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Emergencies

We help people in crisis.

During emergencies we help communities address the root causes of crises and help them find long-term solutions.

We work to help people to help themselves by actively involving local organisations and communities in our response.

Crisis in Burma

Crisis in Burma

In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis hit Burma killing over 100,000 people. Here we provide an update on Trócaire's response to the crisis.

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Pakistan Conflict

The conflict in Pakistan has displaced some 1.2 million people since May 2, joining the 550,000 already displaced.

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Crisis in Congo

Fierce fighting between government troops and rebel forces in the Congo (DRC) has caused a humanitarian catastrophe. Intense diplomatic efforts are under way to end the crisis, which has displaced more than 200,000 people in little more than a week.

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Gaza Crisis

Over 1400 people were killed in Gaza during Israel's bombing campaign which began on December 27, 2008. Now the huge challenge of rebuilding Gaza and delivering humanitarian relief has begun.

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Food crisis in Ethiopia, Somalia & Kenya

Horn of Africa food crisis

Millions of people in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are in the grip of a complex humanitarian crisis and don’t have enough food to survive. Find out more about the crisis and what you can do to help.

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Human rights crisis in Zimbabwe

Crisis in Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans are suffering through a devastating economic and human rights crisis as thousands struggle to survive.

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Crisis in Darfur, Sudan

Crisis in Darfur, Sudan

Conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan has left thousands homeless. Trócaire is working with Caritas International and ACT to target 500,000 Internally Displaced People (IDPs) under its Emergency Response Programme in Darfur.

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