The Russian invasion of Ukraine is an example of a man made disaster. Missile and rocket attacks have caused death, destruction, and damaged energy infrastructures across Ukraine. Approximately 3.7 million people have been driven from their homes, and nearly 6.5 million people have crossed into neighbouring countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Moldova. As the war continues, the need for humanitarian relief is escalating.

Considered a Complex emergency, Afghans have suffered over 40 years of conflict, natural disasters, chronic poverty, food insecurity, COVID-19 pandemic and a change in government authority. More than 10.2 million people remain displaced, mostly within the country According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, Afghanistan remains one of the largest displacement crises in the UNHCR’s history.

The humanitarian disaster in Syria is considered a complex emergency. Over 90 percent of Syrians live under the poverty line and it's estimated that 12.9 million people are food insecure. This is a result of years of conflict and natural disasters within the country. The situation in Syria is considered the number one humanitarian disaster of our time and residents continue to suffer as a result. 

Due to conflict, more than 10.2 million Sudanese people have been displaced within the country or are living in neighbouring countries. Sudan grapples with displacement, famine, and extreme weather such as floods and droughts.

Yemen remains one of the world's top humanitarian crises. As a result of nine years of war, 21.6 million are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection services. The country faces food insecurity, economic collapse, and mass poverty, with the situation being further worsened by COVID-19, outbreaks of diseases, and climate related natural disasters.

Years of drought, conflict, disease outbreaks, high food prices, intercommunal conflict, and seasonal flooding have contributed to the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. 3.1 million Etheopians are internally displaced, many with lack of access to food, and healthcare services.

The people of Rohingya, reside in Rakhine State, Myanmar, face decades of violence, discrimination and persecution. Not recognized as an official ethnic group, the Rohingya have been denied citizenship since 1982, making them the world's largest stateless population. Approximately 2.6 million people were internally displaced in Myanmar by the end of 2023 (as of August 2024), and continue to risk their lives to flee their threatening living conditions.

Due to gang violence, political turmoil, threats, extortion, persecution and sexual violence, many Central Americans have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and a better life. More than 1 million people have left their homes in Central America due to violence, insecurity and persecution, mainly by criminal organisations (as of December 2022).

Violence, inflation, gang-warfare, soaring crime rates as well as shortages of food, medicine and essential services have amounted to one of the largest international displacement crises in the world. Approximately 7.7 million Venzuelans are displaced, with many residing outside the country around Latin America and the Caribbean, though many countries providing basic services have become strained as the disaster continues.

The Central African Republic has consistently ranked one of the poorest countries in the world following years of struggle with instability and armed conflict. In 2023, approximately 56 percent of the population are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.

The Sahel is a region in Africa that includes the countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. This region faces aimless attacks by armed groups and militaries, insecurity, widespread human right violations, and impacts of climate change. These implications have resulted in displacement of people in dire need of humanitarian aid. Many have fled to neighbouring countries such as Mauritania and Chad, though conflicts continue to arise.

Decades of conflict and widespread violence in Iraq have resulted in approximately 3 million Iraqis in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Many have a lack of access to basic needs and struggle financially. Additionally, with an estimated 260,000 displaced Syrian refugees living in Iraq, the country struggles with further insecurity.

South Sudan faces the largest humanitarian crisis within Africa, on accounts of  increased violence and deteriorating conditions. Many citizens, specifically women, face violent attacks and sexual assault. Children are also often fleeing alone. Additionally, extreme climates result in  flooding, food shortages and disease, further incapacitating the country.