UN

What is UN?

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter. The UN has evolved over the years to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. But one thing has stayed the same: it remains the one place on Earth where all the world’s nations can gather together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity.

How do they help?

Disaster Risk Reduction:

Global catastrophe risk reduction initiatives are supported by the UN through its Office for catastrophe Risk Reduction (UNDRR). One of the main disaster risks is flooding, so the UN collaborates with member states to create plans and regulations that lower the risk of flooding, increase preparedness, and strengthen resistance to flooding.

Humanitarian Response: 

Communities impacted by floods frequently get humanitarian aid from the UN, mostly through organizations like the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). This include providing food, clean water, shelter, and emergency relief supplies to people affected by flooding.