Humanitarian Resources

OCHA coordinates international humanitarian responses to emergencies and disasters. The UN humanitarian office provides data, analysis, and policy guidance to improve aid effectiveness.

UNHCR protects and supports refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons worldwide. The UN agency provides shelter, legal assistance, and advocates for displaced populations.

WFP is the world's largest humanitarian organization that delivers food assistance in emergencies and works to improve nutrition and food security globally. The UN agency operates in conflict zones and disaster-affected areas worldwide.

UNICEF promotes children’s rights and welfare through programs in health, nutrition, education, and protection. The UN agency provides emergency assistance during crises.

IFRC coordinates disaster response and humanitarian aid through its member national societies. The federation supports disaster preparedness and recovery efforts worldwide.

ICRC protects victims of armed conflict and promotes international humanitarian law. The Red Cross provides medical aid, water, and shelter in conflict zones.

ECHO manages the European Union’s humanitarian aid and disaster response. The directorate provides funding and coordinates assistance in emergencies worldwide.

Until 2025, BHA lead US government efforts to provide emergency aid and disaster risk reduction globally. The bureau supported health, food security, and shelter programs during crises.

IOM provides services related to migration management and humanitarian assistance. The organization supports internally displaced persons (IDPs) and responds to migration crises worldwide.

WHO plays a crucial role in humanitarian aid, particularly in health-related crises and disasters. The UN agency coordinates the international response to humanitarian health emergencies.

UNRWA delivers education, healthcare, and social services to Palestine refugees. The agency operates in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip.

ACAPS offers independent analysis and data on humanitarian crises. The organization supports needs assessments and response planning with evidence-based information.

DONARE provides humanitarian information focused on donations, humanitarian aid and humanitarian crises worldwide. The information platform offers the latest humanitarian news, background information on humanitarian work, aid organizations, and humanitarian emergencies.

MSF delivers emergency medical care to populations affected by conflict, epidemics, and disasters. The humanitarian organization operates independently of political, religious, or military agendas.

IRC provides emergency relief and long-term support to refugees and displaced persons. The organization focuses on health, education, and economic recovery programs.

NRC delivers protection, shelter, and legal assistance to refugees and displaced people worldwide. The Norwegian Refugee Council also supports education and livelihoods programs.

Save the Children works to improve children’s lives through education, health care, and protection programs. The organization responds to emergencies affecting children worldwide.

CARE fights global poverty and provides disaster relief. The organization focuses on empowering women and girls through education and economic development.

Concern Worldwide delivers emergency relief and development programs in impoverished communities. The organization addresses hunger, health, and education needs.

DRC provides protection and assistance to refugees and displaced persons. The organization engages in emergency response, conflict resolution, and rehabilitation programs.

Oxfam works to reduce global poverty and inequality. The organization provides humanitarian assistance and advocates for social justice and sustainable development.

World Vision supports children, families, and communities through development and emergency relief programs. The organization focuses on health, education, and child protection.

Action against Hunger addresses hunger and malnutrition worldwide. The organization provides nutrition, food security, water, and sanitation programs.

Plan International promotes children’s rights and equality for girls. The organization implements education, health, and emergency response programs globally.

Caritas Internationalis is the confederation of Catholic relief organizations. It delivers humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy worldwide.

Islamic Relief provides emergency aid and development programs. The organization focuses on health, education, and water sanitation in vulnerable communities.

Médecins du Monde delivers medical and humanitarian aid to vulnerable populations. The organization operates in conflict zones and areas with limited healthcare access.

Mercy Corps works to alleviate poverty and suffering in conflict-affected areas. The organization implements programs in economic development, health, and emergency response.

Terre de Hommes focuses on children’s rights and protection worldwide. The organization delivers emergency aid, development, and advocacy programs.

The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) promotes and protects human rights globally. It monitors violations and supports capacity-building for governments and civil society.

Amnesty International is a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) that promotes human rights worldwide. The human rights organization conducts research, advocacy, and mobilizes public pressure for justice.

Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on human rights violations globally. The rights organization advocates for policy change and accountability.

IPC provides standardized analysis of food security and nutrition conditions. The platform supports governments and agencies in decision-making and response planning.

FEWS NET monitors food insecurity and famine risks worldwide. The network provides forecasts and early warnings to inform humanitarian responses.

The International Council of Voluntary Agencies is a global network of over 160 non-governmental organizations committed to making humanitarian action more principled and effective through joint and independent influence on policy and practice. The network was founded in 1962.

ReliefWeb aggregates humanitarian news, reports, and analysis from multiple sources. Provided by OCHA, the platform supports responders and decision-makers with timely information.

UN News provides updates on humanitarian crises and UN response efforts. The news service covers global emergencies and issues related to humanitarian aid.

DONARE provides a humanitarian news service covering emergencies and issues relevant to international humanitarian action. The platform also aggregates news from other authoritative sources.

The New Humanitarian offers independent journalism on humanitarian crises worldwide. It provides in-depth reporting and analysis on conflict, disasters, and development.

ECHO Flash provides a daily snapshot of unfolding natural and human-made disasters as well as ongoing humanitarian emergencies in Europe and around the world. The Daily Flash is an information service of the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) at ECHO.

Al Jazeera covers global humanitarian crises with news reports and features. The outlet focuses on the human impact of conflicts and disasters.

AP News reports on humanitarian emergencies around the world. The news service provides updates on disasters, conflicts, and relief efforts.

Published by OCHA, the Global Humanitarian Overview is the world’s most comprehensive, authoritative and evidence-based overview of the current state and future trends in humanitarian action.

The Financial Tracking System is an information service provided by OCHA. FTS is a centralized source of continuously updated, fully downloadable data and information on humanitarian funding flows.

The Humanitarian Data Exchange is an information service provided by OCHA. HDX aims to simplify share and use of humanitarian data.

The Operational Data Portal is an information service provided by UNHCR. The ODP was created to provide an information and data sharing platform to facilitate coordination of refugee emergencies.

The Aid Worker Security Database records major incidents of violence against aid workers, with incident reports from 1997 through the present. Initiated in 2005, the AWSD is a project of the organization Humanitarian Outcomes.

The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is the leading source of data and analysis on internal displacement worldwide. Established in 1998, the information service is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.

The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project is a disaggregated data collection, analysis, and crisis mapping project. ACLED collects information on the dates, actors, locations, fatalities, and types of all reported armed violence, political violence and protest events around the world.