The most vulnerable people include small children, expectant mothers, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and people suffering from various illnesses. Individuals and families who have endured difficult ordeals often need crisis support, especially when they have been forced into exile as refugees.
We involve the recipients of assistance and surrounding communities in the affected areas in planning, implementation and evaluation, and prioritize local resources to support our operations.
Disaster relief alleviates urgent emergencies but we also advocate for long-term funding for the prevention of natural disasters and human conflicts and for risk mitigation. We have many years of experience in working with disaster risk reduction across the world. When possible, our humanitarian work transitions from disaster relief to supporting reconstruction and the long-term development of communities.
