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Smaller Disasters

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Disasters are frequent, little-known, and devastating. And they are occurring more often due to climate change. They may not be newsworthy but these "small" disasters are big enough to overwhelm a country's response capacity.

When that happens, the Humanitarian Coalition is there. Around the clock. Around the world.

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Our response to smaller disasters is co-funded by Global Affairs Canada through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund.

Millions of people are impacted by disasters every year

Here are some of their stories:

By Bren Melles, Humanitarian Program Specialist, Humanitarian Coalition

How Maya found strength through community and support with the assistance of our member Oxfam Canada
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How relief efforts support families like Ibrahim's in Gaza thanks to Islamic Relief

Get Involved

Support families and communities who are devastated by disasters, around the clock and around the world. There are three ways to get involved: