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31.08.10

Food distribution continued despite fighting in Mogadishu

Heavy fighting in Mogadishu has left the city in danger of food shortage. Despite the fighting and local disruptions, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and its...

26.08.10

DRC concludes 30 projects in Somalia

In a war-torn Somalia and in the midst of arising conflict in Mogadishu, DRC is handing over 30 projects in Bossaso, Puntland to the local authorities and the local...

20.08.10

Danish Refugee Council initiates emergency aid for Pakistan

Water levels are rising in Pakistan and floods continue to sweep large areas of the country. The ongoing disaster creates increased needs for emergency aid to...

13.08.10

Danish Refugee Council sends aid experts to Pakistan

Danish Refugee Council will now send five emergency aid experts to Pakistan to take part in the UN efforts to coordinate relief responses.

13.08.10

Aid agencies warn: Iraq recovery at risk without more effective aid

The recovery of Iraq is at a critical juncture. While there is a dire need for securing enough of the right kind of aid, the financial support for Iraq is losing...

12.08.10

Danish assessment of need for emergency aid in refugee camps in Pakistan

The devastating floods in Pakistan have lead to international calls for emergency aid to victims. Among the groups affected by the flooding are Afghan refugees in...

09.08.10

Woman to Woman

The 12th of August Saint Tropez releases their charity WOMAN TO WOMAN scarf in shops around Europe. The scarf raises money for climate driven women in Myanmar, and...

06.08.10

DRC plays lead role in reconstruction in Kyrgyzstan

More than 350 people were killed during ethnic unrest in June in Kyrgyzstan, where additional 375,000 were forced to flee and more than 1,500 houses burnt down. The...

05.08.10

Fears of Unrest in Kenya

In Kenya, people are now waiting for the result of yesterday’s referendum to decide on a new constitution. There has been fear that the referendum could lead to...

16.06.10

Emergency response in South Central Somalia

Heavy rains that caused the Shabelle River to overflow have led to displacement of 6,000 families in South Central Somalia. As part of the emergency response the...