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After the recent earthquakes in Afghanistan, WFP has already reached nearly 34,000 survivors with emergency food assistance, which they began distributing within hours after the first quakes struck. The UN agency plans to deliver food and cash assistance to more than 100,000 people over the next three to seven months - and roll out longer-term resilience programmes to help them rebuild their livelihoods. WFP urgently needs US$18.8 million so that Afghanistan’s earthquake survivors can eat and rebuild from the country’s latest disaster, and US$400 million to help the most vulnerable survive harsh weather.

Storm Daniel hit Libya on 10 September 2023, causing floods that killed over 4,300 people with twice as many still unaccounted for. Over 43,000 people have been displaced and are in urgent need of food, clean water, shelter, healthcare, and financial support. The floodwaters have also exposed landmines and unexploded ordnance, posing a threat of disease. is working with local authorities in Benghazi to accelerate the rebuilding process and offer an environmentally sustainable recovery that engages Libyans and provides livelihood opportunities.

The World Food Programme has recently stockpiled 310 metric tons of food at the Gaza border, which is ready to be dispatched to the people in dire need. Despite immense challenges, has been providing food and cash assistance to over 522,000 Palestinians since the beginning of the current crisis, and it continues to reach out to more people every day. Nearly one-third of the population of Palestine -1.84 million people- are food insecure. The humanitarian organization aims to provide a vital food lifeline to 805,000 people over the next 30 days in Gaza and the West Bank, subject to the conditions, bringing food, water, and other essential supplies.

Against a backdrop of heightened political tensions, the Palestine economy continues to operate below potential, rendering the population in dire need of humanitarian assistance, according to 's latest report.

was  more than 70 years ago, and its  include education, healthcare, camp infrastructure and social safety net assistance to Palestine refugees across the Middle East.This includes around two million people in Gaza, where UNRWA schools are now housing roughly 170,000 residents who have fled their homes in the wake of the escalating crisis sparked by Hamas attacks against Israel. UN News spoke to Juliette Touma, UNRWA Director of Communications, who described her 13,000 colleagues as “unsung heroes” who "have been on the ground providing services to people in need". 

In a volatile world, with more children in need than ever and resources increasingly stretched, and its partners must have the right support. is a highly flexible form of funding that allows donors to support the UN agency, as it responds rapidly and strategically to immediate needs in humanitarian crises. Thanks to the generous support from partners, Flexible Funding has already saved lives in six countries including Afghanistan, Haiti, Türkiye, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, and South Sudan.

Decades of armed conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have forced some 5.5 million people to flee their villages, leaving them in dire need of assistance to survive. Since the humanitarian operations were scaled up in North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri Provinces last June, the distribution of cash assistance has significantly increased. In July 2023, the distributed cash to more than 800,000 vulnerable individuals in these three provinces, an eightfold increase within just one month. Learn about the stories of three beneficiaries of this programme: Yalala, Akela, and Nyangoma, and how they invested the money provided by the UN.

Hunger is on the rise, affecting more people than ever before. data shows that each 1% reduction in WFP's assistance could push an additional 400,000 people closer to famine.

Food-insecurity levels were already alarmingly high, with one third of people in Palestine – 1.8 million – experiencing food insecurity. In the immediate aftermath of the spike in conflict, the UN World Food Programme's emergency operation aims to provide a critical food lifeline to over 800,000 people.

The UN's (OCHA), mandated by the General Assembly, leads global emergency responses in coordination with UN entities. It ensures rapid and coherent disaster response and coordinates international responses to health crises, provides aid to those affected by disasters and conflicts, aids refugees, focuses on child welfare, supports women and girls, offers services and funds for large-scale feeding operations, and helps farmers re-establish production after emergencies, among other tasks.

Since the start of the year, extreme weather in Yemen has displaced over 200,000 people, many of whom had already been displaced multiple times. Heavy rain is now affecting nearly 2 million displaced people, threatening lives and livelihoods across multiple communities. The effects of climate crises exacerbate the vulnerability inherent in displacement, especially for women and girls. That was the case for Souad, 45, and her seven children, who had been sheltering in a mud hut they built themselves – before the flash floods demolished it. The UN rapid response mechanism in Yemen, led by , ensures life-saving assistance within 72 hours of the onset of an emergency.

On 8 September 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Morocco, claiming more than 2,800 lives and impacting more than 100,000 children according to initial reports. In any emergency, children are always among the most vulnerable. In close coordination with the authorities and UN partners, UNICEF is ready to support the humanitarian response as necessary to reach children and families affected with critical supplies and services. Longer-term, children and families affected will need shelter, safe drinking water, health and medical help, and food and nutrition support. Child protection services including psychosocial support will be critical in helping children and parents process their distressing experiences. Getting children back into school is also critical for their long-term recovery.  

Hello Future - Season 2, Episode 1: Nexus. The overlapping crises we face today signal that our traditional responses are not enough. We must deliver humanitarian assistance with a keen eye towards preventing the next catastrophe. This episode features Achim Steiner, Iryna Haiduchyk, and Abdallah Al Dardari.

is a video series exploring the trends shaping our world. From digitalization to inequality, to the climate emergency, to crisis response, the series examines critical issues facing humans and the place we call home, and what we must do if we’re to get out of this century alive.

Around the world, humanitarians work tirelessly to save lives and bring hope to people in need. As crises multiply, it is unacceptable that humanitarians are being forced to reduce aid to millions of people in need. Humanitarianism itself is now under attack. On this World Humanitarian Day, we salute the courage and dedication of humanitarian aid workers everywhere. 

Nepal, Niger and South Sudan are all vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Nepal’s annual monsoon is becoming more erratic; last year’s floods in South Sudan reached unprecedented levels; and Niger’s worst drought in 30 years is driving humanitarian need. The lack of rain is causing displacement, food insecurity and malnutrition among the poorest and most vulnerable communities. Advancements in technology and analytics make it easier to predict extreme weather events. With support from , anticipatory action was triggered to prevent or reduce the impact on people.