Devastating flood in Afghanistan

Devastating flood in Afghanistan

Nov 20, 2020 | International Crisis

A major flood swept through northeast Afghanistan in late August, killing more than 100 people and destroying more than 1,500 homes. Many people in this Central Asian country lost everything, including family members. Distressed people searched through debris and mud...
Deadly Earthquake in Turkey

Deadly Earthquake in Turkey

Nov 12, 2020 | International Crisis

A deadly earthquake hit Izmir, Turkey and parts of Greece on Friday, October 30. The tremor reached the Turkish city of Istanbul, about 200 miles northeast of Izmir. Most of the damage lies in the city of Izmir, Turkey. Seventeen buildings collapsed while countless...
Flooding in western Ukraine

Flooding in western Ukraine

Oct 19, 2020 | International Crisis

The torrential rains that swept into western Ukraine this summer created the worst flooding this area has experienced in a decade. In only two days, the region received nine inches of rain that caused flash flooding. Rivers spilled over and washed out bridges, dams,...
Yemenis overjoyed with the gift of food

Yemenis overjoyed with the gift of food

Sep 21, 2020 | International Crisis

Ahmad* and his family were overjoyed to receive a gift of food and hygiene items. These items are treasures to this family and other desperate families across Yemen. Tears flowed down our contact’s cheeks as he watched Ahmad’s family gleefully look through the items...
Fires destroy Camp Moria

Fires destroy Camp Moria

Sep 15, 2020 | International Crisis

On Wednesday and Thursday, massive fires destroyed large portions of Camp Moria, a refugee camp located on the island of Lesbos, Greece. The fires swept through this overcrowded camp, quickly reducing structures to rubble and ash. Thousands of refugees are left...