Humanitarian News Archive

2026 Anticipatory Action Activations | World Food Programme

20th January 2026 The World Food Programme is committed to scaling up Anticipatory Action programmes to protect more individuals before extreme weather events occur. This page showcases the Anticipatory Action activations in 2026, detailing the number of people reached and the specific activities…

Commission announces €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026

20th January 2026 The European Commission has announced its initial €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026, at a time when 239 million people need assistance and major donors are cutting funding. Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management, Hadja Lahbib, brings this…

NRC closes its operations in Guatemala

20th January 2026 Funding cuts have forced NRC Guatemala to close its doors, leaving thousands of displaced people without support. By Mayela Molina Published 20. Jan 2026 The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) opened its offices in Guatemala in 2022. Since then, we have…