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Charity, like the notions of volunteerism and philanthropy, contributes to the creation of inclusive and more resilient societies. Charity can alleviate the worst effects of humanitarian crises and helps spread the message of humanity in conflict situations. The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. The Day is observed on 5 September in honour of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, nun and missionary devoted to helping the destitute.

Although Afghanistan’s COVID-19 crisis is “vast”, what people really want are jobs and security, according to a senior UN relief official. 

Women play critical roles when humanitarian crisis occurs. advocates for the urgent need to support women in humanitarian action. Women share their perspectives by video.

Venezuela: Saving lives in unprecedented times

World Humanitarian Day is held every year on 19 August to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. This year, the already difficult work carried out by humanitarians has been made even more so by the COVID-19 global pandemic. We wish to pay tribute and offer the most heartfelt thanks to these who put everything on the line to help others, no matter how daunting the odds.

Having once fled civil war, #RealLifeHero and returnee Ritah Alfred is working for to support livelihoods for her fellow citizens. Ritah migrated to Uganda with her family when she was four. But as soon as she graduated from university, she returned to South Sudan to help build her new country. “I wanted to return because I love my country, and I am proud to be South Sudanese. I strongly believed that I have a role to play to bring peace and development,” she says. Working in logistics, a field that has been largely dominated by men, she remains on the front line, ensuring the continuity of FAO operations in South Sudan, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On World Humanitarian Day (WHD) August 19, the world commemorates humanitarian workers killed and injured during their work. We honour all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need. This year, WHD comes as the world continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic over recent months. Aid workers are overcoming unprecedented access hurdles to assist people in humanitarian crises in 54 countries, as well as in a further nine countries which have been catapulted into humanitarian need by the COVID-19 pandemic.

WFP saves a massive stock of wheat from Yemen’s frontline

In this opening episode for Season 3 of Awake at Night, host Melissa Fleming speaks with David Beasley, Executive Director of the

How drought destroys lives and what we can do about it

As COVID-19 spreads to countries with poor health systems, the 51�Թ� and its partners are racing against time to ensure that life-saving personal protective equipment and other supplies reach frontline health workers in need. The pandemic has disrupted all normal processes involved in transporting supplies. Disruptions to manufacturing in China fractured global supply chains, creating shortages as demand soared. Commercial flights were grounded, trade restrictions implemented, and market competition increased. These challenges create a whole new level of complexity.

Millions of lives must be saved in Yemen

Before And After: How COVID-19 is changing humanitarian operations

COVID-19 in Yemen: A day in the life of Muna

All countries must fight back against the coronavirus, an invisible enemy, but not all begin from the same starting line. The heads of the 51�Թ�’ major agencies have issued a warning of the risk of COVID-19 to the world’s most vulnerable countries. Humanitarian organizations from across the world, therefore, call upon you to urgently support this global emergency supply system with an initial $350 million to enable a rapid scale-up of logistics common services.