2025 was marked by an unprecedented breadth of humanitarian operations, with the emergency.lu team responding swiftly and effectively to crises across the globe. Over the course of the year, 15 operations were conducted, reflecting a sustained commitment to readiness, rapid deployment, and international solidarity.
Every major humanitarian crisis of 2025 triggered a response—often under severe time pressure and challenging operational conditions.
Global reach, diverse crises
Operations in 2025 spanned multiple regions and crisis types, from sudden‑onset natural disasters to complex conflicts and fragile contexts:
- Ireland – Storm Eowyn: Deployment of a 65 kVA generator to support emergency power needs.
- Gaza – Conflict: Multiple air operations, including flights from Bucharest to Tirana, Bucharest to Paris, and Bucharest to Luxembourg.
- Chad – Sudan Conflict:
- Extension of the inter‑agency humanitarian hub with additional prefabs and installations.
- Deployment of an O3b mPOWER connectivity pilot in Farchana to support affected communities.
- North Macedonia – Nightclub Fire: Two emergency flights from Skopje to Budapest and Zadar to support response and medical evacuation efforts.
- Cabo Verde – Heavy Rainfall: Delivery of blankets to support affected populations.
- Niger – Fragile Context: Provision of connectivity for the Tahoua community center, supporting local resilience and humanitarian coordination.
- Myanmar – Earthquake: Delivery of family tents, blankets, kitchen sets, and toilets to support displaced families.
- Panama – Darién Migration Route: Provision of satellite connectivity for two UNHCR operational sites, strengthening protection and humanitarian operations in a high‑pressure migration context.
- Jamaica – Hurricane Melissa: Deployment of tarpaulins and diesel generators for emergency shelter and power.
- Vietnam – Typhoon Kalmaegi: Delivery of tents and kitchen sets to support disaster‑affected households.
- DRC – Fragile Context: Deployment of connectivity solutions for communities and humanitarians in three remote sites.
- Sri Lanka – Cyclone Ditwah: Provision of family tents, kitchen sets, sleeping mats, and foldable beds to support displaced families.
Logistics by the numbers
The operational tempo of 2025 was matched by a significant logistical effort:
- Over 63 metric tons of humanitarian items and technical equipment shipped
- Approximately 300 cubic meters of cargo, equivalent to around three C‑130 cargo aircraft, or half of a strategic C‑17 airlift
These shipments included shelter materials, generators, connectivity solutions, and specialized equipment—each tailored to the specific needs of the crisis at hand.
A year defined by readiness and reliability
Across all 15 operations, a consistent priority guided action: deliver the right support, at the right time, to the right place. Whether responding to conflict, climate‑driven disasters, or protracted fragile situations, 2025 demonstrated the value of preparedness, strong partnerships, and the ability to mobilize rapidly at global scale.
