http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/ Recent Disaster Assistance Fact Sheets and Situation Reports from the U.S. Agency for International Development. All linked files are in PDF format. en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@info.usaid.gov webmaster@info.usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/horn_of_africa/template/fs_sr/fy2008/hoa_ce_fs03_07-07-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/horn_of_africa/template/fs_sr/fy2008/hoa_ce_fs03_07-07-2008.pdf On July 2, six U.N. agencies, including the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and the U.N. World Food Program (WFP), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) CARE, World Vision, and Handicap International issued a press release detailing the escalating food security crisis in the Horn of Africa and advocating for greater donor and humanitarian community engagement to address emergency needs. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:30:03 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs23_07-02-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs23_07-02-2008.pdf On June 24, the Tripartite Core Group (TCG), comprising Government of Burma (GOB), Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and U.N. representatives, presented preliminary findings from the Post-Nargis Joint Assessment (PONJA) at a meeting in Rangoon. The group reported that 45 percent of households have received food through international assistance, while 56 percent have obtained food from the local markets. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:29:16 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/sudan_ce_sr08_07-03-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/sudan_ce_sr08_07-03-2008.pdf In June, banditry and hijacking of relief vehicles continued throughout Darfur, negatively affecting humanitarian operations. Relief agencies reported a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Darfur due to increased violence and food insecurity. Cross-border clashes in West Darfur further suspended humanitarian operations and limited access for aid workers. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:11:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/chad/template/fs_sr/fy2008/chad_ce_sr02_06-27-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/chad/template/fs_sr/fy2008/chad_ce_sr02_06-27-2008.pdf In mid June, armed opposition groups launched an offensive against several towns in eastern Chad, resulting in the suspension of humanitarian relief operations for several days. On June 14, opposition forces began attacking towns in eastern Chad, and international media reported that the forces were pushing towards the Chadian capital of N'Djamena in an attempt to unseat President Idriss Deby for the second time in 2008. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:56:06 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2008/philippines_ty_fs01_06-27-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/philippines/template/fs_sr/fy2008/philippines_ty_fs01_06-27-2008.pdf On June 20, 2008, Typhoon Fengshen (Frank) made landfall in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines, with heavy rains and sustained winds of up to 160 km per hour (kph) and gusts as high as 175 kph, according to the Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:53:40 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2008/zimbabwe_ce_sr02_06-26-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/zimbabwe/template/fs_sr/fy2008/zimbabwe_ce_sr02_06-26-2008.pdf The post-election period in Zimbabwe has been marked by significant political tension and violence, loss of life, population displacement, intimidation and harassment of non-governmental organization (NGO) staff, and reduced humanitarian operations and access. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:56:11 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs21_06-18-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs21_06-18-2008.pdf From May 30 to June 2, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), in coordination with the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART), flew 20 C-130 sorties transporting relief commodities from Utapao, Thailand, to Rangoon. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:41:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/somalia_ce_sr06_06-18-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/somalia_ce_sr06_06-18-2008.pdf Increasing prices of food and non-food items, worsening drought conditions, and insecurity that continues to impede relief operations are resulting in continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation throughout the country. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:00:51 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/sudan_ce_sr07_06-06-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/sudan/template/fs_sr/sudan_ce_sr07_06-06-2008.pdf In May, banditry and hijacking of relief vehicles continued throughout Darfur, further limiting humanitarian operations. Targeting of humanitarian staff and non-governmental organization (NGO) compounds increased, and implementing partners reported additional incidents of livestock theft and attacks on empty convoy vehicles as well as increased impersonation of U.N. staff by bandits.. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:33:31 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs18_06-02-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs18_06-02-2008.pdf From May 30 to June 2, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), in coordination with the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART), flew 20 C-130 sorties transporting relief commodities from Utapao, Thailand, to Rangoon. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:25:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs17_05-29-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs17_05-29-2008.pdf On May 29, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), in coordination with the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART), flew five C-130 sorties transporting relief commodities from Utapao, Thailand, to Rangoon. Thu, 29 May 2008 17:29:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/kenya/template/fs_sr/fy2008/kenya_ce_fs14_05-28-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/kenya/template/fs_sr/fy2008/kenya_ce_fs14_05-28-2008.pdf The Government of Kenya (GOK) continues to facilitate the return of approximately 350,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from temporary shelters in camps and host communities to pre-crisis lands. Between May 2 and 22, the number of IDPs residing in camps decreased from 158,891 to 95,454 and the number of camps declined from 157 to 124, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). Wed, 28 May 2008 18:15:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs16_05-28-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs16_05-28-2008.pdf The USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) team leader is attending U.N. cluster meetings in Rangoon, Burma, and engaging with relief partners and other donors to address humanitarian needs and gaps in assistance. The other members of the USAID/DART remain in Thailand, coordinating U.S. Government (USG) assistance and awaiting Government of Burma (GOB) approval to enter Burma. Wed, 28 May 2008 18:09:16 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs15_05-27-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs15_05-27-2008.pdf On May 25, U.S. Charge d'Affaires Shari Villarosa, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scott Marciel, and the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) team leader attended the donor pledging conference jointly convened by the U.N. and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Tue, 27 May 2008 17:36:28 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/somalia_ce_sr05_05-21-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/somalia/template/fs_sr/somalia_ce_sr05_05-21-2008.pdf More than 2.6 million people currently require emergency assistance in Somalia, according to the FSAU. Furthermore, U.N. agencies and relief organizations have begun planning for a worst-case scenario in which half of the total population, or up to 3.5 million Somalis, may require livelihood support or emergency assistance by the end of 2008. Wed, 21 May 2008 18:09:26 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs10_05-19-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/burma/template/fs_sr/fy2008/burma_cy_fs10_05-19-2008.pdf From May 16 to 19, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) conducted seven flights of USAID relief commodities, including plastic sheeting, water containers, and hygiene kits, from Utapao, Thailand, to Rangoon. The USAID commodities, valued at approximately $414,400 excluding transport, were consigned to non-governmental organization (NGO) partners. To date, the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) and DOD have completed 31 airlifts of emergency relief commodities from Utapao to Rangoon, providing assistance to more than 106,000 beneficiaries. Tue, 20 May 2008 10:03:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/east_timor/template/fs_sr/fy2008/east_timor_ce_fs01_05-16-2008.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/east_timor/template/fs_sr/fy2008/east_timor_ce_fs01_05-16-2008.pdf The GOTL estimates that as of February 2008, approximately 100,000 people remain displaced, including 30,000 IDPs located in camps within and on the outskirts of the capital city, Dili, and 70,000 others living with host families in other districts countrywide. Mon, 19 May 2008 09:47:57 -0500