A relief worker’s diary 3 Sep 2026: Here in Nepal, a week after the catastrophic flash floods tore through communities, I have spent witnessed both hope and despair. Dr Unni Krishnan The Longest Wait: Overhead the constant sound of the helicopters fills the air – we

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August 19 is World Humanitarian Day: a day of hope, but also of grief. Awil in Somalia. Photo : Muhim Osman, Plan International It is a day to honour those who enter the world’s darkest places with little more than courage, compassion and an unwavering belief that every life

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The roads may be clear again, and the journey now takes less than an hour. But for families affected by Venezuela’s earthquakes, the much longer process of recovery is only beginning. Art by children in the earthquake impacted areas. Photo: Unni Krishnan Caracas-la

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Venezuela twin earthquakes When the earth shakes, humanity is tested. Just after 18:00 on 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other. The first measured 7.2 in magnitude. The second, a devastating 7.5. Both were shallow earthquakes,

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Caring for young minds must be a priority in war. Playgrounds, schools, learning, art, theatre and recreational activities are key to healing. “Every night we wonder if we will wake up tomorrow,”. I will never forget the words spoken tome by Abdul, a 16-year-old boy in the

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A TRIBUTE ON WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY – 19th August In our world, the darkest moments are defined by the loudest cries of children. These cries echo through disaster-stricken landscapes, war zones and refugee camps. As disasters and wars reshape lives and devastate

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