Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a United Nations agency that organizes and manages international aid efforts during emergencies such as natural disasters, conflicts, and crises. Its role is to ensure that assistance reaches affected populations efficiently and fairly by coordinating efforts among governments, NGOs, and other partners. OCHA helps assess needs, allocate resources, and prioritize actions to save lives, reduce suffering, and support recovery. Its goal is to streamline humanitarian response to improve effectiveness and ensure that aid is well-organized and targeted where it is needed most.