Deepmala
@deepmala-mahla.bsky.social
Chief #Humanitarian Officer at CARE, global organization responding to #humanitarian crisis to save lives & alleviate suffering.
#Refugees #hunger #FoodInsecurity. Views my own. https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepmalamahla/
#Refugees #hunger #FoodInsecurity. Views my own. https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepmalamahla/
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#WorldHumanitarianDay: In this podcast episode, @andrea1998.bsky.social talks with @deepmala-mahla.bsky.social, Chief Humanitarian Officer @careorg.bsky.social, about frontline work in Gaza & Sudan, the protection of aid workers, and how to stay human in inhumane crises. 🎧➡️ care.at/home/podcast...
August 14, 2025 at 7:03 AM
#WorldHumanitarianDay: In this podcast episode, @andrea1998.bsky.social talks with @deepmala-mahla.bsky.social, Chief Humanitarian Officer @careorg.bsky.social, about frontline work in Gaza & Sudan, the protection of aid workers, and how to stay human in inhumane crises. 🎧➡️ care.at/home/podcast...
Today marks 8 years of the #Rohingya crisis. I was in Cox’s Bazar, #Bangladesh recently— the world’s largest #refugee camp — where aid is declining and hope narrowing. My reflections ⬇️
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#humanitariancrisis #AidMatters #AidWorks #WithRefugees #RohingyaCrisis #RefugeeCrisis
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#humanitariancrisis #AidMatters #AidWorks #WithRefugees #RohingyaCrisis #RefugeeCrisis
Rohingya in Cox's Bazar: Resilience amidst funding cuts - CARE
Learn how nearly one million Rohingya show resilience amid hardship and critical funding cuts in the world's largest refugee camp in Cox's Bazar.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today marks 8 years of the #Rohingya crisis. I was in Cox’s Bazar, #Bangladesh recently— the world’s largest #refugee camp — where aid is declining and hope narrowing. My reflections ⬇️
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#humanitariancrisis #AidMatters #AidWorks #WithRefugees #RohingyaCrisis #RefugeeCrisis
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#humanitariancrisis #AidMatters #AidWorks #WithRefugees #RohingyaCrisis #RefugeeCrisis
This @newsweek.com piece comes from moments I carry — not headlines, but realities I’ve stood inside. Not distant stories, but shared pain.
I’ve seen in #Sudan, #Gaza, #Syria, #DRC. The reasons differ, but results don’t: Some go days without food. Some are starving.
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I’ve seen in #Sudan, #Gaza, #Syria, #DRC. The reasons differ, but results don’t: Some go days without food. Some are starving.
www.newsweek.com/hunger-warwh...
Hunger and War—Why the World Can't Look Away | Opinion
The tools to prevent and end conflict exist. The mechanisms to protect civilians from starvation are in place.
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June 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This @newsweek.com piece comes from moments I carry — not headlines, but realities I’ve stood inside. Not distant stories, but shared pain.
I’ve seen in #Sudan, #Gaza, #Syria, #DRC. The reasons differ, but results don’t: Some go days without food. Some are starving.
www.newsweek.com/hunger-warwh...
I’ve seen in #Sudan, #Gaza, #Syria, #DRC. The reasons differ, but results don’t: Some go days without food. Some are starving.
www.newsweek.com/hunger-warwh...
Many of us are carrying a quiet, steady weight.
Not just from headlines— but from what we absorb & are expected to manage as #humanitarians.
Colleagues lost. Access denied. Principles eroded.
Humanitarian leadership now isn’t about certainty — it’s about persistence
What’s helping you stay centered?
Not just from headlines— but from what we absorb & are expected to manage as #humanitarians.
Colleagues lost. Access denied. Principles eroded.
Humanitarian leadership now isn’t about certainty — it’s about persistence
What’s helping you stay centered?
May 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Many of us are carrying a quiet, steady weight.
Not just from headlines— but from what we absorb & are expected to manage as #humanitarians.
Colleagues lost. Access denied. Principles eroded.
Humanitarian leadership now isn’t about certainty — it’s about persistence
What’s helping you stay centered?
Not just from headlines— but from what we absorb & are expected to manage as #humanitarians.
Colleagues lost. Access denied. Principles eroded.
Humanitarian leadership now isn’t about certainty — it’s about persistence
What’s helping you stay centered?
A mother shouldn’t have to choose which child gets to eat today — #DRC (Democratic Republic of #Congo), that’s a heartbreaking reality. Entire communities are teetering on the brink of survival as #foodinsecurity deepens. It’s time to step up, amplify their voices, and rally for #urgentaction.
May 28, 2025 at 4:59 AM
A mother shouldn’t have to choose which child gets to eat today — #DRC (Democratic Republic of #Congo), that’s a heartbreaking reality. Entire communities are teetering on the brink of survival as #foodinsecurity deepens. It’s time to step up, amplify their voices, and rally for #urgentaction.
Two powerful #earthquakes struck near #Mandalay, #Myanmar,leaving devastation & loss. People are searching for loved ones,buildings have collapsed
Millions already in crisis face even greater need.These photos by our teams show just a glimpse.CARE teams are responding to critical #humanitarian needs
Millions already in crisis face even greater need.These photos by our teams show just a glimpse.CARE teams are responding to critical #humanitarian needs
March 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Two powerful #earthquakes struck near #Mandalay, #Myanmar,leaving devastation & loss. People are searching for loved ones,buildings have collapsed
Millions already in crisis face even greater need.These photos by our teams show just a glimpse.CARE teams are responding to critical #humanitarian needs
Millions already in crisis face even greater need.These photos by our teams show just a glimpse.CARE teams are responding to critical #humanitarian needs
My recent time in #Syria was incredibly moving. I invite you to read my thoughts on the remarkable spirit of #Syrian people & the enduring beauty of their country. Despite years of hardship,they remain courageous & hopeful, as they rebuild their home—one brick at a time.
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Rebuilding from the rubble: Syria through the eyes of a humanitarian - CARE
Discover stories of enduring spirit and hope across Syria where communities are rebuilding, after years of unimaginable loss.
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February 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
My recent time in #Syria was incredibly moving. I invite you to read my thoughts on the remarkable spirit of #Syrian people & the enduring beauty of their country. Despite years of hardship,they remain courageous & hopeful, as they rebuild their home—one brick at a time.
www.care.org/news-and-sto...
www.care.org/news-and-sto...
In #Syria, it's impossible to ignore the scale of destruction & urgent #humanitarian needs. Communities continue to show incredible #resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges. Our work must center on meeting their immediate needs & long-term recovery. #CrisisResponse #ActForHumanity
February 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In #Syria, it's impossible to ignore the scale of destruction & urgent #humanitarian needs. Communities continue to show incredible #resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges. Our work must center on meeting their immediate needs & long-term recovery. #CrisisResponse #ActForHumanity
I spoke to @kimbrunhuber.bsky.social @cnn.com on the #ceasefire in #Gaza, the challenges to the scale-up on #humanitarian response, the destroyed infrastructure, and what is need right now. #CeasefireNow #ActForHumanity #Palestine #NotATarget #GazaCeasefire #IHL
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Gaza ceasefire 'the biggest task ahead of us is a massive scale up of humanitarian aid' -CARE on CNN
YouTube video by CARE
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January 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I spoke to @kimbrunhuber.bsky.social @cnn.com on the #ceasefire in #Gaza, the challenges to the scale-up on #humanitarian response, the destroyed infrastructure, and what is need right now. #CeasefireNow #ActForHumanity #Palestine #NotATarget #GazaCeasefire #IHL
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In a world where 125,000 articles celebrate a band reunion, how do 10 countries battling #hunger, violence, #climatecrisis go unnoticed?
2024 CARE Crisis Report highlights 10 underreported humanitarian crises affecting 34.8M people.
Every headline matters—because every life matters. t.co/TVXlvMAdiC
2024 CARE Crisis Report highlights 10 underreported humanitarian crises affecting 34.8M people.
Every headline matters—because every life matters. t.co/TVXlvMAdiC
January 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
In a world where 125,000 articles celebrate a band reunion, how do 10 countries battling #hunger, violence, #climatecrisis go unnoticed?
2024 CARE Crisis Report highlights 10 underreported humanitarian crises affecting 34.8M people.
Every headline matters—because every life matters. t.co/TVXlvMAdiC
2024 CARE Crisis Report highlights 10 underreported humanitarian crises affecting 34.8M people.
Every headline matters—because every life matters. t.co/TVXlvMAdiC
2024 tested humanity with wars, climate shocks & inequalities. CARE & partners documented over 5,000 stories of resilience.Our Photo Library Coordinator, Chandra Prasad, distilled these into 10 images, guided by universal emotions of sorrow, hope & strength
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The most impactful photos in 2024
In 2024, global humanitarian crises tested communities, yet their courage inspired hope. Chandra Prasad, our Global Photo Library Coordinator, selected 10 powerful images from over 5,000 submissions, ...
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December 23, 2024 at 12:03 PM
2024 tested humanity with wars, climate shocks & inequalities. CARE & partners documented over 5,000 stories of resilience.Our Photo Library Coordinator, Chandra Prasad, distilled these into 10 images, guided by universal emotions of sorrow, hope & strength
www.care-international.org/stories/most...
www.care-international.org/stories/most...
#Humanitarian crisis in Gaza- facts:
❗Only 65 trucks/day allowed in,far below 500 needed
❗Commercial supplies nearly halted
❗343 #humanitarian workers killed since Oct7
❗41 UN aid attempts denied/impeded
❗1.95M face acute #FoodInsecurity
Time 4 action is NOW. #Ceasefire
reliefweb.int/report/occup...
❗Only 65 trucks/day allowed in,far below 500 needed
❗Commercial supplies nearly halted
❗343 #humanitarian workers killed since Oct7
❗41 UN aid attempts denied/impeded
❗1.95M face acute #FoodInsecurity
Time 4 action is NOW. #Ceasefire
reliefweb.int/report/occup...
Gaza Humanitarian Access Snapshot #8 (13 November - 10 December 2024) - occupied Palestinian territory
Analysis in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Food and Nutrition, Logistics and Telecommunications, Epidemic and more; published on 13 Dec 2024 by ACF, ActionAid and 26ount other organiz...
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December 16, 2024 at 3:15 PM
#Humanitarian crisis in Gaza- facts:
❗Only 65 trucks/day allowed in,far below 500 needed
❗Commercial supplies nearly halted
❗343 #humanitarian workers killed since Oct7
❗41 UN aid attempts denied/impeded
❗1.95M face acute #FoodInsecurity
Time 4 action is NOW. #Ceasefire
reliefweb.int/report/occup...
❗Only 65 trucks/day allowed in,far below 500 needed
❗Commercial supplies nearly halted
❗343 #humanitarian workers killed since Oct7
❗41 UN aid attempts denied/impeded
❗1.95M face acute #FoodInsecurity
Time 4 action is NOW. #Ceasefire
reliefweb.int/report/occup...
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Read our latest statement from @deepmala-mahla.bsky.social, CARE’s Global Humanitarian Director, in response to the situation in #Syria: care.ca/2024/12/10/c...
CARE’s Statement on Situation in Syria - CARE Canada
In response to the situation in Syria, Deepmala Mahla, CARE’s Global Humanitarian Director, said: “We watch with joy the scenes of Syrian people rejoicing across the world in reaction to the news of t...
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December 12, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Read our latest statement from @deepmala-mahla.bsky.social, CARE’s Global Humanitarian Director, in response to the situation in #Syria: care.ca/2024/12/10/c...
With countless violations of #InternationalHumanitarianLaw,attacks on #aidworkers, it feels grim
Time with frontline colleagues,like Saaed Al-Madhoun in #Gaza,keeps me resolute
To humanitarians risking it all to deliver hope & dignit—U embody humanity’s best
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #CeasefireNow
Time with frontline colleagues,like Saaed Al-Madhoun in #Gaza,keeps me resolute
To humanitarians risking it all to deliver hope & dignit—U embody humanity’s best
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #CeasefireNow
December 8, 2024 at 4:55 AM
With countless violations of #InternationalHumanitarianLaw,attacks on #aidworkers, it feels grim
Time with frontline colleagues,like Saaed Al-Madhoun in #Gaza,keeps me resolute
To humanitarians risking it all to deliver hope & dignit—U embody humanity’s best
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #CeasefireNow
Time with frontline colleagues,like Saaed Al-Madhoun in #Gaza,keeps me resolute
To humanitarians risking it all to deliver hope & dignit—U embody humanity’s best
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #CeasefireNow
#NewReport: @reuters.com captures the complexity of famine response.
The message is clear: Support the systems & experts that provide data analysis,enabling timely action.
Governments,donors,decision-makers must rally behind those on the frontlines.
LIVES DEPEND ON IT
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The message is clear: Support the systems & experts that provide data analysis,enabling timely action.
Governments,donors,decision-makers must rally behind those on the frontlines.
LIVES DEPEND ON IT
www.reuters.com/investigates...
December 5, 2024 at 11:10 AM
#NewReport: @reuters.com captures the complexity of famine response.
The message is clear: Support the systems & experts that provide data analysis,enabling timely action.
Governments,donors,decision-makers must rally behind those on the frontlines.
LIVES DEPEND ON IT
www.reuters.com/investigates...
The message is clear: Support the systems & experts that provide data analysis,enabling timely action.
Governments,donors,decision-makers must rally behind those on the frontlines.
LIVES DEPEND ON IT
www.reuters.com/investigates...
6 cyclones in 5 weeks ⚠️
#ClimateCrisis hits communities more frequently & severely. #Philippines is again bearing the brunt. Repeated crises compounded vulnerabilities, leaving millions affected & #livelihoods destroyed.
This is a call to address #ClimateChange and support #AnticipatoryAction.
#ClimateCrisis hits communities more frequently & severely. #Philippines is again bearing the brunt. Repeated crises compounded vulnerabilities, leaving millions affected & #livelihoods destroyed.
This is a call to address #ClimateChange and support #AnticipatoryAction.
December 3, 2024 at 6:43 PM
6 cyclones in 5 weeks ⚠️
#ClimateCrisis hits communities more frequently & severely. #Philippines is again bearing the brunt. Repeated crises compounded vulnerabilities, leaving millions affected & #livelihoods destroyed.
This is a call to address #ClimateChange and support #AnticipatoryAction.
#ClimateCrisis hits communities more frequently & severely. #Philippines is again bearing the brunt. Repeated crises compounded vulnerabilities, leaving millions affected & #livelihoods destroyed.
This is a call to address #ClimateChange and support #AnticipatoryAction.
I spoke to Meghna Chakrabarti on #OnPoint at WBUR @npr.org on #starvation, attacks on #AidWorkers and the absolutely critical, immediate need for a #ceasefire in #Gaza.
#ceasefirenow #ActForHumanity #GazaCeasefireNow #NotATarget
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#ceasefirenow #ActForHumanity #GazaCeasefireNow #NotATarget
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Deepmala Mahla, Ph. D on LinkedIn: #onpoint #starvation #aidworkers #ceasefire #gaza #ceasefirenow…
I spoke to Meghna Chakrabarti on #OnPoint at WBUR on #starvation, attacks on #AidWorkers and the absolutely critical, immediate need for a #ceasefire in #Gaza.…
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November 27, 2024 at 7:26 AM
I spoke to Meghna Chakrabarti on #OnPoint at WBUR @npr.org on #starvation, attacks on #AidWorkers and the absolutely critical, immediate need for a #ceasefire in #Gaza.
#ceasefirenow #ActForHumanity #GazaCeasefireNow #NotATarget
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#ceasefirenow #ActForHumanity #GazaCeasefireNow #NotATarget
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I continue to learn from the strength & courage of women. Their stories of struggles & dreams teach me invaluable lessons in resilience & urgency to create systemic changes.
Ending #GBV is tough, but every step takes us closer to a safer & more just world for women & girls. #16DaysOfActivism #16days
Ending #GBV is tough, but every step takes us closer to a safer & more just world for women & girls. #16DaysOfActivism #16days
November 25, 2024 at 2:12 PM
I continue to learn from the strength & courage of women. Their stories of struggles & dreams teach me invaluable lessons in resilience & urgency to create systemic changes.
Ending #GBV is tough, but every step takes us closer to a safer & more just world for women & girls. #16DaysOfActivism #16days
Ending #GBV is tough, but every step takes us closer to a safer & more just world for women & girls. #16DaysOfActivism #16days
Congratulations on stepping into this critical role! Your focus on listening, frontline engagement, efficiency & principled #HumanitarianAction resonates deeply. I hope we can advance #GenderEquality, meaningful #partnerships & accountability to those we serve. Wishing you success in this journey!
I started the new job hearing from those on the frontline of humanitarian action in Gaza and Sudan.
Here are my four top priorities for these first weeks 👇
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Here are my four top priorities for these first weeks 👇
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November 19, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Congratulations on stepping into this critical role! Your focus on listening, frontline engagement, efficiency & principled #HumanitarianAction resonates deeply. I hope we can advance #GenderEquality, meaningful #partnerships & accountability to those we serve. Wishing you success in this journey!
#Philippines reels from #TyphoonManyi's devastation—an urgent call for action. The #ClimateCrisis is here. We must act boldly, now, to build resilience & prioritize those most at risk. Invest in #humanitarian aid, and #AnticipatoryAction. Every second matters.
reliefweb.int/report/phili...
reliefweb.int/report/phili...
Philippines: Multiple Tropical Cyclones - Flash Update No.4, As of 15 November 2024, 5pm local time - Philippines
Situation Report in English on Philippines about Agriculture, Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Tropical Cyclone and more; published on 15 Nov 2024 by OCHA
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November 18, 2024 at 2:57 AM
#Philippines reels from #TyphoonManyi's devastation—an urgent call for action. The #ClimateCrisis is here. We must act boldly, now, to build resilience & prioritize those most at risk. Invest in #humanitarian aid, and #AnticipatoryAction. Every second matters.
reliefweb.int/report/phili...
reliefweb.int/report/phili...
⚠️Only 8 out of 78 world leaders at #COP29Baku are women⚠️
Is it any wonder that only 2% of #climate funding reaches communities with a focus on #GenderEquality? Women are at the forefront of solutions yet remain sidelined. It’s time to change this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction
Is it any wonder that only 2% of #climate funding reaches communities with a focus on #GenderEquality? Women are at the forefront of solutions yet remain sidelined. It’s time to change this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction
November 16, 2024 at 5:33 AM
⚠️Only 8 out of 78 world leaders at #COP29Baku are women⚠️
Is it any wonder that only 2% of #climate funding reaches communities with a focus on #GenderEquality? Women are at the forefront of solutions yet remain sidelined. It’s time to change this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction
Is it any wonder that only 2% of #climate funding reaches communities with a focus on #GenderEquality? Women are at the forefront of solutions yet remain sidelined. It’s time to change this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction
The #Gaza Scorecard reveals, in no uncertain terms, the severe impact on civilians. Despite #US & international calls for action, #Israel has not met essential #humanitarian benchmarks.
This isn’t just about aid—it’s about the right to #dignity, survival, #protection. #ActForHumanity #CeasefireNow
This isn’t just about aid—it’s about the right to #dignity, survival, #protection. #ActForHumanity #CeasefireNow
November 14, 2024 at 5:54 PM
The #Gaza Scorecard reveals, in no uncertain terms, the severe impact on civilians. Despite #US & international calls for action, #Israel has not met essential #humanitarian benchmarks.
This isn’t just about aid—it’s about the right to #dignity, survival, #protection. #ActForHumanity #CeasefireNow
This isn’t just about aid—it’s about the right to #dignity, survival, #protection. #ActForHumanity #CeasefireNow