Simone Pott News Today

For years, the Global Hunger Index has shown global advances in combating malnutrition. But the coronavirus pandemic could undo them, according to the latest report for German aid organization Welthungerhilfe.

With wheat and fuel prices skyrocketing, many countries are fearing a looming famine. As fighting rages in a region known as the world's breadbasket, can the EU step in and replace Ukraine and Russia as a grain supplier?

Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan two months ago, the situation in the country has deteriorated and a hunger crisis looms. German aid organizations that could alleviate the suffering are facing massive hurdles.

Tausende Ortskräfte in Afghanistan standen in Diensten deutscher Organisationen. Die Menschen müssen nun um ihr Leben bangen.

Volcanic eruption in Congo: Humanitarian situation is worsening Format Simone Pott Hundreds of thousands fleeing Goma are left without food, water, and shelter. Welthungerhilfe provides 150,000 euros for immediate assistance. Bonn/Berlin, 04/06/2021 Mass flight, cholera, hunger: Nearly two weeks after Mount Nyiragongo erupted, the humanitarian situation is worsening dramatically for the people who fled the city of Goma. According to UN figures, more than 200,000 IDPs are currently in surroundin...

Afghanistan: Help for people in need must remain possible Format German aid organisations continue to stand by the Afghan people The withdrawal of international troops has fundamentally changed the military situation in Afghanistan. The need of the population, however, remains great. At present, every third inhabitant of Afghanistan is dependent on humanitarian aid. Therefore, German relief organisations are staying in the country to provide aid on the ground. Johanniter, CARE, Diakonie Katastr...