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UN OCHA Asia Pacific

@OCHAAsiaPac

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Asia and the Pacific provides key updates on humanitarian crises in the region

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OCHA Philippines(@OCHAPhilippines) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From our recent flagship initiative newsletter:
The local Coordination Platform has evolved into a hub for exchanging best practices and planning bi-monthly meetings to enhance collaboration and community resilience against future disasters.

Read it here:
mailchi.mp/51cc61f542aa/e…

From our recent flagship initiative newsletter: The local Coordination Platform has evolved into a hub for exchanging best practices and planning bi-monthly meetings to enhance collaboration and community resilience against future disasters. Read it here: mailchi.mp/51cc61f542aa/e…
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Reena Ghelani(@rghelani) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Because of El Niño, South-East Asia is going through an intense heatwave, forcing thousands of schools to shutdown.

We must get better prepared to face the consequences of intensifying climate shocks, including extreme heat.

Photo: Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images

Because of El Niño, South-East Asia is going through an intense heatwave, forcing thousands of schools to shutdown. We must get better prepared to face the consequences of intensifying climate shocks, including extreme heat. Photo: Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images
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UN OCHA Asia Pacific(@OCHAAsiaPac) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇵🇭Over 300k ppl in SGAs of BARMM affected by severe drought

🇮🇩Floods hit 10 provinces across affected 24k ppl

🇲🇲In 2023, there was a 270% increase from 2022 in casualties from landmines & explosive remnants of war in

↘️ reliefweb.int/report/philipp…

🇵🇭Over 300k ppl in SGAs of BARMM affected by severe drought #Philippines 🇮🇩Floods hit 10 provinces across #Indonesia affected 24k ppl 🇲🇲In 2023, there was a 270% increase from 2022 in casualties from landmines & explosive remnants of war in #Myanmar ↘️ reliefweb.int/report/philipp…
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OCHA Afghanistan(@OCHAAfg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Six months ago three devastating 6.3 hit province in eight days. Combined they destroyed & damaged 40K homes, leaving 275K ppl in urgent need of assistance. Humanitarian efforts persist but urgent action & support are still required (1/2)

Six months ago three devastating 6.3 #earthquakes hit #Herat province in eight days. Combined they destroyed & damaged 40K homes, leaving 275K ppl in urgent need of assistance. Humanitarian efforts persist but urgent action & support are still required (1/2)
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OCHA Philippines(@OCHAPhilippines) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From our recent flagship initiative newsletter:

ReBPCA aims to deeply understand and strengthen communities' resilience to disasters and climate change, refining the tool further and devising appropriate strategies.

Read it here:
mailchi.mp/51cc61f542aa/e…

From our recent flagship initiative newsletter: ReBPCA aims to deeply understand and strengthen communities' resilience to disasters and climate change, refining the tool further and devising appropriate strategies. Read it here: mailchi.mp/51cc61f542aa/e…
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CERF - The UN's emergency fund(@UNCERF) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Indonesia for your continued support for CERF - The UN's emergency fund.

Flexible and timely contributions from donors like you allow life-saving assistance to reach millions of people facing humanitarian crises around the world.

Together, we

#OCHAthanks Indonesia for your continued support for @UNCERF. Flexible and timely contributions from donors like you allow life-saving assistance to reach millions of people facing humanitarian crises around the world. Together, we #InvestInHumanity
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Pierre Peron(@pierre_peron) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Important update on the ever-deteriorating situation in .

'Conflict, involving the deployment of heavy weapons, aerial bombardment and shooting, has driven a surge in displacement, civilian casualties, protection risks, and humanitarian needs.'

reliefweb.int/report/myanmar…

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OCHA Myanmar(@ochamyanmar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 Latest Humanitarian Update is out
⚠️ 2.8M ppl displaced nationwide
🚨 Increasing risks for civilians in Rakhine
☠️ 1K+ casualties of explosive ordnance in 2023
💰 Urgent funding needed to assist 5.3M ppl and replenish supplies ahead of cyclone season
👉 reliefweb.int/report/myanmar…

📢 Latest Humanitarian Update is out ⚠️ 2.8M ppl displaced nationwide 🚨 Increasing risks for civilians in Rakhine ☠️ 1K+ casualties of explosive ordnance in 2023 💰 Urgent funding needed to assist 5.3M ppl and replenish supplies ahead of cyclone season 👉 reliefweb.int/report/myanmar…
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Hanaa Singer-Hamdy(@SingerHanaa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Commendable endeavours of GoN & humanitarian partners on the Joint Recovery Action Plan for the western Nepal EQ. Embracing the ethos of 'build back better', sincere🙏🏼 to UK in Nepal 🇬🇧🇳🇵 for $20M contribution on reconstruction & recovery of the eq affected community in the western🇳🇵

Commendable endeavours of GoN & humanitarian partners on the Joint Recovery Action Plan for the western Nepal EQ. Embracing the ethos of 'build back better', sincere🙏🏼 to @UKinNepal for $20M contribution on reconstruction & recovery of the eq affected community in the western🇳🇵
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USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance(@USAIDSavesLives) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ALERT: Multiple earthquakes, including one 7.4M and one 6.5M, struck near Hualien City, Taiwan around 8 a.m. local time on April 3. USAID disaster experts in @usaidasia and in Washington, DC are monitoring the situation and stand ready to assist if requested.

ALERT: Multiple earthquakes, including one 7.4M and one 6.5M, struck near Hualien City, Taiwan around 8 a.m. local time on April 3. @USAID disaster experts in @usaidasia and in Washington, DC are monitoring the situation and stand ready to assist if requested.
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OCHA Myanmar(@ochamyanmar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇸🇪 Sweden for donating to the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund. This will enable aid workers to deliver lifesaving assistance to people in need.

#OCHAthanks 🇸🇪 Sweden for donating to the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund. This will enable aid workers to deliver lifesaving assistance to people in need. #InvestInHumanity
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Pierre Peron(@pierre_peron) 's Twitter Profile Photo

: 2.8 million people now displaced, including 157,000 people by renewed fighting in since November

: Heavy rains & floods in northern provinces

: Surge of pertussis (whooping cough)

phenomenon persists

↘️reliefweb.int/report/myanmar…

#Myanmar: 2.8 million people now displaced, including 157,000 people by renewed fighting in #Rakhine since November #Afghanistan: Heavy rains & floods in northern provinces #Philippines: Surge of pertussis (whooping cough) #ElNino phenomenon persists ↘️reliefweb.int/report/myanmar…
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UN Mongolia(@unmongolia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Led by @unrcmongolia, the Humanitarian Country Team is working to raise US$13.7 million to aid vulnerable herders in 🇲🇳Mongolia. As of April 1st, it has secured USD 5.8 million, ensuring vital support for those in need. Our immense gratitude to our generous donors.

Led by @unrcmongolia, the Humanitarian Country Team is working to raise US$13.7 million to aid vulnerable herders in 🇲🇳Mongolia. As of April 1st, it has secured USD 5.8 million, ensuring vital support for those in need. Our immense gratitude to our generous donors. #MongoliaDzud
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UN Mongolia(@unmongolia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Since November 2023, Mongolia has been gripped by severe conditions. Over 76% of the country is covered by heavy snow. By March 2024, the death toll among livestock surged to over 5.93 million.

The HCT in Mongolia is working to alleviate the plight of herders.

Since November 2023, Mongolia has been gripped by severe #Dzud conditions. Over 76% of the country is covered by heavy snow. By March 2024, the death toll among livestock surged to over 5.93 million. The HCT in Mongolia is working to alleviate the plight of herders.
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UN Mongolia(@unmongolia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Update: The Mongolia Dzud Response Plan - March 2024 Update is available now.

The Humanitarian Country Team in 🇲🇳Mongolia coordinates support to the most vulnerable 77,000 people with vital in-kind and cash support.

To learn more: bit.ly/3U1Eq0t

#Dzud Update: The Mongolia Dzud Response Plan - March 2024 Update is available now. The Humanitarian Country Team in 🇲🇳Mongolia coordinates support to the most vulnerable 77,000 people with vital in-kind and cash support. To learn more: bit.ly/3U1Eq0t
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Isabelle Moussard Carlsen(@IMoussardC) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The has reached its 10-year milestone! AHF has touched millions of lives, delivering essential services to communities in crisis. to donors, partners & the team for their unwavering commitment!

The #AfghanistanHumanitarianFund has reached its 10-year milestone! AHF has touched millions of lives, delivering essential services to communities in crisis. #Thanks to donors, partners & the team for their unwavering commitment! #AHF10Years
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OCHA Afghanistan(@OCHAAfg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Heavy rainfall across on 29-30 Mar destroyed over 1,500 acres of farmland, 540+ homes & other critical infrastructure. Humanitarian actors are providing affected communities with food, non-food items, tents, WASH services & cash.

Flash Update #1: ⬇️

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USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance(@USAIDSavesLives) 's Twitter Profile Photo

JUST IN: USAID is responding to the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake and ongoing flooding in Papua New Guinea, providing $900K to help our humanitarian partners provide emergency shelter, protection, water, sanitation and hygiene assistance as well as logistical support.

JUST IN: @USAID is responding to the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake and ongoing flooding in Papua New Guinea, providing $900K to help our humanitarian partners provide emergency shelter, protection, water, sanitation and hygiene assistance as well as logistical support.
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UN OCHA Asia Pacific(@OCHAAsiaPac) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇮🇩Series of earthquake, including 6.5M struck

🇲🇲Civilians bear the brunt amidst intense armed conflict in

🇵🇬A 6.9M earthquake at a depth of 40km struck

🇲🇳 livestock mortality rates soared to 8.1%

↘️reliefweb.int/report/papua-n…

🇮🇩Series of earthquake, including 6.5M struck #EastJava #Indonesia 🇲🇲Civilians bear the brunt amidst intense armed conflict in #Myanmar 🇵🇬A 6.9M earthquake at a depth of 40km struck #EastSepik #PNG 🇲🇳#Mongolia livestock mortality rates soared to 8.1% ↘️reliefweb.int/report/papua-n…
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OCHA Afghanistan(@OCHAAfg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An inventory of humanitarian provisions in Afghanistan (Jan-Mar 2024) indicates potential gaps in critical , & supplies, due to funding shortages. Urgent action on procurement & delivery is needed to mitigate risks. 👇
reliefweb.int/report/afghani…

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