18/12 • 2025 IN REVIEW

This year’s coverage focused on a handful of recurring themes. These were crises that challenged human dignity, strained global responses, and called the church to faithful intercession.

Sudan's Silent Collapse

Sudan’s civil war deepened: mass displacement, hunger, and systemic breakdown continued to devastate communities in Darfur and beyond, with global attention still limited. 

Gaza  and the Breakdown of Humanitarian Norms

The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, ongoing conflict, food crisis and fragile pauses in fighting highlighted that the essential humanitarian norms: neutrality, impartiality, protection — are under extreme threat. War has ravaged the place where Jesus once walked.

Climate and Weather Emergencies

Extreme weather struck repeatedly: from floods and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and severe storms in Aotearoa New Zealand — each exposing how climate extremes worsen vulnerability. 

Youth‑Led Movements and Global Protests

A wave of youth activism emerged as a defining thread — from Gen Z protests in Mexico and beyond, where young people have taken to the streets demanding accountability and justice. 

Democracy, Rights, and Unrest

Several nations faced deep political strain: Tanzania’s unrest after contested elections, South Sudan’s ongoing instability, and constitutional changes in El Salvador all pointed to evolving tensions between governance, citizen voice, and human rights. 

Shrinking Humanitarian Support

The 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview starkly outlined a growing gap between need and resources — with local responders and faith‑based partners carrying ever heavier burdens.