The Friday Humanitarian Scan #36

Sports league aims to bring hope to some of the thousands who have lost limbs during Israel's devastating campaign

For over 40 years, Israeli authorities have sought to forcibly displace Palestinian residents from Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the southern occupied West Bank.

Oil prices rise after exchange of fire between warring countries ends weeks of relative quiet

Lack of funding has forced the World Food Programme (WFP) to slash aid to families in the West Bank by half even though needs have more than doubled over the past two years.

FT investigation uncovers programme behind one of the most significant known transfers of military technology from Moscow to Tehran

Andy Burnham's government is expected to announce sanctions in response to Benjamin Netanyahu's expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank

Fighting between the United States and Iran has sharply escalated after a month-long lull, with the two sides exchanging strikes as fears grow over further civilian casualties.

Escalation pushes oil prices higher and sends Treasury yields to day's highs as investors fret over new bout of inflation

Peacekeepers in Lebanon have reported a marked deterioration in the security situation along the Blue Line of separation, with Israeli forces intensifying their military footprint in violation of a landmark Security Council resolution, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Thursday.

Médecins Sans Frontières | Lebanon – – **English (Global)** ## **MSF Lebanon: "People are still dying. People are still getting injured."** 04/09/2026 04 September 2026 – Despite the reduction in the intensity of hostilities and repeated announcements of ceasefires and de-escalation efforts, the situation in southern Lebanon remains fragile. Israeli military operations and insecurity continue to affect communities, with people still being killed and injured and many families unable to return to

As Trump hardens his stance over negotiations, Tehran remains determined to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed

The confirmed death toll from Nepal's catastrophic floods has surged to 903, with more than 4,200 still missing as rescue crews and humanitarian workers battle blocked highways to reach the hardest-hit areas, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Monday.

As rescue efforts continue in Nepal, humanitarians are focused on how the recent deadly flash floods have impacted women and girls, as well as access to healthcare.

More than a week after flash floods struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river basin in Nepal, at least 22,000 children urgently need safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene support, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday. 

Project HOPE | Nepal – **Project HOPE has established three mobile medical units in Nepal, in coordination with Volunteer Corps Nepal. Located in hard-to-reach communities along the Trishuli River, health providers with VCN began providing care this week, improving access to essential, lifesaving care for flood survivors and those impacted by last week's massive glacier avalanche, flash floods, and landslides.** **Situational Context** **The scale of devastation in Nepal and the enormity of the

Plan International | Nepal – A major flash flood entered Nepal through the Bhote Koshi River at approximately 9:00 AM on 26 August 2026, causing significant loss and damage across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts. Timure, Rasuwagadhi and Syabrubesi are among the worst affected areas, with impacts reported on communities, markets, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure. The cause of the flood remains under investigation, with authorities assessing the possibility of a glacial lake outb

European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations | Nepal – As families across Nepal face the human toll of one of the country's deadliest floods in decades, the EU is adding to the relief effort led by Nepalese authorities and humanitarian partners. A first EU humanitarian air bridge flight is delivering 82 tonnes of essential supplies, while the European Commission is providing a further €500,000 for response and coordinating further help o

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Nepal – KATHMANDU, 4 September 2026 – The United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched a [US$49.6 million flash appeal](https://reliefweb.int/node/4228417) to deliver life-saving relief to over 84,000 people affected by catastrophic flash floods and landslides across northern Nepal. Operating under the overall leadership of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the four-month response plan addre

European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations | Nepal – **KATHMANDU, 4 September 2026** – A flight carrying 84 metric tonnes of critical humanitarian supplies landed in Kathmandu, Nepal this morning, with the support of the European Union Humanitarian Aid. UNICEF is dispatching the supplies to bring urgently needed assistance for children and families affected by the devastating flash floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river basin. As huma

International Rescue Committee | Ukraine – The assessment focuses on the forms of TFGBV that affect adolescent girls, the associated risk factors and consequences, available support, and barriers to accessing care. It is based on 24 key informant interviews and 12 focus group discussions involving 100 adolescent girls from urban, rural / remote communities in Dniprovskyi, Kamianskyi, Kryvorizkyi and Samarivskyi raions. **Findings Overview** – Limited access to safe and structured offline spaces

MSF teams are providing people with care in Valle del Cauca, Chocó, and Risaralda, departments of Colombia where the earthquake response has been more limited.

A year after a devastating earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, many families are still rebuilding their homes and livelihoods while coping with loss and uncertainty.

Two truckloads of food aid destined for hungry families in South Kordofan state, Sudan, were destroyed in an aerial attack over the weekend, the World Food Progamme (WFP) said on Wednesday.

Home loan market braced for fixed-rate rises after bond market sell-off

Notes on aid: WFP staff question Palantir renewal, the fundraising strategy behind ration cuts, and the pope's moral challenge on data extraction.

Cluster munitions cause harm both at the moment of attack and long after fighting has ended. By scattering submunitions across wide areas, often with high failure rates, they expose civilians to immediate danger while leaving behind unexploded ordnance that can kill and injure for decades. For survivors, the consequences can last a lifetime, extending beyond… The post The humanitarian case for universalizing the Convention on Cluster Munitions appeared first on Humanitarian Law & Policy Bl

UNAIDS | World – INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Currently, the world is not on track to end AIDS as a public health threat. The well-coordinated and wellfunded global pushback against women's rights, the human rights of gender-diverse people, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) threatens everyone's health and freedom. The hard-won gains in the HIV response stand to be lost unless there is a united effort to prioritize gender equality and the empowerment of women, girls and gender-d

Christian Blind Mission | World – Water and sanitation-related diseases are a major cause of illness and death during emergencies. Even in non-emergency settings, diarrhoea remains the second leading cause of death among children under five, following acute respiratory infections. To improve health outcomes, humanitarian interventions must go beyond providing infrastructure such as water pumps and toilets and ensure these facilities are used effectively and safely. Inclusive WASH makes sure that

In Abaiang, Kiribati, MSF works with communities to protect water sources and strengthen climate-resilient health systems.

Cloud has become a practical entry point through which governments acquire modern digital capability. AI services, data‑analytics platforms, e‑government systems, and disaster‑recovery arrangements …

This paper develops an empirical model to predict episodes of debt servicing difficulties ("debt distress") in low-income countries, with three main contributions to the existing literature. First, it …

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Fabeha Monir is an independent photojournalist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Two of her artworks are featured in the D+C September issue.

For the latest episode of our podcast series, Devex Business Editor David Ainsworth sits down with reporters Sara Jerving and Elissa Miolene to discuss the top global development stories of the week.

With humanitarian needs still reliant on grants, investors are focusing on catalytic capital, domestic financing, and better impact measurement to mobilize more money for development.

Veprek became the head of the State Department's foreign assistance, humanitarian affairs and religious freedom bureau on Aug. 28, following the departure of Jeremy Lewin earlier this month.

Asia Displacement Solutions Platform | Afghanistan – **Why this Brief?** The Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP) is a joint initiative of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which works to contribute to the development of comprehensive solutions for displaced populations in Asia. Established in 2018, ADSP works to build an evidence base, facilitate joint advocacy and a common understanding of durable solutio

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan | South Sudan – The PSEA Deep dive review 2024 and Countrywide SEA risk Assessment (2024) for South Sudan recommended the need to mainstream PSEA in programmes and projects across the humanitarian, development and peace keeping settings/ contexts. In accordance with the IASC's minimum operating standards on PSEA (PSEA-MOSS), CHS Alliance's PSEAH initiatives to create a safer aid system for all, and the four key elements of the centrality of

Immigration hardliner Andrew Veprek takes over leadership of the foreign assistance bureau at the U.S. State Department. Plus, closing out Food for Peace programs, and DFC's accountability problem.