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Record Population Displacement Shows Needs are Rising

Posted by  on Monday, May 16th 2016     
One in three Syrian children, born after the conflict began, have never known a life without war, insecurity or displacement. A new report reveals Syria has the second-largest number of internally displaced people in the world, due to conflict and violence. / Louai Beshara, AFP

Conflict and violence last year caused more than 40 million people to be internally displaced around the world. This record number underscores the importance of addressing growing global needs during the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey later this month.

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Back in the Classroom: Displaced Students in Nigeria Find Education & Hope

Posted by  on Tuesday, November 10th 2015     
Youth displaced by Boko Haram take part in a non-formal learning class in Gombe, Nigeria on Sept. 26 as part of USAID’s Education Crisis Response program. / David Snyder for USAID

The lives of more than 1 million Nigerian children and youth have been derailed by violence. USAID is working to give these internally displaced children a chance to continue their education with community based non-formal learning centers.

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Improving Hygiene for Displaced Syrians

Posted by  on Thursday, February 21st 2013     

Basic personal hygiene is critical to help prevent the spread of illness and disease among displaced
Syrians. Read more >>

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