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Colombia | Expanding Cash-Based Interventions in Conflict-Affected Areas: The Case for Feasibility Studies
Colombia | Expanding Cash-Based Interventions in Conflict-Affected Areas: The Case for Feasibility Studies

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Colombia | Expanding Cash-Based Interventions in Conflict-Affected Areas: The Case for Feasibility Studies

In regions impacted by armed conflict, cash-based interventions offer a vital means of delivering flexible and dignified assistance to populations affected by displacement, restricted mobility, and forced confinement. Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities who inhabit the areas face the brunt of these challenges. In response, the MIRE+ consortium aims to expand cash-based interventions to better deliver […]

Haiti | Urgent need for sustainable response amidst increasing violence and persistent climate shocks
Haiti | Urgent need for sustainable response amidst increasing violence and persistent climate shocks

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Haiti | Urgent need for sustainable response amidst increasing violence and persistent climate shocks

As of 2024, Haiti faces an unprecedented humanitarian challenge marked by a resurgence of violence and persistent climate shocks. Our latest brief, highlights the severity of this multidimensional crisis, with over 5.4 million Haitians—nearly half the population—in crisis-level food insecurity or worse. This complex situation is compounded by limited access to essential services, deteriorating infrastructure, […]

Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Sudan | Supporting Humanitarian Response
Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Sudan | Supporting Humanitarian Response

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Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Sudan | Supporting Humanitarian Response

Sudan faces recurring floods that severely impact local communities, especially in vulnerable regions such as North Darfur, West Darfur, Sennar, Blue Nile, and Khartoum. To support humanitarian efforts, IMPACT Initiatives, via its REACH Initiative has developed flood susceptibility maps using advanced multi-criteria analysis. These maps highlight high-risk areas, helping humanitarian actors prioritize interventions, better allocate […]

Sri Lanka | Key Insights on the impact of natural hazards on livelihoods and displacement in Karachchi, Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka | Key Insights on the impact of natural hazards on livelihoods and displacement in Karachchi, Kilinochchi

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Sri Lanka | Key Insights on the impact of natural hazards on livelihoods and displacement in Karachchi, Kilinochchi

 Karachchi  in Kilinochchi District faces severe challenges as natural hazards, including floods and human-elephant conflict, increasingly affect agriculture and fishing livelihoods. With a high dependency on these sectors, the region is struggling under the weight of mounting disruptions.  The March 2024 Livelihood Resilience Assessment, conducted by IMPACT Initiatives via its initiative AGORA, provides deep insights […]