Department of Defense
The Department of Defense (DoD) conducts Humanitarian Assistance (HA) projects, including education sector projects, in support of the whole-of-U.S.-Government approach to HA and in support of national security objectives. DoD HA activities are categorized into one of five focus areas: disaster preparedness and risk reduction, health, education, basic infrastructure, and humanitarian mine action. DoD HA provides a valuable resource for Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) to support Theater Campaign Plan strategic objectives, particularly in regions where humanitarian needs are most acute and where there may be a lack of respect for universal human rights.