Every day, humanitarian crises, armed conflicts and extreme weather events put the lives and fundamental rights of millions of people at risk.
In these contexts, we stand alongside the affected communities, working directly in the field to offer immediate support and build lasting recovery paths that already look to the nexus between aid and development. We do this according to the principles of neutrality, impartiality, independence and humanity of the Red Cross, with full respect for the dignity and rights of every person.
In over fifty years of activity, we have responded to emergencies and protracted crises, bringing drinking water, medical care and protection to those living in particularly vulnerable conditions. In recent years, our intervention has focused mainly on Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Mali and Mozambique.
Humanitarian aid in Ukraine: our intervention The conflict in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, saw us intervene immediately with humanitarian aid to help people forced to leave their homes in various parts of the country, activating our local partners from the very beginning and subsequently establishing a stable presence to respond to the emergency. […]
Humanitarian Aid in Mali: Our Response The crisis in Mali Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa, has been facing a severe socio-political crisis since 2012, affecting around 12.9 million people – more than half the total population – the majority of whom are women and children. The security situation remains critical, particularly in the central regions of Douentza and Bandiagara, where humanitarian access is […]
Humanitarian aid in Mozambique: our response to the crisis We have been working in Mozambique since 2000, supporting communities that face complex challenges every day and are building their future with determination.Over the years, we have expanded our activities to respond to an increasingly complex context, working with local organisations, communities and public institutions, whilst […]
Humanitarian aid in Palestine: our intervention We have been present in Palestine since 1992. A presence that has been renewed and adjusted, year after year, to meet new solutions to a long-term crisis with the aim of activating development processes that go beyond the emergency. The context Our intervention is aimed at promoting the full […]
Humanitarian aid in Syria: Our intervention We are present in Syria since 2011, right before the start of the crisis, delivering humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations through integrated, multi-sectoral interventions. We operate through 3 Field Offices: Damascus, Aleppo and Deir-ez-Zor, with a presence in over 60 communities across four governorates. WeWorld in Syria works primarily in rural and underserved areas, operating in Emergency Response, Education, WASH and Early Recovery & […]
We have been present in Lebanon since 2006, supporting populations in vulnerable conditions by ensuring their access to basic services in the Bekaa, Baalbek-Hermel and Akkar governorates. Our goal is to advance community resilience by reinforcing local agency and enabling the systematic assessment and use of existing skills and resources to achieve sustainable development outcomes. We prioritise community engagement by offering […]
The recent escalation along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan is exacerbating an already severe humanitarian crisis. Thousands of families have been forced to flee their homes, losing their livelihoods and access to essential services.
We work to ensure that assistance becomes a pathway to recovery and lasting progress. To achieve this, we use the so-called “Nexus approach”, which integrates humanitarian assistance and development programmes, especially protection and socio-economic inclusion, accompanying people on their journey from crisis to reconstruction.
We collaborate with local organisations to ensure equitable access to aid, with a particular focus on women, children and the most vulnerable people in crisis situations.
In emergency contexts, we quickly assess the main needs of the affected communities in order to tailor our response effectively and in coordination with other actors responding to the crisis (NGOs, governments, local organisations). Our intervention includes ensuring access to water, food, shelter, hygiene kits, winter kits, education, legal assistance and protection.
In contexts marked by war and lack of access to basic services, we defend the right to education with temporary centres such as those in Palestine or by rehabilitating schools in Syria and Ukraine. We also tackle water emergencies, bringing clean water and access to essential sanitation services to communities affected by drought and extreme weather events, as well as war. Access to clean, safe drinking water is an essential right, closely linked to health, dignity and collective well-being.
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