Tambudzai Rukatu, a lead farmer and widow, proudly displays her sorghum harvest produced from drought-tolerant seed support.

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IFRC is supporting the Somalia operation with a DREF response delivering cash assistance, mobile health services, and protection activities to vulnerable populations in Somaliland and Puntland.

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IFRC is assisting the flood response in Mozambique through shelter support, cash-based livelihood assistance, and WASH interventions providing safe water access to communities.

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IFRC is coordinating a complex emergency response in Sudan, delivering cash assistance, health and WASH services, and scaling support to affected populations across neighbouring countries despite access constraints.

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IFRC is implementing food insecurity interventions in Cameroon, including multipurpose cash assistance to households alongside integrated health, WASH, nutrition, and protection programming.

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IFRC is supporting critical recovery efforts in Cuba by installing photovoltaic systems for health facilities, facilitating procurement of medical supplies, and coordinating logistics amid severe infrastructure challenges.

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IFRC is supporting cyclone response operations in Sri Lanka, including the distribution of school kits and preparedness measures for anticipated extreme weather conditions. 

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IFRC is advancing earthquake recovery in Afghanistan through shelter material procurement and technical support while expanding assistance for population movement with new funding contributions.

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IFRC is supporting public health efforts in Bangladesh by responding to a measles outbreak while maintaining essential field hospital services for displaced communities. 

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IFRC is shifting earthquake response efforts in Myanmar toward recovery, prioritizing shelter and livelihood support despite ongoing operational challenges.

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