disaster relief
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.