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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 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| 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
The James Irvine Foundation is a private foundation established in 1937 through the estate of James Irvine, whose family had longstanding agricultural and land interests in California. The foundation is dedicated to improving economic opportunity for low-income workers and creating a California where everyone can participate in a vibrant economy, with its work concentrated on helping workers and communities gain greater economic security.
Its grantmaking supports efforts to improve job quality, strengthen worker voice and expand pathways to good jobs that provide better wages and stability. The foundation partners with nonprofits, employers, policymakers and worker-serving organizations to advance changes in industries and labor markets, particularly for workers who have historically faced limited economic opportunity. Its current work is focused primarily on California, reflecting its longstanding commitment to the state.
Maria Anguiano became Chair of The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors in January 2026, after previously chairing the board's Program Committee, bringing experience across technology, education, finance, and philanthropy.
Tim Rios is Senior Vice President for Wells Fargo's Social Impact and Sustainability Group, leading the company's Rural and Native American strategy, and served as Irvine's Board Chair from 2022 until early 2026.
Kafi D. Blumenfield is the former founding executive director of Discovery Cube Los Angeles and is now building the leadership development organization Alisyo.
Paulette Brown-Hinds, PhD, is Founder and Publisher of Voice Media Ventures and the first Black president of the California News Publishers Association.
Marc McMorris is Co-CEO and Co-Chair of the Investment Committee at Carrick Capital Partners and serves as a Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania.
Sheri Dunn Berry is a strategist with the Wend Collective who oversees a social impact fund's investments in building the civic capacity of diverse U.S. communities.
Brenna Butler Garcia is Vice President of Community Relations at A.G. Spanos Companies in Stockton and a former CEO of the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Teresa Matsui is President and CEO of Matsui Nursery, Inc. and leads the Matsui Foundation, which has awarded more than $8 million in scholarships in the Salinas Valley.
Sara Recktenwald serves as a director on The James Irvine Foundation's Board of Directors.
Goodwin Liu is an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court and the S. William Green Visiting Professor of Public Law at Harvard Law School.
Eliseo Medina is a longtime labor and immigrant-rights leader who served as International Secretary-Treasurer of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
John Frank serves as a director on The James Irvine Foundation's Board of Directors.
Michael Chui is a Partner at the McKinsey Global Institute researching the impact of AI
Susan Masten, a member of the Yurok Tribe of Northern California, is President and CEO of Women Empowering Women for Indian Nations and a Del Norte County Supervisor.
Vivian Velasco Paz is Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Paz Dermatology, with offices in Fresno and Visalia, California.
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 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| 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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