The world knows no shortage of calamity. Earthquakes. Floods. Wars. Many times these events — because of their enormity, their political consequences, their proximity to us, or some other attention-grabbing factor — capture widespread public attention. Other times, however, a crisis just as severe is overlooked, forgotten or ignored.

These are the world's silent disasters. They are often persistent, unresolved crises of great magnitude that, for whatever reason, have failed to merit the attention and resources necessary to successfully address them.

This campaign will help to raise awareness, marshal resources and offer our supporters ways to help people who live amid these catastrophes.