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Humanitarian Assistance

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

Video Video The Role of Humanitarian Assistance as Part of German Foreign Policy | Part 1
Video Video The Role of Humanitarian Assistance as Part of German Foreign Policy | Part 2
HelpAge leistet in der Ukraine inklusive Nothilfe. Humanitarian assistance
Emergency aid
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”

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. Sudan
Africa
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 WASH network
“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.
Flying helpers
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
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
Lest we forget
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.
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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.