Wherever natural disasters, violent conflicts, and other humanitarian crises tear societies apart and test the human spirit, aid workers are on the ground every hour of every day to save lives. Today, on World Humanitarian Day, USAID honors brave aid workers around the world as they serve people in need. —

One year ago, on August 15, 2021, the world watched in horror as the Government of Afghanistan collapsed after an extensive military advance by the Taliban. …

On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti, killing more than 2,200 people and leaving at least 600,000 in need of humanitarian assistance. …

When U.S. Army General Jonathan Wainwright discharged his troops following the end of World War II, he encouraged them to “start being a leader as soon as you put on your civilian clothes.” Seeking a sense of purpose and mission is a common desire for military veterans when they leave the service. It’s not a surprise that many have found their way to USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance. — On the surface level, it’s easy to view the military and humanitarian domains as polar opposites. The stereotypical images of camo-clad warriors and peaceful altruists paint a picture of two groups destined to clash.

As Putin’s war threatens global food security, it’s time for everyone to help the world’s most vulnerable — By Sarah Charles, Assistant to the Administrator for USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance So far, 2022 has been an unprecedented year. It follows an unprecedented year, after an unprecedented year before that. Globally, humanitarian needs continue to rise and levels of hunger have reached alarming levels, driven by conflict and…

Tim Callaghan, Director Regional de la Oficina de Asistencia Humanitaria de USAID para América Latina y el Caribe, ha liderado numerosas respuestas a huracanes para la agencia, incluyendo los huracanes Iota y Eta en el 2020 y el huracán Dorian en el 2019. …

How USAID is keeping focus on responding to rising humanitarian needs across the globe — By Sarah Charles, Assistant to the Administrator for USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance As the war in Ukraine continues to dominate the 24-hour news cycle, we cannot lose sight of other major crises around the world — from conflict in Yemen to drought in the Horn of Africa. We must…

On February 24, 2022, USAID immediately deployed an elite Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to address growing needs stemming from Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war on Ukraine. — The DART, made up of more than 30 disaster experts from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, has worked in five countries to lead the U.S. humanitarian response to the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. …

In December 2021, Super Typhoon Rai struck the Philippines, affecting nearly 12 million people. USAID and our partners responded by providing logistics, shelter and food support as well as other emergency relief supplies. Joe Curry, Regional Advisor for the Pacific with USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, takes us on his recent trip to the affected areas to get an update on how our programs are saving lives.