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Delivering Relief Aid at a Moment’s Notice

Airfreight Logistics

Behind the scenes of the Aid & Relief sector, work is continuously underway to make sure when a crisis occurs, supplies and teams are ready. The primary objectives of humanitarian aid are to save lives, alleviate suffering, and to provide materials and assistance to people in need. Mr. Stuart Smith. Handling it All.

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Helicopter for change

World Food Programme Logistics

In Zimbabwe, the World Food Programme (WFP) extended its humanitarian air transport service to other UN agencies and NGOs to help deliver donated items to affected communities Following Cyclone Idai, road access to several parts of Manicaland province?—?particularly particularly in the Chimanimani district?—?was was cut off.

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How climate and coronavirus forced people into debt and hunger

World Food Programme Logistics

However, with little or no food reserves left they had to sell off their livestock at a lower price to make ends meet. Most inhabitants of the region rely on subsistence farming, livestock and petty trading for their food security and livelihoods. Many families resorted to debt to survive. “We

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Yemen: How is WFP supporting the humanitarian community?

World Food Programme Logistics

3) Transporting humanitarian aid, fuel and supplies by sea. During the recent five-day ‘humanitarian pause’, WFP managed to move a sea shipment of 120,000 litres of fuel into Hodeidah. 6) Providing air services for aid workers. © WFP.

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She wanted to fly but now she drives to end hunger

World Food Programme Logistics

On her way to work, she took a small job to make ends meet. Financial challenges made it impossible for her to enroll in aviation school. Instead, the resilient 29-year-old turned to automobiles, setting her sight on becoming a driver. I wondered if there were no women available to drive as well.

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Video Telematics Achieves Benefits

Logistics Business Magazine

In April 2021, Urgent Services undertook a journey to Ukraine to deliver a shipment of humanitarian aid. Our comprehensive range of connected dashcams and multi-camera systems means we can create tailored solutions that meet the precise needs of our customers.”

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Meet Dina?—?on the front-line of responding to disasters in Indonesia

World Food Programme Logistics

Meet Dina?—?on Meet Dina?—?a Story written by Nabila Ernada Read more about WFP’s work in Indonesia Meet Dina?—?on on the front-line of responding to disasters in Indonesia “I think everyone working in a disaster setting should be passionate about it. Dina is passionate about helping those who have been affected by disasters.

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