at the United Nations Wednesday saw nations pledging billions to Haiti for reconstruction. The pledges will cover the first 18 months of reconstruction in all sectors.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 2 comments

Saving Haiti, your donations at work Special

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti, with devastating results in the capital city, Port-au-Prince and surrounding towns and villages. Millions of impoverished Haitians were left without homes.

Digital Journal Report by Stephanie Dearing - 1 comment

Violence in Guinea's Forest region stalls humanitarian aid

As many as four people are said to have been killed, 69 injured after tensions in the Forest region of Guinea erupted into violence earlier this month.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 5 comments

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