Humanitarian Assistance

Worldwide increasing numbers of people are reliant on humanitarian aid. How Germany helps and responds to new challenges.

Trauernde in einem Tsunami-Memorial-Park in Thailand

20 years of the tsunami disaster Asia Tsunami: how Germany provides both emergency and long-term aid

TdT_14082023_Humanitäre Hilfe_Int Susanne Fries-Gaier

Humanitarian assistance Help from Germany “People are the central focus”

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Video The Role of Humanitarian Assistance as Part of German Foreign Policy | Part 1

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HelpAge leistet in der Ukraine inklusive Nothilfe.

Humanitarian assistance

Support for senior citizens in Ukraine

Since 2014, the German organisation HelpAge has been supporting older people in Ukraine, as they need particular help in extreme emergency situations.

Im Fokus deutscher humanitärer Hilfe: Frauen in Krisengebieten

Humanitarian assistance

Gender-sensitive humanitarian assistance

Better protecting women

Women and girls face a high risk of violence in emergency situations. Germany takes this into account in its humanitarian assistance.

Das Programm ToGETHER unterstützt Helfende vor Ort.

Humanitarian assistance Localisation programme ToGETHER makes emergency aid better

Das Konzept der Lokalisierung bindet Akteure aus betroffenen Regionen ein.

Humanitarian assistance Localisation programme “Local actors play a central role”

Unicef hilft Kindern und ihren Familien in Ostafrika.

Humanitarian assistance

Children in the crisis

Easing the suffering of children

Drought and hunger in East Africa pose the biggest threat to children. German relief workers attempt to tackle malnutrition and disease.

Quick facts

339 million people around the world will be needing humanitarian assistance in 2023.

Since 2016, Germany has been the second-largest bilateral donor of humanitarian assistance after the USA.

2.7 billion euros is the sum that Germany is making available for humanitarian assistance in 2023.

4 regional focus areas have currently been set for German humanitarian assistance: Middle East, Africa, Ukraine and Afghanistan.

Millionen Menschen sind in Sudan in Not.

Humanitarian assistance in Sudan

24,7 Millionen Menschen in Sudan benötigen nach UN-Angaben humanitäre Hilfe. Katharina Lahr vom Norwegian Refugee Council erläutert, wie Deutschland hilft.

Oft fließt weniger Geld in die Regionen, die nicht im Fokus stehen.

Humanitarian aid

Crises that go unnoticed

In all regions of the world there are conflicts that attract virtually no public attention. This can have devastating consequences.

Kartoffelernte in Indien

Innovations for smallholder farmers

Green innovation centres are intended above all to strengthen smallholder agriculture in 16 partner countries in Africa and Asia.

Wasserentnahme in Äthiopien

“Human right to clean drinking water”

Johannes Rück from the German WASH network talks about the role played by international civil society in supplying water and sanitation.

Kinder aus der Ukraine am Frankfurter Flughafen im März 2022

Civilian assistance for war victims

Wide-ranging support for Ukraine and its population. This is how Germany is helping the victims of the Russian attack.

Deutschlands Außenministerin Baerbock bei einem Besuch in Niger

Protecting refugees

Many different forms of assistance for refugees

The German government – and above all tens of thousands of citizens – are committed to helping refugees.

Durch den Klimawandel nehmen humanitäre Krisen weltweit zu.

Containing humanitarian crises worldwide

Der Ukraine-Krieg verschärft die Hungerkrise in Afrika.

Showing solidarity worldwide

Schon 2015 halfen Wasser-Experten des THW nach dem Erdbeben in Nepal.

UN Water Conference

Water supply following natural disasters

When Germany’s Federal Agency for Technical Relief goes into action following natural disasters, supplying water often plays an important role.

Inbegriff von Menschlichkeit

“Epitome of humanity”

Humanitarian assistance supports people in acute need. We present an overview of Germany’s commitment and its central principles.

Drohnen können Medikamente bis zur Haustür liefern.

Drones can save lives: When it comes to disaster relief or supplying vital medicines to remote areas.

Helferinnen und Helfer sind weltweit im Einsatz

“Volunteering keeps me down to earth”

Näherin in Afghanistan

Against hunger and oppression

Hochwasser in Dhaka: Neue Warnsysteme sollen Bangladesch helfen.

Early warning systems save lives

Storms often become disasters when people are not warned in time. These projects aim to prevent that.

Digitalisierung hilft Farmern.

Forward-looking projects and emergency aid

In Germany, countless NGOs are committed to fighting hunger in the world. Here you can get to know three of the most important ones.

Heidi Anguria bei der Arbeit in Süd-Sudan.

“We can make a difference”

Paediatric nurse Heidi Anguria has been working for Médecins Sans Frontières all over the world for 30 years

Helfer des Technischen Hilfswerks sind im Libanon im Einsatz.

THW comes to Lebanon’s aid

Fiona Bay arbeitet im Jemen für Ärzte ohne Grenzen

Providing help in acute emergencies

Aktion Deutschland Hilft koordiniert Katastrophenhilfe

Joining forces for better support

Responding to disasters with a great variety of aid from a united body: How Aktion Deutschland Hilft co-ordinates missions in crisis situations.

Aktion Deutschland hilft: Engagement für Frauen in Not.

Protecting and enabling women

Women in particular are severely affected by conflicts and natural disasters, yet they are the key to development. Three examples of aid from Germany.

Deutschland leistet weltweit humanitäre Hilfe

Forward-looking, anticipatory help

Worldwide increasing numbers of people are reliant on humanitarian aid. How Germany helps and responds to new challenges.

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Humanitäre Hilfe: Sauberes Wasser für obdachlos gewordene Menschen in Haiti.

Fundamental principles of humanitarian aid

What is humanitarian aid? How does the Federal Foreign Office provide assistance? On which principles is German aid based?

Derzeit gibt es über 70 Millionen Flüchtlinge

Challenges for humanitarian aid

Bärbel Kofler, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid, believes humanitarian aid faces massive challenges globally.

Zyklon Idai verwüstete Dörfer in Mosambik

“Act quickly and effectively”

Leo Frey talks about the mission in Mozambique following Cyclone Idai. He knows which aid is the most important, and why a new disaster is on its way.

Tatsachen über Deutschland

Facts about Germany

In an up-to-date, trustworthy and concise format, this handbook includes facts, figures and illustrations, to give readers a detailed introduction and insights into all aspects of life in modern Germany.

Facts about Germany

UNO in New York

Germany and the World

Here are the most important links surrounding Germany’s involvement around the globe in the 21st century.

Deutschland leistet weltweit humanitäre Hilfe

#Quickfacts: Humanitarian Assistance

Worldwide increasing numbers of people are reliant on humanitarian aid.

Mit einer Vielzahl von Projekten trägt Deutschland zur Stabilisierung und humanitären Grundversorgung in Krisenregionen bei.

A networked approach to crisis resolution

Germany contributes to stabilisation and the provision of basic humanitarian services in crisis regions with numerous projects.

Zivilbevölkerung schützen: UN-Mission im Südsudan (UNMISS)

On the move solving conflicts

They are mediators, election observers or construction workers: how civilian professionals contribute to the success of peace missions.

Humanitäre Hilfe

Why wars and crises are often so quickly forgotten – and what aid organisations can do to prevent it

Humanitäre Hilfe im Jordanien: Schule im Flüchtlingslager Zaatari in Jordanien.

Help for Jordan and Yemen

How Germany supports the two countries that have suffered gravely under war and crises.

50 Jahre Deutsche Humanitäre Hilfe

Germany’s humanitarian assistance in Syria

Germany is one of the leading donor states in providing assistance for people in the conflict zones in Syria. A report on the daily reality of the humanitarian aid workers.

Sarah Friedes Entwurf für ein modulares Krankenhaus in Homs.

Fast assembly for rapid assistance

Young architect Sarah Friede has designed a modular hospital. Her concept could revolutionize humanitarian aid.

“Cultural differences move into the background”

They are always ready for their next assignment: Daniela Fetzer and her rescue dog Onja look for survivors after earthquakes and other disasters.

“My work is defined by international conflicts”

As head of Malteser International’s Emergency Team, Oliver Hochedez constantly travels to the world’s trouble spots.

“Making the most of the situation”

Jacqueline Dürre flies to Iraq every two months. She helps people in crisis situations for Care, the international relief agency.

“There’s always a risk”

Marcia Hamzat has a dangerous job: she clears unexploded ordnance and sometimes helps fields blossom again.

“People’s happiness makes all the effort worthwhile”

Felix Neuhaus was personally affected by the earthquake in Nepal. Nevertheless, the AWO International staff member immediately launched an emergency relief campaign.