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Disaster and humanitarian relief

Fast, local response to floods, droughts, displacement and conflict.

Illustrative photo: Jeff Ackley / Unsplash

4 causes in this area. Each one shows what a gift buys, how the money is split and the targets we report against.

All disaster and humanitarian relief causes, 2026 funding round

Target$275,700

Donate to disaster relief and refugees in Africa

When floods, drought or conflict strike, local partners can respond within days. Your gift provides shelter, clean water, food and medical care, and helps refugee and displaced families rebuild their lives.

A line of people walking a dirt road carrying water containersDisaster and humanitarian relief

Flood relief

Shelter, clean water and food for families who lost their homes to floods.

$80 water purification tablets and jerry cans for two families for a month.

Target$62,871

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Drought emergency response

Water trucking, food and livestock support when the rains fail.

$70 two weeks of trucked water for a family.

Target$63,144

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Refugee assistance

Essentials, schooling and trauma support for families who had to flee.

$60 hygiene and dignity kits for two women or girls.

Target$73,403

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Conflict response

Food, medical care and protection for civilians caught in conflict.

$50 a family food and cooking kit.

Target$76,282

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Questions about donating to disaster and humanitarian relief

How can I donate to refugees in Africa?

Choose Refugee assistance and give online. Your gift helps refugee families with essentials, gets children back into school and supports adults to earn again. Choose a cause, enter your amount in US dollars and pay securely by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and 100+ coins). You get an email receipt straight away and a field report every quarter.

How fast does disaster relief reach people?

Because funds are held ready with local partners, help can reach families within days. We report how quickly the first deliveries arrived.

Can I give to a specific emergency?

Yes. Choose Flood relief, Drought emergency response, Refugee assistance or Conflict response, and your gift is spent on that response.