Humanitarian aid refers to the assistance provided to people in need during emergencies, such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, or humanitarian crises. Its primary purpose is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity. This aid can come in various forms, including food, water, medical care, shelter, and sanitation services. Humanitarian aid is typically delivered by governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations, and charitable groups. It aims to address the immediate needs of individuals and communities affected by crises and may also include support for recovery and rebuilding efforts. The guiding principles of humanitarian aid include humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, ensuring that aid is delivered based on need alone, without discrimination.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release USAID funds frozen by a controversial executive order. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali's ruling affects nine nonprofits, including the Global…