disaster relief

Woman holding packages of food (Courtesy of World Central Kitchen/WCK.org)

They rush into any crisis … and cook

World Central Kitchen has been feeding people in crisis since 2010. Learn about the work the nonprofit does in Ukraine and beyond.
Woman holding baby and hugging woman in FEMA jacket as two other women stand by in damaged neighborhood FEMA/Jocelyn Augustino)

Helping people before, during and after natural disasters

Learn about the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency and its role in responding in times of emergencies and natural disasters.
Pakistani families receiving bags of food at outdoor distribution site (WFP)

How the U.S. is helping Pakistan overcome severe floods

Learn about continued U.S. assistance to Pakistan, which is recovering from recent devastating floods and landslides.
Woman holding her malnourished child (© Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP Images)

$1 billion in U.S. emergency food security aid rushed to Africa

A portion of the $2.76 billion in U.S. funding President Biden announced in June to address food insecurity has arrived in parts of Africa.
Man and youth in floodwaters at opposite sides of floating satellite dish with children sitting on top (© Fida Hussain/AFP/Getty Images)

U.S. assists Pakistan during severe floods

The United States is providing food and shelter assistance to Pakistan, where torrential rains have caused severe flooding.
Compilation photo with poster featuring 'American Red Cross' (© FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) and profile portrait of Clara Barton (© AP Images)

The American Red Cross helps those who suffer

When Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, it helped Americans recover from natural disasters. Learn how its mission expanded — to the world.
Man watching as helicopter prepares to take off from deck of ship (U.S. Navy/Petty Officer 1st class Zackery Harmeyer)

U.S. and Pacific partners aid Tonga after disaster

The U.S. and international partners are providing critical humanitarian assistance to Tonga after a devastating volcanic eruption.
Men rushing earthquake victim on stretcher to Coast Guard helicopter (U.S. Coast Guard/Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Villa-Rodriguez)

U.S. airlifts Haitians to safety after earthquake

The U.S. has provided search and rescue support and other humanitarian aid to Haiti following a devastating earthquake August 14.
Man throwing bottle of clear liquid while standing in collapsed home (© Julie Jacobson/AP Images)

Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy: When Haiti’s earthquake struck

Four U.S. diplomats placed themselves in danger and worked long hours to assist Haitians and U.S. citizens in the wake of Haiti's 2010 earthquake.