UN, partners unveil hyper-prioritised aid appeal amid funding cuts

Funding cuts impact

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated that, following the deepest funding cuts ever experienced in the international humanitarian sector, this hyper-prioritised plan emphasises the most urgent elements within the ongoing Global Humanitarian Overview 2025. The funding requirement for these initiatives is set at US$29 billion.

Emergency relief coordinator's remarks

Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher highlighted the severe impact of funding cuts, stating that the sector now faces "brutal choices." He noted, “Too many people will not get the support they need, but we will save as many lives as we can with the resources we are given.”

Overview of humanitarian needs

The Global Humanitarian Overview, launched last December, addresses humanitarian needs in over 70 countries and territories, including those hosting refugees.