USA Pledges $155 Million to Syrian Humanitarian Efforts Mark Leon Goldberg January 29, 2013 The $155 million announced by President Obama represents 10% of the $1.5 billion appeal launched by the UN in December.
Syria’s Horrible Humanitarian Crisis is Only Getting Worse Mark Leon Goldberg January 24, 2013 As Syria's civil war grinds on with little prospect for reprieve, one issue that is getting lost is the sheer scale of human suffering caused by this conflict. Syria is already the worst humanitarian crisis in the world--and it is only getting worse.
Sandy’s Path of Destruction: How the United Nations Deals With Disasters Mark Leon Goldberg October 29, 2012 The wealthiest city in the most powerful country on the planet is poised to get hit by an epic storm. Things will be bad, but the city of New York and the federal government of the United States has the capacity and wherewithall to manage this crisis. But what happens when a storm or natural disaster of equally destructive magnitude hits a place that does not have that same ability to deal with a natural disaster?
Why Beyonce is Teaming up with the United Nations Mark Leon Goldberg August 17, 2012 Coordinating and delivering humanitarian relief is what the UN does best. It is also one of the most chronically under-funded aspects of the UN's work. Beyonce is leading a day of action, on social media and in the real world, to raise the profile of global humanitarians.
The 15 Humanitarian Crises of 2012 Mark Leon Goldberg December 14, 2011 The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, better known as OCHA, released its 2012 Consolidated Appeal Process today, and with it a list of the 15 humanitarian emergencies that it expects will continue through 2012.
Top 30 Donors to the Horn of Africa Food Crisis Mark Leon Goldberg July 27, 2011 $1.1 billion dollars has been committee so far for the Horn of Africa food crisis, but there is still a gap of $1 billion to fulfill basic humanitarian needs caused by the worst drought in 60 years. A list of the top donors to the food crisis in the Horn of Africa.
Japan Earthquake, Tsunami And Nuclear Crisis Facts and Figures Mark Leon Goldberg March 31, 2011 The latest update from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Facts and Figures Mark Leon Goldberg March 29, 2011 From the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs most recent situation update on the crisis in Japan.
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Facts and Figures Chris R Albon March 22, 2011 The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has published a new update on the aftermath and response to the the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
