We all do it. When disasters strike and wars erupt, we grab our phones, we share everything we can on social media, and we do our best to support the people suffering. Depending on the crisis, this attention can last days, weeks, and in some rare cases, years. But what happens to the people whose crisis never makes the headlines?
International funding and global attention are often monopolised by only one or two crises at a time. And whilst it’s important we keep talking about these crises – like the war in Gaza – it is equally important we share the spotlight with others who need it. Here are 5 other displacement crises that need your attention right now.
Chad
Before the eruption of war in Sudan, Chad was already a country in crisis.
Climate shocks, disease outbreaks, and violent attacks from groups like Boko Haram have stretched the country’s resources thin.
Since 2023, Chad has received a massive influx of migrants from Sudan. Over 1.1 million people have fled across the border into Eastern Chad. However, this area is severely underdeveloped, and people are struggling to access basic resources.
With the Sudan war still raging, and thousands of people coming into Chad daily, the need for emergency shelter will continue to grow
Burkina Faso
A decade ago, Burkina Faso appeared to a beacon of peace amongst a region marred by violence. Today, it is the epicentre of ongoing conflict across the Sahel.
Across Burkina Faso, over 2 million people have fled their homes to escape violent armed groups. Almost daily, indiscriminate attacks on civilians, hospitals and schools are creating new waves of displacement.
Despite the severity of the situation in Burkina Faso, the crisis remains underfunded and largely ignored by the international community.
Cameroon
Cameroon is fighting three separate humanitarian crises.
In the Far North, violence, kidnappings, and explosive devices have displaced thousands. In the North-West and South-West, eight years of conflict have witnessed violent incidents and human rights violations. And in the eastern regions, refugees from the Central African Republic are putting pressure on an area with already scarce resources.
Across the country, violence, intercommunal conflicts, disasters, and epidemics have pushed 3.3 million people into requiring humanitarian assistance.
Mozambique
Mozambique is one of the most unequal countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
In 2017, inequality, corruption, and lack of trust in the government manifested into al Shabaab. This insurgency group terrorises local communities with frequent looting, theft, violence and abduction.
In 2024, al Shabaab intensified its attacks, displacing more people in the first five months than the last three years combined. There are now more than 830,000 people displaced within Mozambique.
Yemen
Yemen is now in its tenth year of civil war.
The decade of fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels has uprooted over 4.5 million people, completely destroyed the economy, and has wiped out basic services.
In addition to the extensive damage inflicted by war, Yemen ranks as the world’s third most vulnerable country to climate change. Last year, climate-related events affected 1.3 million people – a shocking 68 percent increase – and 76% of new displacements were caused by flooding and storms.
How you can help
With a regular monthly donation, you can help us be ready to support people with emergency shelter – even when the crisis doesn’t make the news.
When we know how many donations we have planned in the coming months, we know how many communities we can help recover after disaster.
This could be the difference between us making the decision to go into a disaster-zone or deciding not to. And that could be the difference between life and death for the people we help.
Please, if you are able, consider starting a regular gift today.
