humanitarian aid
/hjuːmənɪˈteəriən eɪd/ · hu.man.i.ta.ri.an aid
noun
- Assistance provided to individuals or communities in need, often in response to a disaster or conflict, and typically involving food, shelter, medical care, and other essential supplies. The international community provided significant humanitarian aid to the affected regions after the devastating earthquake.
- Efforts made to alleviate human suffering, promote development, and protect human rights, often through non-governmental organizations, governments, or other entities. The humanitarian aid organization worked tirelessly to deliver aid to refugees in a war-torn country.
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Did you know? The concept of humanitarian aid has been present throughout history, with ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks providing aid to those in need, but the modern concept of humanitarian aid as we know it today began to take shape in the late 19th century.