Published on: 2026-10-02
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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October 2, 2026 Humanitarian Aid
For aid to reach people, not only money is needed, but also safe roads, open borders, and leaders willing to support humanitarian access. This was stated on Friday by the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which he heads, allocated 160 million dollars to ensure that vital assistance continues during 12 crisis situations experiencing the most severe resource shortages.
“The new funding will help us deliver aid to those who might otherwise be left without it. But money alone is not enough: leaders must show political will, open access, remove obstacles, and help us reach the people whose lives are at risk,” Fletcher said.
The main problem is access
The main portion of funds from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) – 150 million dollars – will be distributed as follows:
Afghanistan, Yemen, and the occupied Palestinian territory – 18 million dollars each;
Somalia and Sudan – 16 million each;
South Sudan – 15 million;
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger – 10 million each;
Chad – 9 million;
Cameroon – 6 million;
Cuba – 4 million.
Fletcher also called for urgent diplomatic efforts in Afghanistan, Yemen, the occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, and South Sudan to ensure necessary humanitarian access. If achieved, aid could reach 11 million people.
Assistance for people with disabilities
Another 10 million dollars is allocated for people with disabilities living in the same 12 crises. CERF is joining forces with the UN Global Fund on Disability, which will provide an additional up to 4 million dollars in funding and technical support. Part of these funds will go towards strengthening the capacity of local organizations of people with disabilities and expanding their role in humanitarian operations.
Rapid Response Mechanism
The Central Emergency Response Fund, managed by OCHA, is one of the most responsive financing mechanisms. Funds for crises facing funding shortages are allocated based on the analysis of more than 100 indicators and extensive consultations with partners.
With the new tranche taken into account, the volume of SERF funds allocated in 2026 reached 483 million dollars.
Since its establishment by the General Assembly in 2005, the fund has directed about $10.2 billion to assist hundreds of millions of residents in more than 117 countries and territories.
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