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Smaller Disasters

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Disasters are frequent, little-known, and devastating. And they are occurring more often due to climate change. They may not be newsworthy but these "small" disasters are big enough to overwhelm a country's response capacity.

When that happens, the Humanitarian Coalition is there. Around the clock. Around the world.

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Our response to smaller disasters is co-funded by Global Affairs Canada through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund.

Millions of people are impacted by disasters every year

Here are some of their stories:

Thanks to CARE Canada, Batula received life-saving cash assistance to help provide for her family's urgent needs.
Child-friendly spaces as a lifeline for displaced children. Discover Gor's story and how World Vision helped him adapt to his new reality.
Struggling with sudden health changes and no safe access to care, Jennah found help through Doctors of the World, transforming her life—and becoming a voice for women's health in her village.
Read Ali's story and learn more about how Islamic Relief provided assistance to his family in Gaza.

Get Involved

Support families and communities who are devastated by disasters, around the clock and around the world. There are three ways to get involved: