World Humanitarian Day

The devastating impact of ongoing attacks on aid workers and the urgent need for global leaders to condemn these atrocities and protect those risking their lives to help war torn countries.

Women are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis, and yet they’re often the first to take action when disasters strike. 

Investing in women changes everything when it comes to disaster response. Natasha Stott Despoja shares why the Arise Fund is a world first.

I became a humanitarian because I believe that where a child is born in the world shouldn’t dictate the opportunities they get in life.

Each year, a designated theme is selected to focus the public’s attention on humanitarians. In 2019, World Humanitarian Day is themed “Women Humanitarians.”