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  1. What is World Humanitarian Day – and why is it important?

    Aug 19, 2024 · World Humanitarian Day takes place every 19 August. It recognizes, and aims to raise awareness of, the work of humanitarians around the world. The World Economic Forum is committed …

  2. Innovation is hard, but for humanitarians it’s essential

    Jan 21, 2025 · Despite the success of aid projects like cash-based assistance, humanitarian innovation remains the exception rather than the norm.

  3. Nature-based solutions can transform 21st-century humanitarianism

    Apr 21, 2023 · In an era of climate crisis, nature-based solutions are needed to support humanitarian action on the environmental protection and economic fronts.

  4. The 20 humanitarian crises the world cannot ignore in 2023

    Dec 14, 2022 · The Emergency Watchlist is more than a warning — it is a guide on how to avert or minimise those humanitarian crises. It says more than 100 million people today are on the run from …

  5. Humanitarian crises disproportionately impact female health | World ...

    May 25, 2022 · Combining gender-informed approaches with public-private partnerships could tackle the uneven impact of humanitarian crises on women and girls' health.

  6. The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and its global impacts

    Mar 21, 2022 · Humanitarian agencies spoke live Monday on the Ukraine crisis, explaining what they need from governments and business and the global implications for aid and food.

  7. Here's how we can meet the need for global humanitarian aid

    Jan 14, 2023 · Support for humanitarian aid and basic needs in fragile countries should be seen as an investment in a global public good — not exclusively as a charitable gesture.

  8. Why humanitarian action is a most cost-effective investment

    Jan 17, 2025 · The humanitarian world is navigating an era marked by civil wars, rising numbers of refugees and a surge in complex and protracted crises. We need more commitment from the private …

  9. Humanitarian logistics partners step up delivery in crises

    Jan 17, 2024 · The Logistics Emergency Team plays a unique role in the humanitarian ecosystem to enhance aid delivery to people impacted by war and disasters.

  10. A new framework for cross-sector cooperation | World Economic Forum

    Jul 17, 2025 · The Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) initiative has developed the Framework for Frontier Market Cooperation, which presents a new model of collaboration tailored to the complex …