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The UK public has raised over £20 million for the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal but the needs are overwhelming in Gaza and Lebanon. Despite serious challenges, we and other Disasters Emergency Committee members are responding with lifesaving aid. Our partners tell us they’re ready to do more with increased funding. Thank you to all supporting the appeal. https://lnkd.in/eJzNAi2J

Many of the staff members working for our partners in Gaza and Lebanon have experienced what it's like to be displaced. Despite facing huge challenges, they keep working to provide lifesaving aid. Please donate to the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal and help our partners provide urgent assistance to more communities. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eJzNAi2J

At #COP16Colombia, leaders of the #Yanomami People from #Brazil and our partner Hutukara are discussing practical actions to support indigenous land defenders who protect our common home.

International aid charity, CAFOD, provides relief programmes across the globe. Known for its innovative approach to fundraising, the charity is using Wonderful's open banking platform to allow donors to make direct donations to CAFOD. This can eliminate the fees associated with banking and some charity platform transactions. Read the case study here >> https://lnkd.in/eh_HNFty #OpenBanking #SmartData #OpenFinance #Innovation #DigitalInnovation #TechInnovation #Payments #Data #Charities | Therese Wynn-Davies | Kieron James

In Honduras, activists face serious threats when speaking out about the harm caused by large-scale extractive projects. Only in September, the community leader Juan Lopez was murdered after his efforts to protect the Guapinol River from further contamination caused by mining. Juan and others had fought for over a decade against a mining and energy project that received concessions inside the Carlos Escaleras National Park despite it being protected by law. Read more. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eGNvispw

Pope Francis today published an encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus called 'Dilexit Nos.' He writes about how the Sacred Heart is a profound expression of love, at a time when we need to work for peace, unity and genuine encounters. More. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eUfqzT-3

Over two million Palestinians are in need of food, water, shelter, and other basic necessities after a year of relentless Israeli bombardment. In Lebanon, one million people have fled their homes in recent weeks. We have worked with trusted local experts across the region for decades. At this critical time, your donations keep funding vital humanitarian aid. Read more about our response. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e2VGNr_q

In Gaza, our partner Caritas Jerusalem has been providing cash assistance to thousands of people in desperate need. They're also providing healthcare and basic supplies and are ready to do more with increased funding. Please support the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eJzNAi2J

The Annual Meetings of the The World Bank are taking place in Washington DC. At the organisation's office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, partners demonstrated to call for policies that defend farmers' rights on seeds and promote agroecology. We recently published a report analysing the impact of seed systems on gender equality. Read it now. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eNeJN7HT

Pope Francis has consistently called for peace and prayed for all suffering across the occupied Palestinian territory, Israel and Lebanon, Read more about the current situation, how we're responding, and why the need for peace is more urgent than ever. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e2VGNr_q