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| # | Organization | Cause | Region | Last 12 months | % change | Trend |
|---|
Last 12 months, split by outcome
| Month | Killed | Wounded | Kidnapped | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 14 | 31 | 9 | 43 |
| Oct 2025 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 48 |
| Nov 2025 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ranked by people affected
| # | Organization | Cause | Impact score | Activities | Trend | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Salvation Army | Health, Relief | 66.6Mostly North America | 8 | ||
| 2 | Americares Foundation | Health | 62.0Global | 6 | ||
| 3 | United Way Worldwide | Education, Relief, Health | 66.6United States | 4 | ||
| 4 | American Red Cross | Health, Relief, Education | —UnratedGlobal | 45 | ||
| 5 | Feeding America | Relief, Health, Human Rights | —UnratedUnited States | 7 |
Last 12 months, split by outcome
| Month | Killed | Wounded | Kidnapped | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 14 | 31 | 9 | 43 |
| Oct 2025 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 48 |
| Nov 2025 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ranked by people affected
| Month | Given | Impact band | Activities logged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $0K | Not rated | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | $0K | Moderate | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | $0K | Moderate | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | $0K | Not rated | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | $0K | Not rated | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | $0K | Not rated | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | $0K | Not rated | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | $0K | Not rated | 0 |
| May 2026 | $0K | Substantial | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | $0K | Moderate | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | $0K | Substantial | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | $0K | Not rated | 0 |
Americares is a global health and disaster relief nonprofit that provides medicine, medical supplies and healthcare services to people affected by poverty, disasters and other emergencies. Founded in 1979, the organization works with healthcare providers, governments and community organizations to improve access to medical care in vulnerable communities.
Americares responds to natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies while also supporting long-term health programs. Its work includes medicine and medical supply distribution, disaster response, disease prevention, maternal and child health, mental health services and strengthening local health systems. The organization operates in the United States and internationally, working through partnerships with healthcare facilities and other organizations to reach communities facing significant health challenges.
Aid workers killed, wounded, kidnapped or detained worldwide
Each entry is one incident, with the people involved named wherever sources have released those names.
Last 12 months, split by outcome
| Month | Killed | Wounded | Kidnapped | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 14 | 31 | 9 | 43 |
| Oct 2025 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 48 |
| Nov 2025 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ranked by people affected
One INGO-contracted driver was kidnapped by unknown armed actors while preparing for Ebola-related activities in Mugwo, Yei, Central Equatoria. The driver was released a day later. Means of attack recorded as kidnapping. Context ambush. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6204.
One male NNGO director was arrested at his home during a raid for unknown reasons in Nablus, the West Bank. Means of attack recorded as detention/arrest. Context raid. Actor Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6209.
One female INGO aid worker was injured by shrapnel at her home during a Russian aerial bombardment in Kyiv. Means of attack recorded as shelling. Context combat/crossfire. Actor Russian Armed Forces. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6208.
Two international INGO aid workers were kidnapped by a tribal community over allegations of having links with the RSF in Adre, Ouaddai. The aid workers were freed some days later. Means of attack recorded as kidnapping. Actor Tribal groups. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident…
One female NGO aid worker was killed during an airstrike attack that hit her home in Kharkiv. Her son was also injured during the attack (not counted). Means of attack recorded as aerial bombardment general. Context combat/crossfire. Actor Russian Armed Forces. Source: Aid Worker Security…
An unknown number of aid truck drivers were detained by the IDF at the Salem Abu checkpoint when attempting to deliver aid in their trucks in Rafah, Gaza Strip. (Defaulted to two). Means of attack recorded as detention/arrest. Context ambush. Actor Israel Defense Forces (IDF).…
Two aid workers were kidnapped by unknown armed actors who demanded a ransom along the Yei-Kaya road, in Central Equatoria. Their whereabouts remain unknown. Means of attack recorded as kidnapping. Context ambush. Actor type non-state armed group: unknown. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6196.
At least two NRCS aid workers were injured during a landmine explosion that affected their ambulance in Zawtar El Charqiyeh, Nabatieh. Means of attack recorded as landmine. Context individual attack. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6192.
At least one aid worker from the Ebola response team was injured when motorcycle taxi drivers attacked the response team that was trying to transfer patients in Beni, North Kivu. Means of attack recorded as bodily assault. Context ambush. Actor Motorcycle taxi drivers. Source: Aid…
One UN-contracted truck driver was shot and injured when unknown actors ambushed a convoy in Ad Dabbah, Northern Sudan. Means of attack recorded as shooting. Context ambush. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6200.
One NGO aid worker was arrested by local authorities over allegations of being linked to a communal meeting that ended in misunderstanding among participants in Kodok, Fashoda, Upper Nile. Means of attack recorded as detention/arrest. Context individual attack. Actor Local authorities. Source: Aid Worker Security…
One NNGO aid worker was shot and killed while guarding aid trucks in Rafah, Gaza Strip. Means of attack recorded as shooting. Actor Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6199.
One male INGO driver was killed for unknown reasons at the Kerem Shalom cross-point in southern Gaza. Means of attack not recorded. Actor Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6184.
One male INGO aid worker was killed during an airstrike in Northern Gaza, Gaza Strip. Means of attack recorded as aerial bombardment general. Actor Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6183.
One UN-contracted boat driver was arrested by the local authorities over the non-payment of taxes associated with a UN convoy mission in Malaka, Upper Nile. Means of attack recorded as detention/arrest. Context individual attack. Actor Local authorities. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6198.
One female aid worker from a coordination body was detained by the Israeli authorities at her home in Ramallah, West Bank. Means of attack recorded as detention/arrest. Context individual attack. Actor Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6195.
According to UN agency reports, one additional UN agency staff member was killed in the Gaza Strip between June 2nd and June 8th, 2026. Further information on the exact whereabouts or the means of attack is unknown at this time. Means of attack not recorded.…
One local UN aid worker was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department in connection with an alleged domestic matter in Juba, Central Equatoria. Means of attack recorded as detention/arrest. Context individual attack. Actor Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6202.
One NGO aid worker was shot and killed by unknown actors while traveling back to Jebel Boma after submitting humanitarian reports in Pibor, Jonglei. Means of attack recorded as shooting. Context ambush. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6201.
One NRCS aid worker was injured by protestors when violence broke out at an activity with returnees in Mwanza, Southern region. Means of attack recorded as bodily assault. Context mob violence. Actor Civilians. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 6189.
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