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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.
Today's update:

#Gaza: Humanitarians support storm-affected families in Gaza amid dire conditions

#Syria: At Security Council, OCHA urges decisive global action to help Syrians build peaceful future

#Ukraine: Humanitarian Coordinator condemns new wave of deadly attacks

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November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Despite massive needs, this is a moment of hope for millions of Syrians.

The UN and partners are delivering aid to 3.4 million people each month.

With more support, we can help many more. https://bit.ly/4p800xv
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
❄️ Families in #Ukraine are facing another harsh winter.

With support from the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, aid workers are delivering relief to displaced families, helping them keep safe and warm.

Read how lives are changing on the front-lines of war: https://bit.ly/48kTtJB
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Today's humanitarian update:

#Gaza: @tomfletcherun.bsky.social stresses need to get more aid into Gaza after recent rains

#Haiti: Hundreds displaced by attacks in Tabarre

Read more: bit.ly/47TPiD2
November 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
At #COP30, lives are on the line.

People on the frontlines need more than promises – they need action, adaptation, and hope.

2025 showed what the #ClimateCrisis really means for the world’s most fragile countries.

Here’s what it has looked like so far: https://unocha.exposure.co/cop30
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Today's humanitarian update:

#Sudan: @tomfletcherun.bsky.social meets people displaced by El Fasher violence

#Gaza: Rains take heavy toll on displaced families

#Ukraine: Humanitarian Coordinator condemns large-scale attack on Kyiv
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🚨 #Somalia has declared a nationwide drought emergency.

This comes as severe funding shortfalls are forcing aid organizations to cut back life-saving assistance.

Millions are at risk. Urgent support is needed now to save lives.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/47XWAWI
November 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Humanitarians keep saving lives – in conflicts, disasters and forgotten crises.

But as funding dries up, more people are left without the help they need.

👇 Watch this week’s update from the ground.

You can help us deliver life-saving aid: https://bit.ly/48covTS
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
One month on from the Gaza ceasefire, progress is real – over a million meals distributed, hospitals reopened, children vaccinated.

But immense challenges persist.

Humanitarians stand ready to do more – if we can get the access, safety and support we need.
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🚨 So far this year, only 23% of global humanitarian funding requirements have been met.

That's a 43% drop compared to the same time last year.

The gap in funding puts more lives at risk in crises around the world.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hU5mcG

#InvestInHumanity
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Today:

#Sudan: @tomfletcherun.bsky.social meets senior officials and humanitarian partners

#Gaza: UN and partners stress need to lift constraints on Gaza humanitarian operations

#DRCongo: Violence imperils civilians in North Kivu and Ituri

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xs1Z3a
November 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
🌀2 strong Typhoons have swept through the #Philippines.

As of 11 November, Typhoon Tino has affected nearly 4.1 million people.

The Government is leading with support from UN and partners on rescue, response and early recovery interventions.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4hSxnRM
November 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
❗ Hundreds of families have lost their homes to the recent earthquake in #Afghanistan.

As winter approaches, they need urgent support to rebuild their homes and find shelter to survive the cold.❄️

Help us deliver life-saving aid: https://bit.ly/4hVFb5u
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In #Jamaica, families are picking up the pieces after #HurricaneMelissa.

Homes destroyed, lives upended.

The UN and partners are delivering on most urgent needs – but we need bold #ClimateActionNOW to reduce emissions and build resilience to disasters.

#COP30
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
#Sudan: @tomfletcherun.bsky.social arrives in Port Sudan

#Gaza: One month since ceasefire, humanitarians deliver on 60-day scale-up

#Jordan: UN Deputy Relief Chief wraps up visit to Jordan

#HurricaneMelissa: UN and partners continue to support hurricane response efforts

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November 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“We fled our homes because of fighting and floods, but life here is so hard,” says Deborah – one of the 2.7 million displaced people in #SouthSudan.

Humanitarians are providing life-saving aid, but shrinking funding is forcing tough choices.

Hear more from people affected by this crisis. ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
During her visit to Baqa’a Camp in #Jordan, UN Deputy Relief Chief, Joyce Msuya met Palestinian refugee families.

She saw the impact of sustained support for education, protection and essential services.

OCHA stands with UNRWA and partners working to ensure dignity and hope for every family.
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Today's humanitarian news:

#Gaza: Challenges persist amid efforts to scale up humanitarian response

#Sudan: Humanitarian crisis in North Darfur worsens as violence spreads
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Violence in El Fasher, #Sudan, has forced thousands to flee to Tawila, where they urgently need help.

Aid workers are providing life-saving assistance as more families arrive each day.

Watch how this clinic, supported by the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, is making a difference.

https://bit.ly/43OBV5X
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Did you know that over 2 billion people lack Internet access?

The situation is worse in crises, especially for women.

OCHA’s Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) is closing the gap by making humanitarian data easier to find and use.

Read how it’s changing lives in East Africa: https://bit.ly/3JBmhnK
November 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today:
#Philippines: UN expedites support ahead of Tropical Cyclone Fung-Wong

#Gaza: Needs remain immense despite humanitarian scale-up

#WestBank: Increasing settler attacks imperil Palestinians

#HurricaneMelissa: Millions in Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica affected by hurricane

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November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#COP30 matters for humanitarians – because every fraction of a degree means more floods, droughts and displacement.

For millions already on the front lines of the climate crisis, this isn’t about the future – it’s about survival today.

Climate action is humanitarian action. 🌍
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
As hunger and funding shortfalls grow – from #Sudan to #DRC – humanitarians keep showing up.

Vaccinating children in #Gaza. Rebuilding after #HurricaneMelissa. Standing by those who need us most.

Compassion is still stronger than crisis. Show yours 👇 crisisrelief.un.org/en/your-dona...
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“They ask us not to forget them. We cannot let them down.”

In Tigray, Ethiopia, our Deputy Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Kyoko Ono, met displaced families and survivors of violence.

Funding cuts are leaving many without the help they need.

You can help: https://bit.ly/3JCb7PG
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
People across #Jamaica are reeling from the devastation left by #HurricaneMelissa.

Over 1.5 million people have been affected, losing homes, power, water and livelihoods.

Humanitarians are scaling up to reach the hardest-hit communities.

You can help: https://bit.ly/439czQ3
November 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM