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Evidence Aid Humanitarian emergencies affect tens of millions of people every year, destroying lives and livelihoods.

Evidence Aid is a not-for-profit organisation (registered in the UK as a charity no.1163111) which specialises in collating and summarising the best-available evidence about how to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies. In the aftermath of a crisis, it is vital that those involved in delivering aid have access to the best available evidence to guide their actions. The right evidence, in the right form, in the right hands can save lives. When an emergency strikes, aid agencies work hard to ensure that they deliver the best possible interventions. But it is often difficult to keep on top of the latest development in research and evaluation. Not all research is readily accessible (or even published). Research is not always carried out to a consistent standard and the recommendations for practitioners are not always clear. Working both prior to and during emergencies, Evidence Aid works to ensure that humanitarian actors have access to the very latest evidence, presented in clear, simple formats, so that they can design and deliver the interventions that will be most likely to save lives and livelihoods.

Hello everyone, The Charity, Evidence Aid, closes on Thursday 31 October. Before we go, we wanted to share some good new...
31/10/2024

Hello everyone,

The Charity, Evidence Aid, closes on Thursday 31 October. Before we go, we wanted to share some good news with you and hope this will inspire decision making in the humanitarian sector to collaborate and to continue seeking ways to improve access to evidence to ensure that the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable populations are protected

www.evidenceaid.org
When we announced the news of our closure back in July, we hoped that Evidence Aid summaries would remain accessible and free of charge beyond closure of the charity. We are delighted to be able to announce that from now, the International Rescue Committee are hosting the website, evidenceaid.org and continue to make much of Evidence Aid’s existing material available to the public. Should you have any questions relating to the website after 31 October, please contact [email protected].

Linkedin Group
Whilst the Trustees and staff will no longer represent the Evidence Aid Charity, as individuals, many of us remain committed and passionate about its original mission and vision. We have therefore created a Linkedin Group to facilitate continued communication and sharing amongst like-minded people. Please feel free to join and contribute.

‘Reflections’ Webinar
On 8 October, Evidence Aid had the pleasure of hosting a ‘Reflections’ webinar, where many of our friends and supporters, consultants, interns and volunteers came together to reflect and celebrate the history and legacy of Evidence Aid over its 20-year lifespan. Follow the link to listen to the recording and to hear the memories, views and reflections shared.

Finally, from Claire, Jane and on behalf of the Evidence Aid Trustees, thank you once again for all your support over the years.

Wishing you a fond farewell.
Your Evidence Aid Team

Evidence Aid aims to save lives and livelihoods in disasters by providing decision-makers with the best available evidence and by championing its use.

❤️  It is with great sadness that this is Evidence Aid’s last post! However, we have created a group on LinkedIn which w...
31/10/2024

❤️ It is with great sadness that this is Evidence Aid’s last post! However, we have created a group on LinkedIn which we invite you all to join in order to keep our great community connected.

Thank you for all your support!

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🇸🇩Centre for Disaster Philanthropy: Monsoon rains and flooding in Sudan 🌧️More than 241,000 have been displaced due to e...
27/10/2024

🇸🇩Centre for Disaster Philanthropy: Monsoon rains and flooding in Sudan

🌧️More than 241,000 have been displaced due to extremely heavy rains and flooding during August and September in Sudan.

🌉15 crucial supply routes have been made impassable, bridges and other essential pieces of infrastructure have been washed away.

⛑️Critical humanitarian aid has been blocked in and out of West Darfur leaving people alone and in danger.

Continue reading: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/blog/what-were-watching-weekly-disaster-update-october-14/

Check out Evidence Aid’s summaries on floods: https://evidenceaid.org/resource/?s=Floods&language=en

26/10/2024

☀️UN report: Climate crunch time is here

🌎According to the 2024 UN Emissions Gap Report countries must act immediately to reduce greenhouse has emissions, which are at an all time high.

🍃Urgent action is required and G20 countries are called to take responsibility. New technology including solar photovoltaic and boosting wind energy usage will lead to emissions reduction.

📝The report demands unprecedented international cooperation and comprehensive approaches from governments

Read more: [https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/10/1156071?utm_source=UN+News+-+Newsletter&utm_campaign=285269248e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_26_12_00&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fdbf1af606-285269248e-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]](https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/10/1156071?utm_source=UN+News+-+Newsletter&utm_campaign=285269248e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_26_12_00&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fdbf1af606-285269248e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D)

Check out Evidence Aid’s climate related summaries: https://evidenceaid.org/evidence/humanitarian-impact-of-climate-change/?p=107833&language=en

🇳🇬 ACAPS report: Bandits disrupting healthcare and education services in Nigeria. 🚑Recent update from Acaps highlights t...
24/10/2024

🇳🇬 ACAPS report: Bandits disrupting healthcare and education services in Nigeria.

🚑Recent update from Acaps highlights the banditry activity in North West Nigeria where medical supplies are being looted, healthcare workers face abductions and facilities are being destroyed or seized.

📚Over 168 school have been taken over in Zamfara by bandits. This means people have had to travel long distances for medical care or education and nearly 700,000 people have been displaced.

🪴Emergency food insecurity levels are being experienced by 460,000 Nigerians as agricultural activities have been disrupted by attacks.

Read more: https://www.acaps.org/en/countries/nigeria #

Check out relevant Evidence Aid summary: https://evidenceaid.org/resource/health-system-governance-in-settings-with-conflict-affected-populations/

Insurgent attacks by Boko Haram and the Islamic State – West Africa Province in northeastern Nigeria, ‘banditry’ violence in the northwest, farmer/pastoralist conflict in the Middle Belt, and a growing Cameroonian refugee population in the south have contributed to a complex humanitarian crisi...

23/10/2024

🌐United Nations: Women killed in war article

♀️New report from the UN shows the number of women killed in armed conflict has doubled in 2023 compared to 2022 and conflict-related sexual violence has risen by 50%.

🚨Women in war zones are increasingly in danger and suffering as international laws to protect women and girls are being ignored. Sexual violence is commonly used as war tactics, targeting women and taking no accountability for their atrocities.

Continue reading: https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/10/1156016

Check out Evidence Aid’s summary on the consequences of conflict-related sexual violence: https://evidenceaid.org/resource/consequences-of-conflict-related-sexual-violence-on-survivors/

📣The New Humanitarian: Lebanon’s overwhelmed healthcare system🇱🇧Update by The New Humanitarian provides insight on the ‘...
21/10/2024

📣The New Humanitarian: Lebanon’s overwhelmed healthcare system

🇱🇧Update by The New Humanitarian provides insight on the ‘unfolding humanitarian catastrophe’ as bombardment and invasion by Israel kill and injure civilians and aid workers, causing the displacement of 1.2 million people.

🏥Lebanon’s fragile healthcare system is currently dealing with a huge influx of patients and healthcare workers are struggling. WHO has verified 23 attacks on healthcare in Lebanon since 17 September endangering patients and workers. Hospitals are being evacuated or shut down.

Read more: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news/2024/10/18/Israel-kills-Hamas-leader-DRC-war-crimes-debt-warnings-Cheat-Sheet?utm_source=The+New+Humanitarian&utm_campaign=0dc7609976-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_Cheat_Sheet_21_10_only&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d842d98289-0dc7609976-76067952

Check out Evidence Aid’s collection on resilient health systems: https://evidenceaid.org/evidence/resilient-health-systems/?p=108352&language=en

A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues.

🇧🇷 Wildfires in Brazil: Centre for Disaster Philanthropy critical disaster watch.🌳CDP have been posting updates on the o...
19/10/2024

🇧🇷 Wildfires in Brazil: Centre for Disaster Philanthropy critical disaster watch.

🌳CDP have been posting updates on the ongoing fires in the Amazon and the Brazilian Pantanal. Over 346,000 fires have been registered this year in South America, of which 76% are in Brazil. More than 7,000 square miles have been destroyed this year alone.

☀️This is due to unusually hot and dry weather, shifting rainfall patterns, weak regulatory oversight and deforestation. The Amazon is now the larger emitter of CO2 rather than being a crucial carbon sink. Indigenous communities have been the worst affected as more than 13,000 protected Indigenous territories have been destroyed

🔗Continue reading: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disasters/2024-brazil-wildfires/

🔗Check out Evidence Aid’s summary on the impact of wildfires on emergency departments: https://evidenceaid.org/resource/impact-of-wildfires-on-emergency-departments/

Updates on 2024 Brazil wildfires, the impact on communities, critical needs and how funders can support recovery.

🇲🇱New acaps update: Devasting floods in Mali🌧️Since April Mali has been experiencing the heaviest rainfall it has seen s...
17/10/2024

🇲🇱New acaps update: Devasting floods in Mali

🌧️Since April Mali has been experiencing the heaviest rainfall it has seen since 1967 and this has had serious consequences on the population, local infrastructure and environment

📚Around 257,000 people have been affected, 148 injured and at least 76 killed. Back to school has been delayed for 3.8 million children has been postponed from October 1st to November 4th and nearly 400 schools destroyed and others used as shelters.

🔗Continue reading: https://www.acaps.org/en/countries/mali

🔗Check out Evidence Aid’s summaries on flooding: https://evidenceaid.org/resource/?s=Flooding&language=en

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