World Humanitarian Day recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of humanitarian staff and local volunteers working in life-threatening conditions to deliver essential aid to people in crisis.

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Safe, effective aid starts with protecting those on the frontlines and helps safeguard the people who rely on them for food, healthcare, shelter, safety, and hope.  

“Continuous learning and skill-building enable me to provide more effective, inclusive, and evidence-based humanitarian assistance. By strengthening my knowledge and competencies, I can better support vulnerable communities, improve the quality of humanitarian programs, and make a greater positive impact in the lives of those affected by crises.”

Hamid H. | Afghanistan

“Learning and skill-building matter to me because they equip me with the practical knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to real challenges. In humanitarian work, situations are often complex and urgent, so continuous learning helps me improve decision-making, adapt to changing needs, and deliver more impactful, sustainable support to vulnerable communities.”

Musa A. | Nigeria

“Continuous learning is very important because the more knowledge and skills you gain, the more capable you become in delivering your work effectively … In our line of work, we support vulnerable communities, and having the right knowledge, skills, and attitude enables us to provide better assistance, make informed decisions, and ensure that our interventions are meaningful and effective.”

Victoria V. | Philippines

“Learning and skill-building empower me to strengthen humanitarian work by ensuring accountability and protection for vulnerable communities, fostering collaboration and resilience in challenging environments, promoting mental health, dignity, and recovery in the workplace, and communicating ideas clearly and inspiring action.”

Chuol Y. | Ethiopia

“Continuous learning helps me improve my skills, adapt to changing humanitarian needs, and better support those who need it most.”

Fiona T. | Cameroon

$25.45B

Humanitarian funding deficit 

252M

People needing urgent assistance and protection  

 Thank you, humanitarians, for your courage,    commitment, and sacrifice to help people in crisis. 
 We are grateful for YOU! 

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Humanitarian Facts and Figures 

Source: UN.org/UN Observances

 Thank you, humanitarians, 

 for your courage, commitment,  

 and sacrifice to help people in crisis. 

  We are grateful for YOU!