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| # | Organization | Cause | Region | Last 12 months | % change | Trend |
|---|
Last 12 months, split by outcome
| Month | Killed | Wounded | Kidnapped | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 48 |
| Oct 2025 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 48 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 48 |
| Oct 2025 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 48 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ranked by people affected
The British Red Cross is a humanitarian charity that helps people in crisis in the UK and around the world. Founded in 1870, it is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and provides practical and emotional support to people affected by disasters, emergencies, conflict and displacement.
Its work includes emergency response, refugee and asylum support, first aid, crisis support, family reunification and assistance for people experiencing hardship. The British Red Cross works with communities, volunteers, governments and other humanitarian organizations to help people recover from emergencies and build resilience.
Former strategy partner at Accenture who created and ran its global strategic think tank, currently chair of Housing Solutions and the Staff College for Leadership in Healthcare.
Senior policy adviser in the Scottish public sector and longtime British Red Cross volunteer, holding a master's degree in international law and international security.
Chartered accountant and former senior audit partner at Deloitte, now a director of the London Symphony Orchestra and non-executive director of two REITs.
Director of strategy and organisational development at Roccia, and a Clore Social Leadership Programme Fellow specialising in equality, diversity and inclusion.
Co-founder of PayPal Europe and former Chief Commercial Officer at JustGiving, now Chair of the ethical lender FairForYou.
CEO UK at Weber Shandwick, leading operations and strategy across London, Manchester and Scotland with over 25 years of experience in communications.
Group CEO of WH Smith PLC, having overseen the retailer's international expansion and chairing its ESG Steering Group.
Former Pro Vice-Chancellor International of Manchester Metropolitan University and Chairman of St Luke's Cheshire Hospice, currently Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire.
Former UN Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and British diplomat of over 30 years, later Chair of the UK Electoral Commission.
Longtime emergency response volunteer and former member of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service.
Special Advisor to the Independent Film Trust and Vice President at a leading UK bank, and an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Wealth Management Associate on RBC Brewin Dolphin's specialist Charity Team, supporting trustees on investment strategy and governance.
Development Lead at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead and former British Red Cross President for Co. Durham and Teesside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 48 |
| Oct 2025 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 48 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
| Dec 2025 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 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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