CBPF

Sudan | 2024 | CBPF
“With the money I will earn from selling a bit of surplus produce I can start reinvesting in my farm.”

Central African Republic | 2024 | CBPF
“I had no way to support my children, and they left school to join armed groups. It felt as though I had lost them.”

Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Myanmar, and Somalia | 2024 | CBPF and CERF

oPt | 2024 | CBPF
“I needed to learn how to take care of myself….to help myself, my children, and the patients I see.”

oPt | 2024 | CBPF
“I love them so much and I miss them dearly. We left our house carrying nothing but our souls, and running into the unknown.”

Sudan, El Fasher.  The situation in Sudan remains dire. The city of El Fasher in Darfur has suffered heavy fighting in recent months, including bombardment targeting hospitals and markets that has killed and injured civilians. Famine conditions have recently been confirmed in Zamzam camp, and thousands more people are likely suffering similar conditions. United Peace […]

Nigeria | 2024 | CBPF
“I thought I was going to lose my baby.”

Nigeria | 2024 | CBPF
“[This encounter] with UNFPA gave me peace of mind.”

CAR | 2024 | CBPF
“This funding from the CAR Humanitarian Fund truly advances localization.”

Afghanistan | 2024 | CBPF
“My grandchildren will be so happy, as I will buy them good food and clothes.”

DRC | 2024 | CBPF

“We used to depend on agriculture”, “But because of the fighting, it is no longer a realistic way of earning a living.”  

Lebanon | 2024 | CBPF
“I feel taken care of and appreciated when the nurse and physiotherapy team comes to visit me, and checks on my health.”

Lebanon | 2024 | CBPF
“When we returned two days later, we discovered our mattresses, food, and the tent frame all irreparably damaged. We were left with nothing!”

Sudan and Yemen| 2023 | CERF and CBPF

“There is nothing that makes me prouder than to see a young child strongly recover from malnutrition.”

“Getting water was a huge challenge,” Hassoun says.

“Despite the poor conditions and the ongoing shelling, our team refused to do anything but complete the task.”

Mali | 2024 | Regional Fund
“When the Première Urgence mobile clinic arrived at the site, we went to see the doctor who gave us prescriptions. He then directed us to the nurse, who gave us the medications for free.”

South Sudan | 2023 | CBPF
“I no longer live like a beggar. I can now afford the basics for my family.”

oPt | 2023 | CBPF
“I didn’t only lose a hand, but also my will to return to normal life, my interest to do anything at all.”

Syria | 2023 | CBPF
Fatema, in her fifties, has supported her seven children on her own since her husband’s death.

Yemen | 2023 | CBPF
“Before, these services weren’t available here.”

Ethiopia | 2023 | CBPF 
“During the flood, I kept all my children safe. We weathered the flood together.”

“I worried that we wouldn’t be able to keep the house warm during the cold months.” 

CAR | 2023 | CBPF
“Before this training, our tools were haphazardly gathered from various sources.”

CAR | 2023 | CBPF
“I’m happy with what I’m learning now, I think it will help me in the future.”

CAR | 2023 | CBPF
“It seemed as though I was spending one day at home and then a week at the hospital.”

Sudan | 2024 | CBPF
“We didn’t know much about his condition, and we were also struggling economically, so we weren’t able to properly attend to it.”

Sudan | 2024 | CBPF
“I was not able to visit the doctor as I had no money. But when I arrived in Kassala, my brother took me to this clinic in Halanaga and was treated for free.”

Sudan | 2023 | CERF and CBPF

“The need for swift agricultural support in Sudan is paramount.”

Sudan | 2023 | CBPF
“With cash assistance, the people we are aiming to support, especially with multi-purpose cash, can get what they actually need, based on their priorities.”

Sudan | 2024 | CERF and CBPF
“I want the fighting to stop, I want to play.”

Chad and Sudan | 2023 | CERF and CBPF
“We have games in this place,” she says. “Every morning from 8 to 11 we come here.”

oPt | 2024 | CERF and CBPF
“We eat less so the kids can eat at least one meal a day.”

Lebanon | 2023 | CBPF
“The situation wasn’t like this before. There were challenges, but our income was sufficient. Now, even when there’s a job, we’re still struggling.”

Lebanon | 2023 | CBPF
“I feel more secure. With these skills, I know I can protect my family if a fire breaks out.”

Lebanon | 2023 | CBPF
“I truly enjoy coming to the centre… I can complete my work and feel at ease.”

Lebanon | 2023 | CBPF
“This help was indispensable. Every person has different needs – I was able to buy the specific things I needed to grow food.”

oPt | 2023 | CBPF
“I was mostly concerned about the children.”

Ethiopia| 2023 | CBPF
“Now we have what we need to treat the water. We can use it to drink, wash, and cook. We get sick less often.”

Lebanon | 2023 | CBPF
“Cleaning the house one day meant sacrificing washing clothes, or even showering.”

Afghanistan| 2023 | CBPF
“Every year many of our kids fall sick and even die because of the water. Our animals are dying too. And we women also face harassment when we go to get water from the pond.”

Somalia| 2023 | CBPF
“We had no place to sleep or cook as our tent was filled with water. It has been an incredibly challenging time for me and my children.”

Venezuela | 2023 | CBPF
“As a translator, I help empower and support indigenous people here, especially the most vulnerable.”

DRC | 2023 | CBPF
“I had been living a very difficult life. I lived under tarpaulins with the children and when it rained, it was tough.”

South Sudan | 2023 | CBPF
“When I first arrived here, I had nothing and nobody but my children. Now I can help others.”

Burkina Faso and Niger | 2023 | CBPF
“Our garden used to provide us with enough food. But we lost everything.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“Have you seen the prices for firewood? Where will we get the money if a truck of firewood costs UAH15,000 (US$400)?”

Afghanistan | 2024 | CBPF
“In just one year, this hospital has gained the trust of the community. This is because we consistently deliver quality health care.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“It’s not just a game; it’s like leaving all the tough stuff behind and just having fun with friends.”

Lebanon|2024|CBPF
“My hope is for a peaceful resolution that allows us to return to our homes with dignity, putting an end to the ongoing conflict.”

oPt | 2023 | CBPF and CERF
“It is terrifying. I hug and shield her with my body, fearing for her safety from breaking  glass and collapsing buildings.” 

Syria and Türkiye| 2023|CBPF and CERF
“For the cost of two tents – which have to be replaced every six months – we’d like to provide a dignified shelter, providing more privacy, more durability and lasting much longer.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“It helped me feel more like myself again. It’s made my life a little bit easier.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“This information was very useful.”

Yemen | 2023 | CBPF
“I felt I’m really learning.”

Yemen | 2023 | CBPF
“People got sick because of the lack of clean water. It was a hard life.”

Yemen | 2023 | CBPF
“The hardest part about being displaced is fearing that you might die by going back to your hometown…”

Yemen | 2023 | CBPF
Zainab wakes up every morning early to collect plastic bottles to wash and re-sell. It provides a meager addition to the other assistance she receives, but it helps.

CAR | 2023 | CBPF
“I’m going to look after them. That’s why I’d like to work in a hospital.”

Nigeria | 2023 | CBPF
“The impact of this project has been significant, bringing about positive changes in the community, empowering survivors, raising awareness and creating a safety culture.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“Making the land safe and free of explosive remnants of the war is the first step to rebuilding resilient and prosperous rural communities in Ukraine.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“While these facilities are ultimately a temporary solution, they are essential to bolstering trust in the health-care system and serving as replacements for damaged facilities for up to ten years.”  

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“I believe that my mission is to motivate people who have just left home to keep living on, not to close in and isolate, but help them try and adapt to new realities.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“You can be completely exhausted after a long day at work. Then, late at night, you receive a call from someone asking for help.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“Should power outages happen again, communities will be able to feel a sense of normality.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“Our priority has always been pensioners, people with disabilities, and single mothers.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
Recent reports have revealed alarming levels of sexual and gender-based violence in Somalia, primarily targeting women, girls, and marginalized groups. In 2022, the United Nations reported 340 cases of conflict-related sexual violence, primarily attributed to clan militias and Al-Shabaab: it’s likely to be an under-count of the actual levels of risk.

DRC | 2022 and 2023 | CERF and CBPF
“If we had been in our village, I would not have  suffered this, and I would not have become a mother so early.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“Now that we have the solar lights installed, things have improved. We can see better and we feel safer.”

DRC | 2023 | CBPF
“Eleven months ago, we decided to return to our village, despite the fact that the security situation is still not entirely reassuring.”

Ethiopia | 2023 | CBPF
Adan’s recovery had major impact for others too, leading to increased community awareness about malaria prevention and creating a demand for accessible healthcare services.

Nigeria |2023| CBPF
“I started a charcoal business that is doing well. I can take care of myself without depending on my children.”

Nigeria |2023| CBPF
“Life has not been easy with the mosquitoes and the cold. I had to borrow a can to fetch water and had only one dish to cook and serve my family.”  

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“Some of the beneficiaries used the money to purchase food, while others bought clothes for their children, especially last month to celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr. The money assisted a lot of us who didn’t know what to do to cover family expenses during Eid.”

Sudan |2023| CBPF
“We are approximately four or five refugee families from Chad. I was born in Khartoum and spent most of my life there. When the conflict erupted, we had no choice but to seek refuge here.”

“You are welcome, my people. We are all one people. I appreciate you too.’’

Sudan |2023| CBPF
In conflict and disaster, it is often local organizations who quickly and effectively respond to the needs of their community. Sudan Humanitarian Fund partner HOPE Sudan is one of many such examples.

Sudan |2023| CBPF
Across Sudan, more than 20 million people face acute food insecurity – meaning their inability to get adequate food puts their lives in immediate danger.

Sudan |2023| CBPF
“[Another child] on his first day here …drew a military vehicle and wrote ‘Sudan is in danger.’”

Burkina Faso | 2023 | CBPF
“It helped me overcome the depression that was looming over me, and with the support I received for my business, it’s as though I have a new life,” she shared.

Burkina Faso | 2023 | CBPF
“When I arrived here, I was traumatized by the violence I had witnessed and the losses I had suffered. I was left with nothing because I couldn’t take anything with me when I fled.”

Burkina Faso | 2023 | CBPF
“Since we got [the pump], it’s been a great relief. The quality of our services has improved because we can now provide our patients with clean facilities.”

Yemen | 2023 | CBPF
“These community hotlines help us be accountable and transparent, and help us adapt the program based on the real needs of affected communities.”

Venezuela | 2023 | CBPF
“Before the project started, the community was indifferent, and people would not leave their homes.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“I begged my husband [that we should] go anywhere, just not to stay here. There was only one thing in my head: save the children, take the children away from here.”

Syria | 2023 | CBPF
“I felt such relief. There is no mud or dirt, and it did not feel cold. It feels like a home.”

Syria | 2023 | CBPF
One of the family’s biggest challenges is preparing for the cost of surviving the winter comfortably and healthily.

Sudan | 2023 | CBPF
“I’m so happy that I’ve learned how to write and calculate. Now I can write my name and a lot of other things.”

South Sudan | 2023 | CBPF
“I decided to lead by example.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“I have a hard time putting food on the table so providing more than that is beyond what I can do.”

Burkina Faso |2022 | CBPF
“It’s critical that communities take ownership of risk education.”

oPT | 2023 | CBPF
“The unique teaching methods, and regular follow-up visits, along with his own school bag and stationery, have really motivated Rajab’s commitment to education.”

Nigeria | 2023 | CBPF
The family fled into the darkness with nothing but their lives.

Lebanon | 2023 | CBPF
“This makes a big difference to my independence.”

Iraq | 2023 | CBPF
“The cash helped me a lot.Without it, I wouldn’t have been able to do anything. I could barely pay my bills before, but now all I think about is buying our new home.”

Central African Republic | 2023 | CBPF
“In 2022, we saw over 1,000 sick children and more than 60 per cent were suffering from malaria. Cases are recurrent and constitute the main pathology diagnosed in the region.”

DRC | 2022 | CBPF
“We fled with only our clothes. When we arrived at Rusayo, we were given space for a small hut. When it rained, water leaked.”

Lebanon | 2022 | CBPF
“It is a heavy weight off my shoulders knowing that I am at ease with my family.”

Ukraine | 2022 | CBPF
“We had to hide and wait to be able to proceed. That day a residential building was hit, and when we went out of the basement of the school many people realized that they no longer had a place to go. Some came with us the same day.”

Lebanon | 2020 | LHF
“The blast made our house uninhabitable. Everything broke – the windows, the furniture. We can’t afford to fix it up… we can barely afford to eat.” Her adult children have found their wages cut by rapid inflation.

Burkina Faso | 2022 | CBPF
“Through the Regional Fund our partners will have the resources to help them reach a significant portion of Burkina Faso’s most vulnerable people as they deal with multiple crises.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“Four years ago, my life was beautiful. I had livestock and a farm, but then I lost everything.”

Yemen | 2022 | CBPF
“I don’t want to waste my time waiting in lines for water, but it’s my responsibility.”

Yemen | 2022 | YHF
Economic collapse, increased poverty and the breakdown of national social protection systems are all consequences of this drawn-out conflict.

Yemen | 2022 | CBPF
Majani delivered a healthy baby boy, and mobile health services were available throughout the following weeks to check on them both.

Yemen | 2022 | CBPF
“The younger children used to get frustrated and struggle in this environment. I tried to upgrade my teaching skills to provide better education and psychological support for my students, but I didn’t know where to start.”

Yemen | 2022 | CBPF
“The sky was full of clouds, then, suddenly, heavy rain washed away our shelters. Everything we owned – personal documents, blankets, food – it was all destroyed.”

Yemen | 2022 | CBPF
“Multipurpose cash assistance provides greater flexibility and choice for displaced families.”

Ukraine | 2022 | CBPF
At least 17.6 million people urgently need humanitarian assistance and protection in 2023.

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“Our goal is to help internally displaced people meet their basic needs,” explains Olga, a project manager with Première Urgence.

Ukraine | 2022 | CERF
“We strive to provide emotional, physical, legal protection and comfort for each survivor. Our mobile teams are premised in local communities, where the need for services is the highest.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CERF
“In Dnipro, I used to spend UAH 15 (roughly half a dollar) per day for a large bottle of water. You may not think it’s that much money. But if you take into account all the monthly expenses, it really is,” says Yulia.

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
The World Health Organization reported there had been more than 260 verified attacks on health facilities, 100 days into the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine | 2023 | CBPF
“I’m planning for today and maybe for tomorrow, but beyond that I don’t know. We have no plan. I just want to go back to my home and to return to our village as soon as possible when the situation allows us to travel there again.”

Ukraine | 2022 | CBPF
“The biggest worries are that with more fighting, more elderly people will be left behind, isolated and in urgent need of food, water and health and mental health support.”

Ukraine | 2022 | CERF
“Everyone thought this horror would end in a few days, but weeks passed, and the children started to get sick. It was cold there, and with so many people in enclosed space, the viruses spread quickly,” says Olena.

Ukraine | 2022 | CERF
“The dog’s presence alone helps improve the children’s [mental] state.”

Afghanistan | 2022 | CBPF
“Children, youth and women commuted miles to bring drinking water to their families, and it was hard work for women and especially for children.”

Burkina Faso | 2022 | CBPF
“Here, I have to cover my expenses alone. I pay the rent, the water, the wood for the kitchen, the schooling of my children,” she says.

Burkina Faso | 2022 | CBPF
“Before Help’s support, life was an ordeal for my children and I ­­– problems with food, water, and money. For example, to get drinking water, we had to go to the fountain 2 km away and pay 25 CFA francs per 20-litre can,” says Mrs. Dio.

CAR | 2022 | CBPF
“This session helped me to understand what different types of explosive devices look like and the five key actions to take: stop immediately, retrace your steps, mark the ground, inform the authorities and call the 4040 hotline to report the discovery.”

Venezuela | 2023 | VHF
“Given the situation in the country, we have had to learn a new way to do our work and be present in the community, specifically around implementing humanitarian projects,” says Nhelsyr González, director of local organization Acción Campesina.

Venezuela | 2022 | CBPF
“Thanks to the Fund’s support, we were able to reach over 9,000 people in different parts of the country.”

DRC | 2023 | CBPF
Solidarités International provided direct cash transfers to more than 6,000 displaced families in the Irumu territory of Ituri province in the northeast.

Central African Republic | 2022 | CBPF
Because of persistent insecurity, one in five Central Africans is either internally displaced or a refugee in a neighbouring country. In October 2022, the number of newly registered displacements (29,300 people) was more than three times higher than the number of returnees (8,650).

Somalia | 2022 | CBPF
“Buying food was the main priority for me.”

Ethiopia | 2023 | CBPF
“My assets were saved – I’m selling surplus milk daily, and none of my animals died. My children were able to stay in school and continue their education.”

Ukraine|2020|CBPF

Afghanistan | 2021 | CBPF
“This assistance saved the lives and livelihood of my family during this harsh and lean season and shall meet my needs for a few months.”

Ukraine | 2022 | CBPF
“The […] generators received from the United Nations will allow the operation of two hospital buildings at once.”

Afghanistan | 2022 | CBPF
“Our children are not continually sick anymore.”

Nigeria | 2022 | CBPF
“We went to sell oranges, and some of our friends went searching for scrap metal. They picked up something from the ground. The thing looked more like the usual scrap metal they sell in the market.”

Pakistan | 2021 | CERF

Syria|2021|CBPF
“I did not think that I would finish the curriculum, especially because I had a late start, but with great encouragement from the teachers, hope has returned to me,” said Ala .

Nigeria | 2021 | CBPF
“When this incident occurred, you brought help to us.”

Venezuela | 2021 | CBPF
“I like to help people—I see the conditions in which they live. They learn from me, but I learn more from them. I like to see their smile, and the shine in their eyes when they see us coming,” Malena says.

South Sudan | 2021 | CBPF
She made a change in her own home, persuading her husband that all their girls should go to school. Today, her three daughters attend Pibor primary school, and she hopes they will go on to complete secondary.

Ukraine | 2021 | CBPF
“We have nothing here, nothing. We have to go to Avdiivka to get bread, salt and even matches. There is no public transport here. Nothing at all. We used to have a bus that went to Donetsk five times a day. We did not have any troubles then,” says another passenger.

South Sudan | 2021 | CBPF
“I used to have to walk for hours to get water for my family,” says Nyakwoth. “For me, the journey would take even longer because sometimes I would have to carry the baby. We would have to wait for hours, [for our turn]. Sometimes, we would end up fighting over the scarce water,” she adds.

Syria | 2021 | CBPF
“The staff at the centre never failed to perform their duties, including meals and other things, even fruits were available. You feel there are actually people who care about you.”

Niger | 2021 | CBPF

Nigeria | 2021 | CBPF
“After the borehole broke down, there was no peace among the people. They would constantly get into a quarrel at the water point.”

Jordan | 2021 | CBPF
“Saif convinced me that school is important, and I will return to complete school. I will prioritize my classes because education is like a sword that cuts off ignorance and abuse.”

DRC | 2021 | CBPF
“Our field, our house and our livestock had gone up in smoke. ”

oPT | 2021 | CBPF
“My dream was to have a home where we can be protected and live our lives with dignity,” Lina said. “We made it come true.”

Afghanistan | 2021 | CBPF
“Many people left [our area] because there was no water.”

Lebanon | 2021 | CBPF
“I had forgotten what it feels like to be respected, and what it feels like to be a lady. You reminded me of who I used to be and who I am. You have given me the hope that I needed to keep going”.

Yemen | 2021 | CBPF
“I wasn’t home when my house was hit. A neighbor called to say that it was damaged.”

Sudan | 2021 | CBPF
“Harassment and rape often occur when we fetch water and firewood,” she explains. “Before this training, we did not know where to seek help.”

Ukraine | 2021 | CBPF
“To protect from COVID-19, I had to spend a big portion of my pension on hygiene products. It is now a matter of life or death. That’s why sometimes I do not eat enough food or buy all medications I need. I simply cannot cover all of my needs.”

South Sudan | 2021 | CBPF
“I was able to plant twice,” she said, “and I obtained a good harvest in my first field and am hoping for the same with my second.”

Ethiopia | 2021 | CBPF
“Before harvesting, the cash assistance provided during the lean season was essential,” said Erasho. Afterwards, added her husband, “The [good] harvest should [allow us] to establish seed and food stocks to sustain our food security for the coming months.”

Syria | 2021 | CBPF
“I was able to reach my goal and provide for my family, and I will continue to develop my skills and work to build a beautiful future for my children.”

Iraq | 2021 | CBPF
“’My mental health improved after receiving the psychosocial support. I sleep better, eat better, and I’m more motivated to do my physiotherapy sessions.”

South Sudan | 2023 | CBPF
“I am now able to move back into my home safely and with dignity, without fear of violence as the dispute was settled peacefully and according to recognized laws.”

Yemen | 2021 | CERF
“Since I was young, I’ve dreamt of becoming a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology because of the increasing number of deaths due to early marriage. When war erupted, and the conflict escalated, many families suffered, losing their jobs and becoming displaced. I moved with my family from another district near relatives in search of safety.”

Syria | 2023 | CBPF
“We can even buy things we haven’t eaten [in a long time] such as legumes, halawa, and cheese.”

Afghanistan | 2021 | CBPF
“COVID-19 is real. I have been there, and it is not easy.”

South Sudan | 2021 | CBPF
“I am now able to move back into my home safely and with dignity, without fear of violence as the dispute was settled peacefully and according to recognized laws.”

Ethiopia | 2021 | CBPF
“The training [was] contextualized to our culture and current situation. This made it easy to understand the concepts and [apply them] to the displacement shelters where I work,” said Dawit Argawi, a Social Worker with OSSAD, a national NGO.

CAR | 2021 | CBPF
“I don’t have words to express it. I didn’t believe that I could find my child again alive one day.”

Somalia | 2021 | CBPF
“Can you believe we saved money for three months, and now we have our own business?” asked Xamaro.

CAR | 2021 | CBPF
“Our house was burnt down.When we fled, we lost everything. I don’t know in which direction my husband left.”