Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we honor the people who work tirelessly in dangerous conditions to save lives. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has staff working on the front lines.
The world’s humanitarian situation is alarming. According to the Global Humanitarian Overview 2025 (July Update), the need for humanitarian aid is immense. Over 300 million people around the world are suffering the consequences of wars and natural disasters. Despite this need, many governments have cut foreign aid spending, and donations are now more important than ever.
Providing humanitarian aid comes at a high price. Last year, 390 aid workers were killed in Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar and other regions, making it the deadliest year on record.
UNICEF is actively saving children day and night in 150 countries, providing access to safe water, delivering food and medical supplies, and setting up spaces where children can play and learn in safety.
“Gaza's Silent Threat” – documentary film by UNICEF
One major hotspot is Gaza. UNICEF’s new film Gaza’s Silent Threat shows how much heart and soul flows into humanitarian work. It features a Palestinian physician who has come out of retirement with a mission: to stop the spread of polio in Gaza. The 32-minute documentary film is a story of drama, courage and resilience. It gives a face to the importance of humanitarian work.
“Every day is an opportunity to make a difference,” says Bettina Junker, Executive Director of UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein. “On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the immeasurable work of people who are risking their lives to help others. Together we can achieve great things. We’ll never give up until every child has the chance to grow up healthy, happy and safe.”
Non-profits like UNICEF rely on donations to fund their work. Donations are the lifeblood that enables them to send help where it’s most needed. Every contribution is an important building block for a better future.
