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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.
*Source: World Meteorological Organization
Millions of people are impacted by disasters every year
Here are some of their stories:
When severe floods swept across Chad last summer, two million people were left without homes. Among them was Negeum Alice, a mother of five whose determination and resilience continue to guide her family through hardship.
Read how Médecins du Monde is working to restore health services in Halba, Lebanon.
Mariam and her five children barely had time to pack a change of clothes when they were forced to evacuate their home in Gaza. Read how CARE Canada helped provide essentials for her family.
When floods tore through her neighbourhood in late 2023, Lisaura lost more than household items – she lost her children’s sense of safety, her own sense of control, and the small comforts of everyday life. But when she received a cash voucher, it brought something back: stability. "That help, helped me buy food for my family, and with the savings I generated, I could replace household items that I had lost in the floods," she said.
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:
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Your monthly contribution will ensure the Humanitarian Coalition is ready to respond rapidly when disaster strikes. You will be provided with regular updates on the ways your funds are making a difference.
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Your donation today will ensure the Humanitarian Coalition can respond to the next disaster. You will help provide life-saving aid, including clean water and shelter, when it's needed most.
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