Humanitarian Organizations

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By Simon D. Kist , 21 February 2023

UN launches Flash Appeal to assist Malawi fight cholera outbreak

The United Nations and humanitarian partner organizations in Malawi have launched a Flash Appeal Monday to assist 4 million people, including 56,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, who have been hardest-hit by cholera and are at highest-risk of the disease. Local health experts say if urgent action isn't taken to scale up the response, the number of cases could double in the next few months.

By Simon D. Kist , 26 August 2025

Eight years after mass forced displacement, Rohingya continue to suffer

August 25 marked the eighth anniversary of the beginning of a campaign of mass atrocities by Myanmar's security forces in Rakhine State in 2017, which forced more than 700,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh.  Eight years later, Rohingya people — both refugees and those remaining in Myanmar — face a further deterioration of their bleak circumstances.

By Simon D. Kist , 25 April 2023

Thousands flee Sudan as prices are skyrocketing

The United Nations is deeply worried about the impact of the fighting on the humanitarian situation in Sudan. After ten days of clashes, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says there are acute shortages of food, water, medicines and fuel, and limited access to communications and electricity while the prices of essential items are skyrocketing. Meanwhile, thousands of Sudanese are fleeing the violence to South Sudan, Chad and Egypt as foreigners are evacuated to their home countries.

By Simon D. Kist , 22 December 2025

Ukraine: Hostilities continue to cause civilian casualties and damage key infrastructure

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), hostilities in Ukraine this weekend resulted in additional civilian casualties and widespread damage to critical infrastructure.  Between Friday and early Monday morning, Ukrainian authorities reported that more than a dozen civilians were killed and over 70 others were injured, including two children. Disruptions to basic services were reported in over 270 towns and villages.

By Simon D. Kist , 26 October 2022

774 million children face double threat of high climate risk and poverty

An estimated 774 million children across the world – or one third of the world’s child population - are living with the dual impacts of poverty and high climate risk, according to a new report by the humanitarian organization Save the Children International. The countries with the highest proportion of children affected by this double burden are South Sudan (87%), Central African Republic (85%) and Mozambique (80%), the analysis released today says.

By Simon D. Kist , 15 January 2025

Gaza war: Ceasefire deal reached

Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas have reached a ceasefire that will end Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and lead to the release of some hostages held by the militant group for more than a year, mediators and officials said on Wednesday. The ceasefire will reportedly take effect on this Sunday, January 19, and will last at least 42 days. US officials say the deal will stop the fighting in Gaza and allow much-needed humanitarian aid to reach Palestinian civilians.
By Simon D. Kist , 10 May 2023

Crises persist three months after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Three months after the horrific earthquakes of February 6 in Turkey and Northwest Syria, resulting in over 60,000 deaths, thousands of injuries, and massive damage to infrastructure, the humanitarian needs across the earthquake affected region remain acute, warns the nongovernmental organization (NGO) CARE International. In a statement Tuesday, CARE said it remains committed to continue responding to increasing humanitarian needs in a fragile context.

By Simon D. Kist , 21 April 2023

Sudan: UN chief calls for three-day cease-fire

United Nations Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres called for an immediate halt to fighting in Sudan on Thursday and appealed for a three-day cease-fire to mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to enable trapped civilians to seek safety and supplies. Clashes have entered their seventh day in Sudan on Friday. More than 413 people have been killed due to fighting in the capital Khartoum and several other states, including Darfur. Another 3,551 people have been injured.

By Simon D. Kist , 19 January 2026

IRC: People of Yemen are starving in silence

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that Yemenis are silently suffering from hunger and malnourishment amid a severe lack of funding and ongoing insecurity that are exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Yemen is one of the most food-insecure countries in the world and now has the highest number of people facing emergency levels of hunger.

Oxfam Great Britain

Oxfam is a well-known international aid organization that focuses on alleviating poverty and advocating for social justice. The name “Oxfam” derives from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain in 1942. The non-governmental organization (NGO) aims to alleviate poverty, inequality, and injustice globally. Oxfam provides humanitarian assistance, works on development projects, and advocates for policy changes.

CARE Australia

CARE is an international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty and providing assistance in emergencies. The non-governmental organization (NGO) focuses on empowering women and girls. CARE nowadays stands for "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere". The NGO, is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations focused on fighting global poverty and social injustice. CARE Australia is a member of the global CARE Confederation. In 2020/21, the Australian branch assisted 2.3 million people across 24 countries.

WASH

WASH stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene. The acronym WASH is widely used in the context of humanitarian aid and development work by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and United Nations agencies. Access to safe water and sanitation is a human right.

UNICEF USA

Founded in 1947, UNICEF USA (United States Fund for UNICEF) is one of 34 National Committees located in countries around the world, that raises funds for the United Nations Children's Fund’s emergency and development work and advocates for children’s rights worldwide.  The National Committees are a part of UNICEF’s global organization, each established as an independent local non-governmental organization (NGO).  UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.

Glossary

The DONARE Glossary provides definitions of basic terms relevant to humanitarian assistance and the work of aid organizations worldwide, as well as explanations of important common acronyms such as CERF, ECHO, ERC, GBV, HC, HCT, HDI, HRP, IASC, IDP, IHL, IPC, OCHA, RRP, SGBV, UNHAS, or WASH. The Glossary also contains key terms related to International Humanitarian Law.

Plan International UK

Plan International focuses on children's rights and equality for girls. The independent development and humanitarian organization advances children’s rights and opportunities, as well as equality for girls. Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's aid organizations in the world. The charity responds to emergencies and disasters that threaten the lives of children. Plan International UK is the British arm of this organization, focusing on international development and humanitarian projects.

https://plan-uk.org/

British Red Cross

The British Red Cross is a leading humanitarian organization that provides assistance during emergencies, disasters, and health crises, both in the UK and internationally.  The aid agency also focuses on community development and health promotion.  The British Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a global network of independent organizations dedicated to humanitarian principles.

https://www.redcross.org.uk/

UNICEF Canada

UNICEF Canada was founded in 1955, and is one of 34 National Committees located in countries around the world. The National Committees are a part of UNICEF’s global organization, each established as an independent local non-governmental organization (NGO). The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is the agency of the UN responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.  The UN agency is today one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. 

https://www.unicef.ca/en

Christian Aid

Christian Aid is a humanitarian aid and development organization of more than 40 Christian churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Founded in 1947, the faith-based Christian charity works to promote sustainable development, eradicate poverty, support civil society and provide disaster relief in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and South America. Christian Aid works with local partners and communities to fight injustice, respond to humanitarian emergencies, and advocate for social change. 

https://www.christianaid.org.uk/

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is the UN agency responsible for providing humanitarian and development assistance to children worldwide. UNICEF was founded in 1946 as the "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund" and is now known as the "United Nations Children's Fund". The UN organization is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. The children's relief organization is active in over 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of children. The organization is based in New York City, United States.

CARE International UK

CARE is an international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty and providing assistance in emergencies. The non-governmental organization focuses on empowering women and girls. CARE nowadays stands for "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere". The non-governmental organization, is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations focused on fighting global poverty and social injustice.

https://www.careinternational.org.uk/