Brendan McDonald

Writer. Runner. Former UN humanitarian. Curious about people, places, and the world we share. Finding my own rhythm at Atlas Cadence. Previously @7piliers

[Brendan McDonald @TheAtlasCadence]

Preparedness for environmental emergencies matters; Joint @UNOCHA @UNEP Unit & @RamsarConv reaffirm partnership #DRR

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Deadly flash floods have torn through communities in #Nepal, killing scores and destroying homes, livelihoods and critical infrastructure.

The Government is leading the response, with @UN and partners mobilized.

More support is urgently needed.

Donate: https://t.co/IAdUHvPjWO

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

People across Venezuela are facing the aftermath of devastating earthquakes that damaged homes, disrupted essential services and left many families in urgent need of support.

Help families affected by the earthquakes. Donate today: https://t.co/rw0uOGhCR9

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Rats. Insects. Disease.
This is daily life for people in #Gaza.

@UN and partners are improving sanitation and pest control.

But lasting change requires debris-removal machinery to go into Gaza and access to waste disposal sites to be restored.

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

6 May 1934 | A Hungarian Jewish girl, Judit Berger, was born in Nagyszőlős (Veľká Sevljuš) to Moshe and Anna Berger.

In May 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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▶ A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://t.co/LQFeX1T7Bj

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Earlier today, Israeli forces evicted Palestinian families from their homes in East Jerusalem.

Their homes were taken over by the settlers.

Hundreds of Palestinian families in East Jerusalem are facing eviction.

Read more: https://t.co/bHTh5o3Wc8

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Israel has now killed more journalists than any other government since the Committee to Project Journalists began collecting records in 1992.

The Israel-Gaza war is the deadliest conflict on record for journalists, the CPJ found. https://t.co/v9Nfkwlupa

[OCHA DRC @UNOCHA_DRC]

This milk saves lives.

In #DRCongo, children with severe acute malnutrition depend on it to survive.

With support from the DRC Humanitarian Fund, it’s now reaching a hospital in South Kivu – where over 500 children have already been treated. #InvestInHumanity #87MillionLives

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Solidarity in action for #87MillionLives. 💛

This week, early funding from @UNCERF helped drive life-saving action across multiple crises.

We thank Germany for stepping forward with an additional $1.2 billion to reach people in need.

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Work is underway to save #87MillionLives.

This week brought humanitarian progress in Gaza, Syria, and Mozambique. ⬇️

Now is the time for governments to choose solidarity over inaction.

Learn more: https://t.co/grBqroD0Cc

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

87 days. 87 million lives. One global test of solidarity.

In 2026, humanitarians need $23B to reach 87 million people whose lives are on the line.

We’re counting down to early March to rally support.

Help us save #87MillionLives: https://t.co/FSKua219su

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

Eighty-one years ago today, over 7,000 prisoners of the German Nazi camp #Auschwitz, including some 700 children, were liberated by the soldiers of the Soviet Army.

1,689 days of murder, pain, suffering, and humiliation were over.
Today, we all remember. We must keep remembering.

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

8 January 1936 | Dutch Jewish girl Mirjam Kornalijnslijper was born in Amsterdam.

In November 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after selection.
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📖 Learn about the fate of Jews deported from the German-occupied Netherlands to Auschwitz: https://t.co/riU3zxImqM

[Brendan McDonald @TheAtlasCadence]

How did the vibe shift happen? "Gradually and then suddenly."

In a world of AI, splintered realities, and eroded truths, we're all asking: what’s real anymore? A powerful read from @BrigidWD on finding clarity in the chaos.

Via @abcnews

https://t.co/S7FBqa63j5

[Bill Ackman @BillAckman]

This is the verified link for the Bondi hero. I am told by @gofundme that the funds will only be released directly to the hero.

https://t.co/2sc5Z1Vut1

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

28 November 1935 | French Jewish girl, Arlette Kohn, was born in Paris.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy on 17 August 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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Video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://t.co/KArryHBbea

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

22 November 1932 | French Jewish boy, Yves Netter, was born in Anzin.

He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy on 13 April 1944. He was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://t.co/AENjcRS04c

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

Humanitarian workers save lives. Their work should never cost them their own.

More than 100 countries have joined the Australian-led Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel.

Together, we commit to practical action to protect aid workers in conflict zones.

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

20 September 1939 | Dutch Jewish boy, Joseph Jacob Pinto, was born in Amsterdam.

He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in October 1942. He was murdered after arrival selection together with his sister Sientje.
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A video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau - Bunkers I & II: https://t.co/KArryHBbea

[Sandy Hook Promise @sandyhook]

Another week of gun violence has left many of us hurting. Remember to care for yourself too- take breaks, lean on others, and find small ways to act.💚 Learn more: https://t.co/cFHLEoaIZZ

#EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids #MentalHealthMatters #SandyHookPromise

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

"It is a famine. The Gaza Famine.

It is a famine that we could have prevented, if we had been allowed. Yet food stacks up at borders because of systematic obstruction by Israel.

Everyone owns this. The #GazaFamine is the world’s famine."

- @UNReliefChief