Nepal | 2023 | CERF
“With the money, I’ll buy some rice and food for my family.”

Somalia |2023| CERF
“For us to get clean and safe drinking water, it often meant long, arduous hours of walking to the nearest water source, which is an unsafe journey. This is a task I did not look forward to.”

DRC | 2023 | CERF
“Things are good at the site – people are living in harmony. But we are just waiting for the war to finish so we can go home.”

Syria | 2023 | CERF
“Being landowners, we knew we could not just sit down and do nothing. We had to keep investing in our land.”

Somalia | 2023 | CERF
The longest and most severe drought seen in Somalia in at least 40 years has affected millions and driven displacement across the country.

Madagascar | 2023 | CERF
“A year ago, getting health care would have been a luxury.”

Vanuatu, Ethiopia, Yemen and others| 2023 | CERF
“This clinic is near my home, so I can easily bring Zahara.”

Ethiopia, Mozambique | 2023 | CERF
“I am not like the other parents here. I have two children with disabilities.”

Peru | 2023 | CERF
“I am pleased to see that organizations like the United Nations Population Fund are fully committed to the realities we face as women every day. Through workshops and psychological and legal assistance, they provide invaluable support on our journey.”

Philippines | 2023 | CERF
“During Super-typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan), other provinces helped us. In return, our provincial health officer and governor wanted to give back, which was why they sent us.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CERF
“I was born during the war, far from my native country. And now, at the end of my life, I face war again, in my homeland.”

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.”

Malawi | 2023 | CERF
“Some men take advantage of displacement, hunger and poverty to sexually assault women.

Ethiopia | 2022- 2023 | CERF
“We want to engage men and boys and change their attitudes towards these practices.”

Colombia | 2022-2023 | CERF
“Walking together – not one behind another but side by side – we can help our region move forward.”

Haiti, Somalia and Sudan | 2023 | CERF
“These safe spaces are important.”

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.”

Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe | 2015-2016 | CERF
“I now sleep on a full stomach and wake with the assurance that there is still food to keep me going.”

Somalia | 2015-2016 | CERF
“I was so worried that I would have a miscarriage due to the effects of the drought,” said Rukiyo, adding, “We had so little to eat. I became very weak and could barely walk.”

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.”

“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.”  

“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.”

Honduras | 2023 | CERF

The hurricanes destruction “posed a health risk to staff.”

DRC | 2023 | CERF
“When I arrived I had no water,” says Mani, at the school’s water point.

“It is difficult to live without water.”

Somalia | 2023 | CERF
“If the situation is not addressed the future of Somali children is jeopardized as stunting in children is associated with an increased risk of mortality, [and] reduced cognitive development.”

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.

Myanmar | 2022 | CBPF
“We had to run away and leave behind everything because of fighting in our area.”

Lebanon | 2023 | CBPFs
“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.”

Ethiopia | 2023 | CBPF
“We used to share the most basic household items with our neighbours who also had very little. We would wait for them to finish cooking and then use their pots and plates.”

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.”

Afghanistan | 2022 | CBPF
“What would have happened to us if this clinic had not been here?”

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

Ethiopia and Somalia | 2022| CERF and CBPFs
“When it became hard to get by, I left my baby at home to earn a living.”

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.”

Syria | 2023 | CERF
“There were days when we had nothing to eat but bread. The girls’ poor diet probably led to this,” said Zahira.

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

Ethiopia | 2023 | CERF
“Life is not easy,” says Ugosa “, but with the support of the social workers and other women I met here, I  have found some solace.”

Yemen | 2023 | CERF
“The urgency and severity of health needs of internally displaced populations have pushed the operational capacities of our health facilities to their absolute limit…gaps in support affect the services we provide to a large extent.”

Yemen | 2023 | CBPF
“I don’t want to waste my time waiting in lines for water, but it’s my responsibility.”

Yemen | 2023 | YHF
Economic collapse, increased poverty and the breakdown of national social protection systems are all consequences of this drawn-out conflict.

Yemen | 2023 | YHF
Majani delivered a healthy baby boy, and mobile health services were available throughout the following weeks to check on them both.

Yemen | 2023 | 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 | 2023 | 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 | 2023 | CBPF
“Multipurpose cash assistance provides greater flexibility and choice for displaced families.”

Yemen | 2023 | CBPF
“Just one health worker who disseminates correct information about the vaccines and the importance of immunizing children can make a great impact and improve the services provided at their health facility.”

Ukraine | 2023 | 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 | 2023 | 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
“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 | 2023 | CERF
As 2023 begins, some 17.6 million people need humanitarian assistance.

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.”

Ukraine | 2023 | CERF
“The money from UNICEF helped us to survive a few months,” adds Venera.

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.

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
“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.

Myanmar | 2022 | CERF
“PUI staff are not able to come to our village due to the fighting, but I am still providing nutrition services, with limited resources, even in this crisis situation.”

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.”

Honduras | 2022 | CERF
“We had four floods in one month, water as high as two and a half metres. It took us six weeks to clean up just to provide consultations, we had no working equipment or supplies.”

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.

Kyrgyzstan | 2023 | CERF
“I made a living raising sheep in my village until my house and everything we had, including the sheep burnt. We had to relocate to Bujum village and are now living in a two-room apartment of our relatives,” he said.

Haiti | 2021 | CERF
“I would get my food every day in the morning to share with my children,” said Yolande, who moved with her family into a temporary shelter.

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.

Syria | 2022 | CERF
“Nearly 30 per cent of public health facilities in Syria remain non-functional,” warned Dr. Iman Shankiti, acting WHO Representative in Syria.

Niger | 2021 | CERF
“The 2021 crop year was catastrophic in our region, since production was almost nil.”

Syria | 2022 | CERF
“I knew that with the voucher, I would be more capable of managing my family’s nutrition needs compared to receiving purely in-kind assistance.”

Lebanon | 2022 | CERF
“It is a heavy weight lifted off my shoulders knowing that I am at ease with my family,” Sana said.

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).

Burkina Faso | 2022 | CERF
“The counsellor listened to me, [it] really allowed me to let off steam.”

Central African Republic | 2022 | CBPF
“The child had been sick for a while, but I didn’t know what she had and worried a lot,” Jonvienne says.

South Sudan | 2021 | CERF
“Our village was submerged with water but now it has been recovered. We thought as a community the water will not disappear, but IOM stood with us that’s why the water has been pumped back to where it came from.”

Haiti | 2021 | CERF
Natacha recalls delivering a baby in front of the hospital gate, using her phone’s light to see through the darkness.

Ethiopia | 2022 | CERF
“Our house was burnt to the ground and our livestock looted.  I lost everything in the blink of an eye.”

Afghanistan | 2022 | CERF
“It was 1:00 AM when we felt the earthquake. It was not a simple earthquake. We felt [like] someone was bombarding the house from the sky.”

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.”

Lebanon | 2022 | CBPF
“Education is the most important thing in the world. It’s true that I am not working in my field, but my education has helped me a lot in my life. I can do advanced calculations to manage my small business. I can handle all of my family’s paperwork.”

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.”

Guinea | 2021 | CERF
A man gets his temperature checked as part of community activities to mitigate Ebola.

Pakistan | 2021 | CERF

Syria, Idlib. “I experienced indescribable feelings of fear and hopelessness,” said Ala*. Now 15, she and her family fled to Idlib in 2016. She was in the fifth grade then. In Idlib, she re-enrolled in school but could not catch up with her peers. Her experience is not uncommon. Limited access to education magnifies challenges […]

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

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.

Colombia|2021|CERF
“For me, this humanitarian aid has been a support. Women are going through very difficult times in Barbacoas due to the pandemic. These grants are a helping hand for us as well as for our families,”

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 | 2019 | CBPF
The fuel shortage, a result of the ongoing socioeconomic and political crises, is jeopardizing the availability of health care and drinking water for nearly everyone in Lebanon.

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.”

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.”

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.”

Niger | 2021 | CERF
The Central Sahel region faces one of the world’s fastest-growing humanitarian emergencies.

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.”

Afghanistan | 2021 | CERF
“We haven’t been able to take care of them properly because we can’t afford it.”

Haiti | 2021 | CERF

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.”

Bangladesh | 2021 | CERF
“I am so happy to see these arrangements for us. After the pandemic, we were scattered about, and we don’t have any income. I don’t even have a proper place to live at the moment, and the place where I am staying could go underwater any minute.”

Ethiopia | 2021 | CBPF
“I was in the middle of teaching my class when we heard gunshots and explosions. I had to calm myself down and make sure all my students were safe.”

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

Haiti | 2021 | CBPF

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