World Humanitarian Day is an international day dedicated to honouring humanitarian workers and celebrating the incredible work they do across the world. It is also a moment to pay tribute to aid workers who have lost their lives trying to help others.

A selection of images capturing the incredible work of local aid workers who are often the first responders in the aftermath of a disaster and work in some of the world's most challenging environments.

The milestone total also includes donations from DEC corporate partners and longstanding supporters, as well as £10 million matched by the UK Government as part of its UK Aid Match scheme.