19/08/2026
When disaster strikes, there are people who choose to move towards the crisis, bringing help, reassurance and hope to those who need it most.
For humanitarian relief workers, every day on the ground is an opportunity to help a family find safety, access essential supplies and take another step towards recovery.
Across our partner organisations, these relief workers navigate difficult conditions to reach communities affected by floods, cyclones and other disasters. From providing food and safe drinking water to hygiene essentials and other critical support, their work helps families get through some of their most difficult days.
And while they may not be able to solve every challenge, every family reached, every child protected and every life made a little easier makes their efforts worthwhile.
On , we celebrate the people who continue to show up for communities in times of crisis, often despite the challenges they face themselves.
Today, we honour their courage, compassion and commitment to making a difference when it matters most.