Aid Groups Face Shutdown in Gaza as New Restrictions Take Effect
New accreditation rules introduced at the start of 2026 threaten to halt the work of dozens of humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza, raising concerns over civilian access to aid.
Flash Floods in Afghanistan Deepen a Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Sudden flash floods across Afghanistan in early January killed civilians and displaced thousands, compounding an already severe humanitarian emergency as the country enters 2026.
WorldStakes Marks Two Months of Growth and Sets a $100K Impact Goal for 2026
After two months of operation, WorldStakes reflects on its evolution from a community sweepstakes concept into a growing global media and impact platform, while setting a $100,000 mission goal for 2026.
Myanmar’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Military Pushes Forward With Election
In late December 2025, tens of thousands of civilians fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo crossed into Burundi, overwhelming aid systems and raising urgent humanitarian concerns.
Refugee Influx Into Burundi Exposes a Worsening Regional Crisis
In late December 2025, tens of thousands of civilians fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo crossed into Burundi, overwhelming aid systems and raising urgent humanitarian concerns.
Men’s Mental Health Remains a Global Blind Spot Despite Growing Awareness
Throughout December 2025, new data, policy moves, and research highlighted persistent gaps in men’s mental health support, even as global awareness continues to rise.