In 2022, natural disasters and human-made crises affected communities and nations across the globe more than in previous years. As the leading source of humanitarian information, ReliefWeb played a vital role in providing timely and accurate information to humanitarians responding to the needs of the affected people. ReliefWeb witnessed a significant increase in the number of users seeking information, reaching the remarkable milestone of 20 million users in 2022. This means the number of users has more than doubled in the past five years from 6.9 million users in 2017 - a testament to the site's continued usefulness to humanitarian response and recovery efforts.
In recent years, the number of natural disasters documented on ReliefWeb has been consistently high, rising to a record 111 in 2022, against 90 disasters in 2021 and 82 in 2020. These numbers emphasize the ongoing need for a coordinated humanitarian response to crises around the world. ReliefWeb's diligent editorial team works 24/7 to provide the latest updates to humanitarians on the ground. Reports from the Philippines, Ukraine, and Pakistan were the most read by our users. In the Philippines, ReliefWeb provided reliable and timely information to both affected communities and aid organizations responding to the aftermath of floods, tropical storms and an earthquake in July, which affected millions of people and caused widespread damage and displacement. In Ukraine, ReliefWeb played a crucial role in delivering continuous updates on an ongoing humanitarian crisis and significant displacement of civilians in neighbouring countries and beyond. In Pakistan, severe floods affected 20.6 million people in July 2022, causing catastrophic damage and loss of life.
ReliefWeb recognizes the crucial role played by non-governmental organizations, which represent 41% of all entities posting reports on the platform. In 2022, ReliefWeb added 129 NGOs as reliable reporting sources. While 62% of the reports posted on ReliefWeb are from international organizations, it is encouraging to see that 14% of the reports come from NGOs, demonstrating the importance of their contribution to providing reliable information from the field.
In conclusion, ReliefWeb remains the leading source for humanitarian information, providing vital updates for aid organizations, donors, governments and communities affected by disasters and crises around the world. Our record-breaking 20 million users in 2022 underline the critical role ReliefWeb plays in disaster response and recovery efforts, making a difference in the lives of millions of people.
