Deepmala Mahla
@Deepmala_Mahla
Chief #Humanitarian Officer @CARE. We respond to #humanitarian crisis to save lives & alleviate suffering. Views my own. #Refugees #hunger #FoodInsecurity
@Deepmala_Mahla, @care's Global Humanitarian Director, discussed the impacts of funding cuts on #Refugees who have fled from their homes & are now receiving only a quarter of the rations needed. As a result, families could soon turn to negative coping mechanisms to survive.
"What they’re seeing in #Gaza now is worsening by the minute.” - Chief Humanitarian Officer @Deepmala_Mahla
Hunger is reportedly surging in Gaza as the enclave of nearly two million people remains cut off from aid. Here's what to know ⬇️ cfr.org/article/gazas-…
#MyanmarEarthquake: The situation in #Myanmar is dire. @Deepmala_Mahla, @CARE’s Chief Humanitarian Officer, joined CNN to discuss the response effort following the devastating earthquake on Friday, March 28, 2025.
In #Syria, it's impossible to ignore the scale of destruction & urgent #humanitarian needs. Communities continue to show incredible #resilience amidst unimaginable challenges. Our work must center on meeting immediate needs & long-term recovery. #ActForHumanity #CrisisResponse
“As Hunger and disease do not go away the moment the guns are silenced,” said @Deepmala_Mahla. “The health infrastructure, sanitation infrastructure, the road infrastructure … for us to take aid from one place to another is complicated. It’s difficult.” ow.ly/ufrV50UMJX4
CARE Chief Humanitarian Officer @Deepmala_Mahla spoke with @cnni on #GazaCeasefire: "Right now the biggest task ahead of us is a massive scale up of humanitarian aid and commercial goods."
#Hunger & #Famine: “Although those uniform standards and technical rigor are important, it is essential that they don’t become a barrier or slow the process of delivering aid." -CARE Chief Humanitarian Officer @Deepmala_Mahla
Ethiopian and Sudanese officials told @Reuters the IPC reports were flawed. Houthi representatives said their research documented a legitimate humanitarian crisis reut.rs/3ODhXTJ 5/5
"Entering 2025, world leaders must prioritize preventing and ending conflict and ensuring the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers – everywhere. Now is the time to act—with urgency and unwavering solidarity." – @Deepmala_Mahla ow.ly/29mt50UkTv1
🚨The humanitarian situation in #Lebanon is going from bad to worse, as reported in latest @OCHALebanon updates: 🔢Figures on Needs & Response: reliefweb.int/report/lebanon… 🗺️Conflict Intensity Map: reliefweb.int/map/lebanon/le… 📄More Details in Flash Update: reliefweb.int/report/lebanon…
“The hunger we are seeing across Gaza is shocking and unconscionable, and in every respect is getting worse.” - @Deepmala_Mahla, CARE's Chief Humanitarian Officer This week the @theIPCinfo published its latest report outlining the current dire situation in Gaza and showing the…
"Only a ceasefire, along with the rapid scale up of safe and unfettered humanitarian access, could begin to change the trajectory of this unthinkable and horrific reality for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza." @Deepmala_Mahla Full statement: ow.ly/IGgn50TOFRJ
"Wenn Nahrung knapp wird, sind es #Frauen, die zuletzt essen", sagt @Deepmala_Mahla (CARE). Die #Klimakrise mit extremen Wettereignissen wie Dürre, Hitze oder Starkregen trifft sie besonders hart: on.orf.at/video/14247284… #Hunger #Klimawandel
October marks the olive harvest in #Gaza & #WestBank—a lifeline for families, deep-rooted connection to the heritage. During my recent visit to #Gaza, I saw trees ready for harvest, yet farmers face violence & restrictions. They deserve #livelihoods,#protection, chance to thrive.


We spoke to @CNN about the horrifying situation in Lebanon. "It breaks my heart to say this but once again civilians are paying the price, with women and children disproportionately affected." - @Deepmala_Mahla #CeasefireNOW
A devastating day for #Lebanon.1000s forced to flee.Lebanon has faced years of crisis-economic collapse,#Beirut explosion,and now this. @CARE is working with partners to provide food,water,blankets,protection. Hostilities must end now.Protect civilians.Ensure #HumanitarianAccess.
CARE Humanitarian Chief Officer @Deepmala_Mahla: The #Sudan war “is actually a war on women” 🚨
Sudan’s civil conflict has ground on for nearly eighteen months, stirring little outside attention. It now faces the world’s worst famine in forty years. Explore our visual explainer: cfr.org/article/crisis…
.@ReverendWarnock's powerful moral voice as we discussed how conflicts from Sudan to Haiti are really wars on the women & children who pay a devastating price. With AVP US Advocacy @anneshafferm and @CARE Chief Humanitarian Officer @Deepmala_Mahla
As the #UNGA begins,#Yemen's #humanitarian crisis must stay front & center 18M face #foodinsecurity,critical aid is severely underfunded with #cholera,#malnutrition & #displacement #MemberStates must support scaling-up humanitarian aid & #climate financing reliefweb.int/report/yemen/j…