Many non-profit organizations (NGOs) operate in conflict zones or areas of civil unrest, providing humanitarian assistance, medical care, food security, shelter, and education to affected civilian populations. Below are some of the major NGOs working in each of these conflict zones:
Ukraine:
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Provides medical supplies, water, and essential aid to civilians in conflict zones.
- Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF): Offers medical assistance to those affected by the conflict.
- Save the Children: Focuses on children’s education, protection, and health services.
- UNHCR: Helps refugees and displaced persons with shelter and basic needs.
- World Food Programme (WFP): Provides food assistance to displaced and conflict-affected people.
Sudan:
- ICRC: Active in providing emergency assistance and medical care.
- MSF: Offers emergency medical services to those caught in the conflict.
- Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC): Provides shelter, education, and legal aid to displaced populations.
- UNICEF: Focuses on children’s health, nutrition, and education.
- World Food Programme (WFP): Provides food assistance to displaced persons and vulnerable populations.
Syria:
- ICRC: Delivers humanitarian aid and emergency medical services.
- MSF: Provides medical care and supplies to civilians.
- International Rescue Committee (IRC): Focuses on health, education, and support for refugees and displaced populations.
- UNICEF: Provides education, protection, and nutritional services to children.
- Mercy Corps: Delivers food, water, and shelter to those affected by the conflict.
Yemen:
- ICRC: Supplies medical assistance and delivers food and essential services to conflict-affected areas.
- Oxfam: Works on food security, water, and sanitation services.
- Save the Children: Focuses on child protection, education, and health services.
- MSF: Provides life-saving medical aid, including maternal and child health services.
- WFP: Provides emergency food aid to millions suffering from famine conditions.
Ethiopia:
- ICRC: Provides emergency medical services and food assistance.
- NRC: Supports displaced populations with shelter, food, and legal aid.
- UNICEF: Works on child protection, education, and nutrition programs.
- MSF: Offers medical services in conflict-affected areas.
- Action Against Hunger: Focuses on nutrition, clean water, and food security.
Myanmar:
- ICRC: Provides medical aid, food assistance, and sanitation services.
- MSF: Offers medical care in conflict-affected regions.
- IRC: Supports refugees and displaced persons with essential services.
- UNICEF: Provides education, child protection, and health services.
- Save the Children: Focuses on children’s health, education, and well-being.
Somalia:
- ICRC: Supplies food, water, and healthcare to civilians affected by conflict and drought.
- MSF: Provides medical services, including for malnutrition and conflict-related injuries.
- WFP: Distributes emergency food aid to combat famine.
- NRC: Supports displaced populations with shelter, education, and legal services.
- Save the Children: Focuses on malnutrition, education, and child protection.
Mali:
- ICRC: Provides emergency aid, medical services, and food assistance to conflict-affected populations.
- MSF: Delivers healthcare to those injured or displaced by violence.
- WFP: Provides food assistance to displaced and vulnerable populations.
- NRC: Supports displaced populations with shelter, education, and food security.
- Oxfam: Focuses on food security, water, and sanitation projects.
Israel and Palestinian Territories:
- ICRC: Provides humanitarian aid, medical assistance, and support to displaced populations.
- MSF: Offers medical care in conflict zones.
- Save the Children: Focuses on children’s education, health, and protection.
- World Food Programme (WFP): Provides food assistance to vulnerable populations.
Haiti:
- ICRC: Provides essential services such as food, water, and healthcare.
- MSF: Operates medical facilities and offers emergency medical aid.
- World Food Programme (WFP): Provides food and nutrition support to impoverished communities.
- UNICEF: Focuses on child health, education, and protection.
- NRC: Supports vulnerable populations with shelter, legal aid, and food security.
Lebanon:
- ICRC: Provides medical services, food, and water to people affected by economic and political crises.
- UNICEF: Works on child health, education, and protection in affected areas.
- WFP: Offers food assistance to vulnerable communities.
- Save the Children: Focuses on children’s education, nutrition, and well-being.
- NRC: Supports vulnerable populations with legal aid, shelter, and food security.
Niger:
- ICRC: Provides humanitarian aid, food assistance, and healthcare to conflict-affected communities.
- WFP: Delivers emergency food assistance to displaced persons and refugees.
- NRC: Supports displaced populations with shelter, education, and legal services.
- UNICEF: Focuses on children’s health, nutrition, and education.
Burkina Faso:
- ICRC: Provides emergency aid, food, and healthcare to civilians affected by conflict.
- WFP: Offers food assistance to displaced populations.
- NRC: Supports displaced populations with education, legal aid, and food security.
- MSF: Provides medical services, including trauma care and vaccinations.
Colombia:
- ICRC: Provides medical care and support to displaced persons and victims of conflict.
- NRC: Offers education, shelter, and legal aid to displaced populations.
- UNHCR: Focuses on refugees and displaced persons, providing shelter and support.
- World Food Programme (WFP): Provides food assistance to vulnerable populations.
Afghanistan:
- ICRC: Supplies medical services and emergency aid to conflict-affected areas.
- MSF: Provides medical care, focusing on maternal and child health services.
- WFP: Offers food assistance to combat famine and malnutrition.
- Save the Children: Focuses on education, health, and child protection.
- UNICEF: Supports children with health, education, and nutrition services.
Peru:
- ICRC: Provides humanitarian aid and support in areas of civil unrest.
- Save the Children: Focuses on child protection, health, and education.
- Oxfam: Works on food security, clean water, and livelihoods projects in rural areas.
- Amnesty International: Monitors human rights and assists vulnerable communities.
Venezuela:
- ICRC: Provides medical assistance and humanitarian aid to displaced and vulnerable populations.
- WFP: Provides food assistance in response to the country’s economic crisis.
- MSF: Offers healthcare services, particularly in rural areas.
- Save the Children: Focuses on nutrition, education, and child protection.
Iran:
- ICRC: Works on humanitarian efforts related to conflict and disaster relief.
- UNICEF: Focuses on child welfare, health, and education.
- NRC: Supports displaced persons and refugees with shelter and legal assistance.
- Amnesty International: Advocates for human rights and provides legal aid to victims of political repression.
Pakistan:
- ICRC: Provides healthcare and emergency relief to conflict-affected areas.
- WFP: Offers food assistance to those affected by conflict and natural disasters.
- UNICEF: Focuses on children’s health, nutrition, and education.
- Save the Children: Provides education, health, and child protection services.
These organizations focus on providing immediate relief, health services, food, shelter, and education to vulnerable populations in these conflict zones and areas of unrest.