Context
Protect Humanitarians is an independent NGO advocating for better protection and support of humanitarian personnel. In 2023 alone, a total of 595 humanitarian aid workers were victims of major attacks, with 280 losing their lives in 33 countries. This marks the highest number of fatalities ever recorded, a 137% increase in fatalities compared to the previous year. These acts of violence disproportionately affect locally recruited personnel, according to the Aid Worker Security Database.
Protect Humanitarians is a neutral and independent organisation, established in March 2024 with the support of the King Baudouin Foundation. You can follow our work here.
Goals
This fund has three objectives:
- Provide emergency support (medical, material and/or legal) to affected local humanitarian aid workers and/or their families in the course of their duties;
- Advance the analysis of threats against humanitarian workers and raise awareness among decision-makers and the general public about the need to protect humanitarian actors;
- Develop inter-organisational research and learning to promote best practices in mental health and legal assistance to humanitarian survivors after incidents.
Myriad Canada’s role is to carry out charitable activities across the globe in accordance with its charitable purposes. We control and monitor the use of funds and the progress of charitable activities to ensure that donations made to Myriad Canada have the greatest impact in accordance with donors’ expressed wishes. As a member of the Myriad Alliance with offices in Canada, the US, Europe, Asia and Australia, Myriad Canada has a vast international network and extensive practical expertise.
How to support this project?
By credit card: At the top right of this page, indicate the amount you wish to donate, and make the donation online by credit card. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes by e-mail just a few minutes after making the donation. It is simple and quick!
By cheque:
- Make your cheque out to Myriad Canada.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: We receive a lot of cheques! You must please indicate “Project D606 – Protect Humanitarians Fund” in the memo line of your cheque to ensure that it is allocated correctly.
- Mail your cheque to: Myriad Canada, 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 1670, Montreal, QC, H3B 2B6, Canada.
By Direct Deposit:
- For transfer instructions, please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Donation of Securities:
- Please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Monthly Donations:
- We use CanadaHelps. Please find the link here.
If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All donations are eligible for a tax receipt in Canada.
The projects are managed with the greatest care and professionalism.