Flooding affects tens of thousands of Colombians
Flooding and landslides caused by torrential rain across Colombia in recent weeks have killed 29 people
More than $500 million misappropriated in Vietnam ? report
The embezzlement involved 409 people who have been tried, the Inspectorate says
More vulnerable world needs better future planning by humanitarians - expert
Head of London-based Humanitarian Futures Programme calls for more engagement between scientists and humanitarians
Foundation launches an independent election website in Egypt
TrustMedia announces the launch of Aswat Masriya, an Egyptian independent election website to journalists, voters and the public at large in the run-up to the 2011-2012 parliamentary and presidential elections
NGO Uses Smart Card to Help Kenyans Secure Food during Famine
SOS Children's Villages has partnered with a Kenya-based company to provide an electronic "smart" card that allows villagers affected by drought and famine to obtain food and cash (500 Kenya shillings or $5 USD) directly from local shops.
Rains strand Central American communities without aid - WFP
Flooding and landslides have affected hundreds of thousands across the region in the past week
FEATURE-Colombia Awa tribe at risk of disappearing
Armed groups have killed around 60 Awa, including children, in the last two years
Improve decision making to cope with climate impacts - experts
Finding ways to improve decision-making may be the most effective way to deal with climate uncertainties, a report says