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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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | Relief, Education, Health | —UnratedGlobal | 44 | ||
| 5 | Feeding America | Relief, Health, Human Rights | —UnratedUnited States | 6 |
Last 12 months, split by outcome
| Month | Killed | Wounded | Kidnapped | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ranked by people affected
Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization that works with communities affected by poverty, conflict, disasters and climate change. Founded in 1979, the organization operates in more than 30 countries, providing emergency assistance while supporting longer-term efforts to help communities recover and build resilience.
Its programs cover humanitarian response, food security, economic development, water and sanitation, climate resilience, peacebuilding and governance. Mercy Corps works with local communities, governments, businesses and other organizations to respond to crises and develop solutions that can improve livelihoods and strengthen communities over the long term.
Board Chair and former Chief Legal Officer of Twitter, where she led the company's legal, public policy and trust and safety teams. Currently serves on the board of Planet Labs, a provider of daily satellite imagery.
Retired PwC partner with 18 years of experience at the partner and C-suite level, having led PwC's U.S. International Development practice focused on social impact.
Chair of the Net Impact Board of Directors and an advisor to the Initiative for Equity and Social Justice at the Presidio Graduate School. Former Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at Symantec Corporation, where she oversaw the company's environmental, social…
Director of the Ethics and Compliance Initiative at the Ethics Resource Center and a UN Global Compact Expert. Previously served as Group Chief Ethics Officer of L'Oreal Group.
Chair of the Advisory Board of the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford and a member of the board of Harvard University Press. Previously served as Chairman of Penguin Random House and Chairman and CEO of Penguin Group.
Founder of Aura Leadership and Development, an executive search firm focused on identifying and developing global leadership talent. Spent 14 years as Vice Chair of Korn Ferry's CEO and Board Practice.
American diplomat who served as Chief of Protocol of the United States with the rank of Ambassador from 2009 to 2013. Also served as Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Social Secretary, and as Special Assistant to First…
Chief Executive Officer, leading a global team of humanitarians providing relief and long-term development support in more than 30 countries. Previously served as Chief Operating Officer of CARE and of Habitat for Humanity.
Partner at McKinsey and Company, where he leads the firm's global Crisis Response and Resilience service lines. Has advised organizations through more than 60 major crises and disruptions across the public and private sectors.
Chief Executive Officer of African Risk Capacity Ltd, a specialist insurance company providing coverage to African countries for extreme weather events and natural disasters. Previously held senior insurance and asset management roles with the AXA Group in London, Paris and…
Chief Financial Officer of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia. Previously spent 13 years in senior finance roles with Diageo across Kenya, Indonesia, Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Senior Fellow with the Future of Diplomacy Project at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center and adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Served as the first-ever U.S. Special Representative to Muslim Communities under Secretaries Clinton and Kerry.
Board-certified radiation oncologist and biotechnology executive who currently serves as CEO and Vice Chairman of NKGen Biotech. Volunteers treating Medicaid and uninsured patients and previously served on the faculty of Cedars-Sinai's Samuel Oschin Cancer Center.
Equity-minded facilitator, community organizer and fundraiser with more than 20 years of experience, including as Associate Director of MIT D-Lab. Partners with local communities on asset-based, community-driven design projects in countries including Uganda, Haiti, Ghana and Tanzania.
Fellow at Stanford's Distinguished Careers Institute and former Chief Operating Officer for Reality Labs at Meta Platforms. Also serves as a Board Director for The New York Times.
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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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