A humanitarian crisis is a situation that poses a significant threat to the health, safety, and well-being of a large number of people, often as a result of conflict, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events. It is characterized by substantial disruptions to the normal functioning of society, leading to urgent needs for assistance, including food, water, shelter, medical care, and protection. Humanitarian crises can arise from various factors, such as wars, ethnic conflicts, pandemics, earthquakes, famine, and other emergencies resulting in widespread human suffering and loss of life. In such situations, humanitarian organizations often intervene to provide relief and support to affected populations to alleviate suffering and restore basic human rights and dignity.
An escalation in conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since early 2025 has displaced approximately a million people and seized strategic locations like Goma and Bukavu. Incidents of…