
humanitarian crises
A humanitarian crisis occurs when a large-scale event significantly disrupts the well-being of a community or population, often leading to suffering, displacement, and loss of life. These crises can result from natural disasters like earthquakes or floods, or human-made issues such as wars, conflicts, or economic collapse. They strain resources, overwhelm local systems, and leave many people without access to essentials like food, clean water, healthcare, and shelter. Addressing a humanitarian crisis requires coordinated emergency response, relief efforts, and long-term solutions to restore stability and protect affected populations.