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Calixta is a 51-year-old community leader in Tornabé, an Afro-Honduran Garífuna community in Atlántida’s Tela municipality, where even just an hour of rain can wreak havoc. For people like Calixta, Tropical Storm Sara and a subsequent cold front in November 2024, which caused severe flooding and landslides and affected nearly a third of the country, weren’t just another event; they were a reminder that storms don’t end – they return. The storms led to health concerns, particularly with a rise in dengue fever, prompting a national health emergency in May 2024. The recently launched  aims to assist 800,000 people. It requires US$138 million for the National Humanitarian Forum’s efforts in support of Government-led relief and recovery operations.

Every dollar you give is providing emergency food and cash assistance to Palestine Refugee families. Your Zakat contribution directly supports eligible Palestine Refugees across our five fields of operation; Gaza, the West Bank including East Jerusalem, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

reaches the families who need it most, providing them with immediate relief and a chance to live in dignity.

As the Jamuna River began to swell during last year’s monsoon rains in Bangladesh, millions of people braced for disaster. But Jerin, Renu, Salma, Shaheda and thousands of other people avoided the worst through anticipatory action, building on Bangladesh's long experience in disaster preparedness and climate adaptation. This approach is revolutionizing the way we respond to crises, saving more lives and protecting dignity. Here are their stories.

A fragile has provided temporary relief, but the humanitarian crisis remains severe. Women and girls are urging the international community to ensure lasting peace and continued support from agencies like UNFPA. 

Nestor Owomuhangi, UNFPA Representative in Palestine, stresses the need for . 

Nana Hadiza recalls the day armed assailants attacked her village, killing many men and forcing her to flee with her youngest child, seeking refuge at the Sossokoira displacement site in Gao. Like thousands from Talataye village, she now lives in a tent with other displaced women, far from home. Families across central Mali share similar stories, fleeing violence and finding temporary shelter in Bandiagara and Mopti regions. Many arrived with nothing and cannot return due to ongoing threats. The 2025  highlights that 4.7 million people, primarily women and children, urgently need assistance. Humanitarian partners aim to raise $771.3 million for emergency assistance this year. Flexible, long-term funding is essential to help families in Mali and the wider Sahel to rebuild their lives, provide children with education and nutrition, and offer hope to those who need it most. Every contribution makes a difference. 

On Monday, 6 February 2023, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the border of Türkiye and Syria, causing one of the worst disasters to hit the region in recent times. The earthquake killed tens of thousands of people and injured many more. Thousands of buildings collapsed, exposing countless people to harsh winter conditions. As the UN continues to work to assist millions of people every month, you can help by donating to the or by supporting the UN agencies working on the relief efforts.

The World Food Programme () is joining calls for the international community to act as a surge in fighting displaces hundreds of thousands of people in camps in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 27 January, the escalation of violence had overwhelmed Goma, the largest city in the east. “Goma falling is the worst thing that we could possibly imagine happening in North Kivu,” said WFP Country Director for DRC, Peter Musoko. “It means we have an urban city centre with a lot of very frustrated and vulnerable people all looking for assistance..” WFP is monitoring the situation to deliver aid where possible. The aim is to reach 800,000 people in North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri – 5.1 million people were already displaced across the three eastern states before the current crisis. You can support WFP’s work by donating.

In 2024, FAO, with support from partners, helped flood-affected communities in Logone Birni by building dykes, creating risk management plans, and providing monetary aid. 

The conflict in Lebanon, which began on 8 October 2023, took a devastating turn as it escalated between September and November 2024, marking the darkest and most destructive period since the 2006 war - leaving no life untouched and no home unscarred. Entire areas were emptied as relentless Israeli bombardments and sweeping displacement orders forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee overnight. More than 1.2 million people - including humanitarians - were uprooted in South Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and Beirut’s southern suburbs, leaving behind lives, homes, and communities. For humanitarians, September 2024 became a turning point, marked by pain and courage. Despite being among the affected, they aided people in need. Some were killed alongside their families. Others were forced to leave their homes, haunted by fear and grief, mourning colleagues, friends, and loved ones.

Despite ongoing threats, Kharkiv, Ukraine is gradually recovering with international aid, as a project funded by Japan and implemented by 51�Թ� Office for Project Services repairs homes, offering hope and stability to displaced residents.

2024 was catastrophic for the people we serve. Millions of lives were on the line as conflicts and unrest intensified in Haiti, Lebanon, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan and Ukraine. At the same time, millions more people endured the  effects of  – drought in Southern Africa, Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean, and  in Asia and . Last year was also the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers – 300 were killed. Despite the mounting challenges, aid workers reached nearly 116 million people with assistance this year. Here are 12 ways the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) made a difference in 2024.

In 2024, 51�Թ� Office for Project Services worked around the world with the UN family and partners to respond to critical needs and support vulnerable communities.

The is urgently seeking $250 million to support 2.8 million displaced and food-insecure people across Syria. Ongoing conflict has exacerbated the food security crisis, with affected by food insecurity. Disrupted supply routes, soaring food prices, and a weakening currency have deepened the crisis. While WFP has been providing critical food aid, additional funding is essential to continue these efforts and prevent further hardship in the region.

Across the globe, countless individuals endure the hardships of conflict, disaster, and displacement. Guided by mandates rooted in the UN Charter, the UN operates on multiple fronts—primarily through humanitarian workers—to address urgent needs. Humanitarian workers provide assistance wherever local capacity is overwhelmed. They ensure that families have their basic needs met, women and children receive support, and farmers can maintain their livelihoods. They mobilize resources swiftly, share critical information, and deliver timely, dignified assistance—the embodiment of global collaboration.

Your donation can provide urgent humanitarian aid, protect human rights, promote gender equality, and support sustainable development across the globe. By contributing, you help deliver food, shelter, healthcare, and education to vulnerable communities affected by conflict, poverty, and natural disasters. Every donation, big or small, drives meaningful change and empowers the most vulnerable. Join this global mission for peace, dignity, and equality. Learn how to support essential UN programmes by donating to the 51�Թ� and its Specialized Agencies.