Directly support partners participating in coordinated response plans
The response plans are developed in-country and regional level, based on solid analysis of response contexts and engagement with national and international humanitarian partners. Direct financial contributions to reputable aid agencies are one of the most valuable and effective forms of response in emergencies.
Donors can contribute directly to aid organizations participating in the plans presented in this Global Humanitarian Overview. For more information on a Humanitarian Needs and Response Plans, regional response plans or other monitoring reports or, please visit: https://humanitarianaction.info
Macomia, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
An IDP woman carries a sack of food received by WFP.
WFP/Alfredo ZunigaSupport coordinated humanitarian response world-wide
The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) is a fast and effective way to support rapid humanitarian response globally. CERF provides immediate funding for lifesaving humanitarian action at the onset of emergencies and for crises that have not attracted sufficient funding. Contributions are welcome year-round, from governments, private companies, foundations, charities, and individuals. To ensure that CERF can continue to support humanitarian operations in 2024, donors are encouraged to make their contributions as early as possible.
- Governments wishing to contribute to the CERF can contact ocha.donor.relations@un.org
- Corporations and foundations wishing to contribute to the CERF can contact ochaprivatesector@un.org.
- Individuals can contribute to CERF at https://crisisrelief.un.org/cerf
For more information about CERF, visit https://www.unocha.org/cerf
Northern Bangladesh
Thanks to the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), UNICEF takes anticipatory action in northern Bangladesh, reaching 110,000 people with clean water, hygiene kits and essential supplies, before floods create havoc in the area.
UNICEF/Salahuddin Ahmed PaulashSupport coordinated humanitarian response in specific countries
The multi-donor country-based pooled funds (CBPF) ensure timely allocation and disbursement of donor resources to address the most urgent humanitarian needs and assist the most vulnerable people. The CBPFs enable timely, coordinated, and effective humanitarian response and are distinguished by their focus and flexibility. The CBPFs are prioritized locally; they help save lives and strengthen humanitarian coordination. The CBPF grants are received by local, national, and international NGOs, but also UN agencies and other partners.
- Governments wishing to contribute to a CBPF can contact ocha.donor.relations@un.org
- Corporations and foundations wishing to contribute to a CBPF should contact ochaprivatesector@un.org.
- Individuals can contribute to the CBPFs at https://crisisrelief.un.org/donate
For more information about OCHA’s country-based pooled funds, see https://www.unocha.org/country-based-pooled-funds
Kherson region, Ukraine
A local woman from Kyselivka village receives essential winter support from the Southern Development Strategy NGO, funded by the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund. With these fuel briquettes, she and her family will stay warm through the winter.
Southern Development Strategy NGOIn-kind relief aid
The United Nations urges donors to make cash rather than in-kind donations, for maximum speed and flexibility, and to ensure the aid materials that are most needed are the ones delivered. If you can make only in-kind contributions in response to disasters and emergencies, please send an email with relevant information concerning your contribution to: ochaprivatesector@un.org
Registering and recognizing your contributions
OCHA manages the Financial Tracking Service (FTS), which records all reported humanitarian contributions (cash, in-kind, multilateral and bilateral) to emergencies. Its purpose is to give credit and visibility to donors and partners for their generosity and to show the total amount of funding and expose gaps in humanitarian plans. Please report yours to FTS, either by email to fts@un.org or through the online contribution report form at: http://fts.unocha.org
