These causes have to be caused, most of the time they are natural but how natural are they really when caused or made worse by man-made climate change, and how natural is it really when people are forced to live in areas where it is too dangerous to live. Other times though they are completely man-made, like wars and destroying of crops so people starve.

All these things can happen fast and in populated areas which leads to many dead or dying and this leaves them in need of humanitarian aid.

What is humanitarian aid?

In situations out of our control, we all need help. This is especially so when help is restricted in cruel dictatorships and in war-stricken areas. In these cases, humanitarian aid is needed but it can’t reach its destination due to a lot of things. Take the crisis in Venezuela for example (click here if you not sure what that is) Maduro (the countries dictator) is blocking food aid getting into his country because history shows that doing this would destabilise his power over the country. This leaves millions of people in need of help. If we are fair though, foreign aid could destabilise the country if not done right. The USA has a long history of only doing things for its own good and not of the good of the people who need it so any help that does come from that country could be only for political power.

Anyway here are some organisations that are safe to donate to….

(I got these here. I checked them all out beforehand. I think they are especially good as they protect protesters who are defending their rights. All credit goes to Buzz feed. All I did was simplify the language. Also for pictures, sign up to my mailing list and your email will have pictures)

• Feed those who are protesting to defend their rights. You can help here.

• Donate supplies to Central University of Venezuela medical students, who are treating the injured.This is a list of the first-aid supplies that are needed by Green Cross members (UCV First Aid). Supplies can be bought through Amazon and you have the choice to ship the products directly to Miami, from where, at no additional cost, the packages are shipped to Venezuela.

To donate, go here. Keep up-to-date on new ways to help, follow the group's official accounts:

Instagram: @primerosauxiliosucv

Twitter: @PA_UCV

Facebook: PrimerosAuxiliosUCV

• Collaborate Blue Helmets, a Venezuelan non-governmental organization that works to give to humanitarian first aid.

@cascosazulesve / Via instagram.com

Blue Helmet is a group of health professionals who can be identified in the protests by the blue helmets they wear. They give immediate primary care to the injured. (They are not with the United Nations peace corps).

They are always organizing fundraising campaigns around the world. For information on how to help, go here.

• Santuario Luna, a place that helps and protects dozens of abandoned cats and dogs in Venezuela. (this one is my favourite)

@santuarioluna / Via instagram.com

Animals are not excluded from the crisis that Venezuela is going through, with more and more pets abandoned each day. They also suffer from tear gas and bullets shot by the military forces.

The main mission of Santuario Luna is to help cats and dogs who live on the streets, provide them with veterinary care, feed and stabilize them, and try to find them a safe home that they can live in. If now home can be found, they're sheltered for life.

Any contribution (be it medicine, food, or pet products) are welcomed. They also have accounts with Banco Bicentenario and Bank of America.

Website: http://fundacionsantuarioluna.com

Instagram: @Santuarioluna

Facebook: SantuarioLuna

• Helmets vs Bombs, an initiative that provides protection for protesters.

@cascosvsbombas / Via instagram.com

"Protecting the heads of the future" is the motto of Helmets Vs. Bombs, which gives helmets painted with the Venezuelan flag to protect protesters.

They have already reached the maximum donation amount they requested and are giving out free helmets on the streets.

If you have a helmet in your house that you want to donate, or if you want to contact the group, visit:

Instagram: @cascosvsbombas

Twitter: @cascosvsbombas

Facebook: cascosvsbombas

• Help feed children affected by the food scarcity crisis.

Child malnutrition in Venezuela has reached alarming levels due to a combination of the shortage and high cost of food. Hospitals across the country reportedly receive between 10 to 15 malnourished children each day in emergency rooms and not all of them survive.

Sharing for Life helps children who are in critical health condition and need food.

You can donate here or at any of the spots around the world where supplies are collected.

Follow them here:

Instagram: @comparteporunavida

Sitio Web: http://comparteporunavida.com/en

• Sun.Risas, a renowned nonprofit with multiple ways of helping.

Sun.risas is a nonprofit that helps children around the world. Due to the crisis in Venezuela, they have a tab on their website dedicated to supporting Venezuelans.

You can donate supplies safely here, contributing $1 via Venmo (info here), or donating money through any of the campaigns that support the organization here.

You can also follow them on Instagram to learn about their collection campaigns:

Instagram: @sun.risas