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Official account of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. We help humanitarians save the lives of people caught in crises.
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ brought complex challenges across many crises, but it also showed what collective effort can achieve.
Across regions, OCHA worked with partners to save lives and support communities.
Across regions, OCHA worked with partners to save lives and support communities.
January 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ brought complex challenges across many crises, but it also showed what collective effort can achieve.
Across regions, OCHA worked with partners to save lives and support communities.
Across regions, OCHA worked with partners to save lives and support communities.
3 months into the #Gaza ceasefire, humanitarians continue to help people in immense need, despite serious impediments.
Our colleague explains how rapid funding from the UN Global Emergency Fund CERF helped aid workers act fast.
But for a full humanitarian scale-up, all restrictions must be lifted.
Our colleague explains how rapid funding from the UN Global Emergency Fund CERF helped aid workers act fast.
But for a full humanitarian scale-up, all restrictions must be lifted.
January 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
3 months into the #Gaza ceasefire, humanitarians continue to help people in immense need, despite serious impediments.
Our colleague explains how rapid funding from the UN Global Emergency Fund CERF helped aid workers act fast.
But for a full humanitarian scale-up, all restrictions must be lifted.
Our colleague explains how rapid funding from the UN Global Emergency Fund CERF helped aid workers act fast.
But for a full humanitarian scale-up, all restrictions must be lifted.
Renewed fighting in Aleppo, Syria killed at least 9 people and injured 55.
Around 150,000 have been displaced.
Heavy shelling is damaging homes and critical infrastructure.
The UN and humanitarian partners are mobilizing to respond to growing needs.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LD0nkT
Around 150,000 have been displaced.
Heavy shelling is damaging homes and critical infrastructure.
The UN and humanitarian partners are mobilizing to respond to growing needs.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LD0nkT
January 9, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Renewed fighting in Aleppo, Syria killed at least 9 people and injured 55.
Around 150,000 have been displaced.
Heavy shelling is damaging homes and critical infrastructure.
The UN and humanitarian partners are mobilizing to respond to growing needs.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LD0nkT
Around 150,000 have been displaced.
Heavy shelling is damaging homes and critical infrastructure.
The UN and humanitarian partners are mobilizing to respond to growing needs.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LD0nkT
1,000 days of war in #Sudan – nearly half the length of World War II.
This must end. We’re calling for:
🔴 An urgent end to the war.
🔴 Protection of civilians and aid workers.
🔴 A renewed push on funding.
More from our Spokesperson. ⬇️
This must end. We’re calling for:
🔴 An urgent end to the war.
🔴 Protection of civilians and aid workers.
🔴 A renewed push on funding.
More from our Spokesperson. ⬇️
January 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
1,000 days of war in #Sudan – nearly half the length of World War II.
This must end. We’re calling for:
🔴 An urgent end to the war.
🔴 Protection of civilians and aid workers.
🔴 A renewed push on funding.
More from our Spokesperson. ⬇️
This must end. We’re calling for:
🔴 An urgent end to the war.
🔴 Protection of civilians and aid workers.
🔴 A renewed push on funding.
More from our Spokesperson. ⬇️
🔴 1,000 days of war in #Sudan.
Mass killings. Sexual violence. Attacks on homes, hospitals and schools.
Aid workers are doing everything they can, but they need safe access to people in need and more funding to save lives.
The world must act now. #KeepEyesOnSudan
Mass killings. Sexual violence. Attacks on homes, hospitals and schools.
Aid workers are doing everything they can, but they need safe access to people in need and more funding to save lives.
The world must act now. #KeepEyesOnSudan
January 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
🔴 1,000 days of war in #Sudan.
Mass killings. Sexual violence. Attacks on homes, hospitals and schools.
Aid workers are doing everything they can, but they need safe access to people in need and more funding to save lives.
The world must act now. #KeepEyesOnSudan
Mass killings. Sexual violence. Attacks on homes, hospitals and schools.
Aid workers are doing everything they can, but they need safe access to people in need and more funding to save lives.
The world must act now. #KeepEyesOnSudan
Drought is devastating daily life for families across #Afghanistan.
Backed by OCHA’s pooled funds, humanitarians are delivering vital aid.
“It wasn’t just survival; it gave us the strength to believe in tomorrow.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/3N6O0y4
Backed by OCHA’s pooled funds, humanitarians are delivering vital aid.
“It wasn’t just survival; it gave us the strength to believe in tomorrow.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/3N6O0y4
January 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Drought is devastating daily life for families across #Afghanistan.
Backed by OCHA’s pooled funds, humanitarians are delivering vital aid.
“It wasn’t just survival; it gave us the strength to believe in tomorrow.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/3N6O0y4
Backed by OCHA’s pooled funds, humanitarians are delivering vital aid.
“It wasn’t just survival; it gave us the strength to believe in tomorrow.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/3N6O0y4
Climate and weather hazards continue to drive high levels of forced displacement.
Without urgent action, millions more will be uprooted.
Investments in early warning and early action, climate adaptation and resilience are critical.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
Without urgent action, millions more will be uprooted.
Investments in early warning and early action, climate adaptation and resilience are critical.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
January 8, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Climate and weather hazards continue to drive high levels of forced displacement.
Without urgent action, millions more will be uprooted.
Investments in early warning and early action, climate adaptation and resilience are critical.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
Without urgent action, millions more will be uprooted.
Investments in early warning and early action, climate adaptation and resilience are critical.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
📍 Haiti
❗Violence must stop.
❗Attacks on civilians, aid workers and hospitals must end.
❗Humanitarians must be able to deliver aid safely.
The Humanitarian Coordinator explains what people in Haiti need from the world in 2026.
You can help: https://bit.ly/3LidbNA
❗Violence must stop.
❗Attacks on civilians, aid workers and hospitals must end.
❗Humanitarians must be able to deliver aid safely.
The Humanitarian Coordinator explains what people in Haiti need from the world in 2026.
You can help: https://bit.ly/3LidbNA
January 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
📍 Haiti
❗Violence must stop.
❗Attacks on civilians, aid workers and hospitals must end.
❗Humanitarians must be able to deliver aid safely.
The Humanitarian Coordinator explains what people in Haiti need from the world in 2026.
You can help: https://bit.ly/3LidbNA
❗Violence must stop.
❗Attacks on civilians, aid workers and hospitals must end.
❗Humanitarians must be able to deliver aid safely.
The Humanitarian Coordinator explains what people in Haiti need from the world in 2026.
You can help: https://bit.ly/3LidbNA
This is not a resource problem, it’s a priority problem.
The world spent $2.7 trillion on defence.
Humanitarians are asking for just less than 1% of that to save 87 million lives in 2026.
Let's choose solidarity over indifference.
The world spent $2.7 trillion on defence.
Humanitarians are asking for just less than 1% of that to save 87 million lives in 2026.
Let's choose solidarity over indifference.
January 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
This is not a resource problem, it’s a priority problem.
The world spent $2.7 trillion on defence.
Humanitarians are asking for just less than 1% of that to save 87 million lives in 2026.
Let's choose solidarity over indifference.
The world spent $2.7 trillion on defence.
Humanitarians are asking for just less than 1% of that to save 87 million lives in 2026.
Let's choose solidarity over indifference.
Earthquakes. Epidemics. Conflicts. Climate shocks.
UN Global Emergency Fund CERF helps deliver life-saving aid fast and where needs are greatest.
In 2025, it provided vital support to millions of people across the toughest crises.
Support the fund: https://bit.ly/4q7a4GN
UN Global Emergency Fund CERF helps deliver life-saving aid fast and where needs are greatest.
In 2025, it provided vital support to millions of people across the toughest crises.
Support the fund: https://bit.ly/4q7a4GN
January 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Earthquakes. Epidemics. Conflicts. Climate shocks.
UN Global Emergency Fund CERF helps deliver life-saving aid fast and where needs are greatest.
In 2025, it provided vital support to millions of people across the toughest crises.
Support the fund: https://bit.ly/4q7a4GN
UN Global Emergency Fund CERF helps deliver life-saving aid fast and where needs are greatest.
In 2025, it provided vital support to millions of people across the toughest crises.
Support the fund: https://bit.ly/4q7a4GN
Reposted by UN Humanitarian
Important 2bn USD contribution to humanitarian action from US.
Vote of trust in Humanitarian Reset: faster, leaner, prioritised, and closer to people on front lines of emergencies.
We are setting out to save 87m lives in 2026.
Vote of trust in Humanitarian Reset: faster, leaner, prioritised, and closer to people on front lines of emergencies.
We are setting out to save 87m lives in 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Important 2bn USD contribution to humanitarian action from US.
Vote of trust in Humanitarian Reset: faster, leaner, prioritised, and closer to people on front lines of emergencies.
We are setting out to save 87m lives in 2026.
Vote of trust in Humanitarian Reset: faster, leaner, prioritised, and closer to people on front lines of emergencies.
We are setting out to save 87m lives in 2026.
For people on the move, support is making a real difference:
They can travel safely, meet basic needs, and access protection, education and mental health care.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
They can travel safely, meet basic needs, and access protection, education and mental health care.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
January 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
For people on the move, support is making a real difference:
They can travel safely, meet basic needs, and access protection, education and mental health care.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
They can travel safely, meet basic needs, and access protection, education and mental health care.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
Reposted by UN Humanitarian
2025 was tough. But 2026 is going to be a year of ambition and solidarity.
Our plan? Laser-focused, stripped back, costed, reformed, efficient – a plan to save 87m lives in 2026.
Let’s go.
Our plan? Laser-focused, stripped back, costed, reformed, efficient – a plan to save 87m lives in 2026.
Let’s go.
January 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM
2025 was tough. But 2026 is going to be a year of ambition and solidarity.
Our plan? Laser-focused, stripped back, costed, reformed, efficient – a plan to save 87m lives in 2026.
Let’s go.
Our plan? Laser-focused, stripped back, costed, reformed, efficient – a plan to save 87m lives in 2026.
Let’s go.
❗Food insecurity increases protection risks.
It can push people toward harmful coping strategies,
such as child labour, child marriage or transactional sex.
Ending hunger requires collective action.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
It can push people toward harmful coping strategies,
such as child labour, child marriage or transactional sex.
Ending hunger requires collective action.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
January 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
❗Food insecurity increases protection risks.
It can push people toward harmful coping strategies,
such as child labour, child marriage or transactional sex.
Ending hunger requires collective action.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
It can push people toward harmful coping strategies,
such as child labour, child marriage or transactional sex.
Ending hunger requires collective action.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
🌡️ Weather extremes are affecting millions of people worldwide.
Floods, droughts, heatwaves and powerful storms continue to hit communities.
These impacts are greatest in fragile and conflict-affected settings,
where repeated shocks drive displacement and undermine recovery.
Floods, droughts, heatwaves and powerful storms continue to hit communities.
These impacts are greatest in fragile and conflict-affected settings,
where repeated shocks drive displacement and undermine recovery.
January 2, 2026 at 12:17 AM
🌡️ Weather extremes are affecting millions of people worldwide.
Floods, droughts, heatwaves and powerful storms continue to hit communities.
These impacts are greatest in fragile and conflict-affected settings,
where repeated shocks drive displacement and undermine recovery.
Floods, droughts, heatwaves and powerful storms continue to hit communities.
These impacts are greatest in fragile and conflict-affected settings,
where repeated shocks drive displacement and undermine recovery.
What are you wishing for in the new year? 🕊️🌍
At OCHA, we will continue to work to uphold humanitarian principles, and to ensure all those who need aid receive it, no matter where they are.
This is our wish list for 2026. ⬇️
At OCHA, we will continue to work to uphold humanitarian principles, and to ensure all those who need aid receive it, no matter where they are.
This is our wish list for 2026. ⬇️
January 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
What are you wishing for in the new year? 🕊️🌍
At OCHA, we will continue to work to uphold humanitarian principles, and to ensure all those who need aid receive it, no matter where they are.
This is our wish list for 2026. ⬇️
At OCHA, we will continue to work to uphold humanitarian principles, and to ensure all those who need aid receive it, no matter where they are.
This is our wish list for 2026. ⬇️
As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a year shaped by dedication, solidarity, compassion, partnership and progress. ✨
Here’s a snapshot of OCHA’s work throughout the year. ⬇️
Here’s a snapshot of OCHA’s work throughout the year. ⬇️
December 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a year shaped by dedication, solidarity, compassion, partnership and progress. ✨
Here’s a snapshot of OCHA’s work throughout the year. ⬇️
Here’s a snapshot of OCHA’s work throughout the year. ⬇️
In #BurkinaFaso, violence and climate shocks are driving displacement and persisting humanitarian needs.
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will help deliver life-saving assistance despite access constraints.
#InvestInHumanity
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will help deliver life-saving assistance despite access constraints.
#InvestInHumanity
December 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In #BurkinaFaso, violence and climate shocks are driving displacement and persisting humanitarian needs.
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will help deliver life-saving assistance despite access constraints.
#InvestInHumanity
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will help deliver life-saving assistance despite access constraints.
#InvestInHumanity
🚨 2025 marked a sixth consecutive annual increase in acute food insecurity.
Famine re-emerged in Gaza, OPT and parts of Sudan,
with risks rising in South Sudan.
No one should go hungry. Ever.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
Famine re-emerged in Gaza, OPT and parts of Sudan,
with risks rising in South Sudan.
No one should go hungry. Ever.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
December 31, 2025 at 3:25 AM
🚨 2025 marked a sixth consecutive annual increase in acute food insecurity.
Famine re-emerged in Gaza, OPT and parts of Sudan,
with risks rising in South Sudan.
No one should go hungry. Ever.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
Famine re-emerged in Gaza, OPT and parts of Sudan,
with risks rising in South Sudan.
No one should go hungry. Ever.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45cPZ9Z
Despite progress made, #Syria remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will help sustain life-saving aid amid critical funding gaps.
#InvestInHumanity
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will help sustain life-saving aid amid critical funding gaps.
#InvestInHumanity
December 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Despite progress made, #Syria remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will help sustain life-saving aid amid critical funding gaps.
#InvestInHumanity
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will help sustain life-saving aid amid critical funding gaps.
#InvestInHumanity
It’s been one of the toughest years for the humanitarian community.
Yet across crises, we see extraordinary strength – from affected communities, local partners and aid workers – whose courage keep the response going.
🎥 Listen to UN Deputy Relief Chief, Joyce Msuya's message:
Yet across crises, we see extraordinary strength – from affected communities, local partners and aid workers – whose courage keep the response going.
🎥 Listen to UN Deputy Relief Chief, Joyce Msuya's message:
December 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It’s been one of the toughest years for the humanitarian community.
Yet across crises, we see extraordinary strength – from affected communities, local partners and aid workers – whose courage keep the response going.
🎥 Listen to UN Deputy Relief Chief, Joyce Msuya's message:
Yet across crises, we see extraordinary strength – from affected communities, local partners and aid workers – whose courage keep the response going.
🎥 Listen to UN Deputy Relief Chief, Joyce Msuya's message:
In #Myanmar, conflict and disasters have pushed millions of people into humanitarian need.
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will support urgent aid in one of the world’s most constrained and underfunded crises.
#InvestInHumanity
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will support urgent aid in one of the world’s most constrained and underfunded crises.
#InvestInHumanity
December 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In #Myanmar, conflict and disasters have pushed millions of people into humanitarian need.
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will support urgent aid in one of the world’s most constrained and underfunded crises.
#InvestInHumanity
The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will support urgent aid in one of the world’s most constrained and underfunded crises.
#InvestInHumanity
US contributes $2 billion to OCHA-managed humanitarian funds.
"Hundreds of millions of people are alive today because of American generosity – and many millions more will survive in 2026 because of this landmark investment in humanity." @tomfletcherun.bsky.social
"Hundreds of millions of people are alive today because of American generosity – and many millions more will survive in 2026 because of this landmark investment in humanity." @tomfletcherun.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
US contributes $2 billion to OCHA-managed humanitarian funds.
"Hundreds of millions of people are alive today because of American generosity – and many millions more will survive in 2026 because of this landmark investment in humanity." @tomfletcherun.bsky.social
"Hundreds of millions of people are alive today because of American generosity – and many millions more will survive in 2026 because of this landmark investment in humanity." @tomfletcherun.bsky.social
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ continued to spell disaster for people in most major crises around the world.
There were staggering needs, but also faint glimmers of hope.
Here are 9️⃣ ways OCHA stood by people in crisis in 2025:
https://bit.ly/4sf7aBH
There were staggering needs, but also faint glimmers of hope.
Here are 9️⃣ ways OCHA stood by people in crisis in 2025:
https://bit.ly/4sf7aBH
December 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ continued to spell disaster for people in most major crises around the world.
There were staggering needs, but also faint glimmers of hope.
Here are 9️⃣ ways OCHA stood by people in crisis in 2025:
https://bit.ly/4sf7aBH
There were staggering needs, but also faint glimmers of hope.
Here are 9️⃣ ways OCHA stood by people in crisis in 2025:
https://bit.ly/4sf7aBH
⚠️🌍 Climate change is worsening disasters, and geological events are impacting communities already in crisis.
Humanitarian partners have regrouped and refocused, but have not relented, even as funding constraints force hard prioritization of life-saving support.
Help today: https://bit.ly/4qAxhBN
Humanitarian partners have regrouped and refocused, but have not relented, even as funding constraints force hard prioritization of life-saving support.
Help today: https://bit.ly/4qAxhBN
December 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
⚠️🌍 Climate change is worsening disasters, and geological events are impacting communities already in crisis.
Humanitarian partners have regrouped and refocused, but have not relented, even as funding constraints force hard prioritization of life-saving support.
Help today: https://bit.ly/4qAxhBN
Humanitarian partners have regrouped and refocused, but have not relented, even as funding constraints force hard prioritization of life-saving support.
Help today: https://bit.ly/4qAxhBN