The DONARE FAQs section provides curated answers to some of the most common questions related to humanitarian action. It is intended as a reference tool, offering concise explanations of key concepts, principles, and practices that regularly feature in the coverage of DONARE. Questions and answers are designed primarily for educational purposes and do not replace official legal or policy guidance.
The FAQs are organized in the following way:
- Humanitarian Aid – outlining the objectives, modalities, and scope of humanitarian assistance.
- Humanitarian Crises – introducing the basic features and contexts of humanitarian emergencies.
- Humanitarian Actors – describing the roles and responsibilities of different organizations and stakeholders, and how humanitarian action is coordinated.
- Humanitarian Funding – explaining how humanitarian action is financed and how funds are managed.
- International Humanitarian Law (IHL) – clarifying the rules that apply in armed conflict and their relevance for humanitarian work.
For additional terminology and in-depth information, please consult our Glossary. Related information is available in the FAQs about DONARE.
Please note: The FAQs section is under active development.