This factsheet provides a concise overview of the work of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, summarizing the facts, figures and frontline work of the world's largest humanitarian organization saving and changing lives.
This factsheet showcases how Â鶹ÊÓƵ facilitated a peer-to-peer exchange between Ethiopia and Djibouti¡¯s meteorological agencies to strengthen drought forecasting and early warning systems.
The latest services provided by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ)¡¯s Fast IT and Telecommunications Emergency and Support Team (FITTEST). FITTEST is group of humanitarian responders that deploys globally to establish and restore IT services in emergencies ¨C ensuring humanitarians have the systems they need to respond, no matter what.
This publication presents the Climate Services Accelerator Programme, a five-year initiative launched in 2022 by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) in partnership with NORCAP. The programme aims to expand the pool of female climate-service experts in the humanitarian sector by equipping them with technical, field, and operational skills. It describes the mentorship structure¡ªone year at Â鶹ÊÓƵ headquarters followed by a year in the field¡ªand highlights the contributions of individual participants.
Over the last decade, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has led the way in developing and testing innovative disaster risk financing solutions that protect vulnerable communities from weather-related shocks, enabling faster, more resilient responses and long-term food security.
Over the years, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has gathered evidence from its global programmes that highlights the pivotal role of insurance and other financial instruments in safeguarding households¡¯ food security, livelihoods and productive activities. This factsheet outlines five Impact Pathways on Inclusive Risk Financing, each emphasizing the various ways in which insurance and financial services contribute to strengthening resilience and financial security.
The 2023 urban shock-responsive cash transfer pilot project in the Mauritanian capital forms part of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s support to governments in the region in their efforts to build social protection systems.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) has taken important steps to progress disability inclusion across its programming and operations. This commitment is re?ected in Â鶹ÊÓƵ's targeted initiatives aimed at breaking down barriers to food access, ensuring that food assistance programmes are designed to be inclusive, and advocating for policies that support the needs of persons with disabilities. In Lebanon, where 10-15 percent of the population has disabilities, the country faces signi?cant challenges, including a lack of accessible infrastructure, limited access to specialized services, and widespread societal stigma. These issues are compounded by?ongoing economic and political instability, making it even more di?cult for persons with disabilities to secure their rights and live with dignity. To address these challenges and enhance inclusion within Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lebanon, an action plan was developed building on the ?ndings of a 2023 disability inclusion study.
With rapid urbanization and increasing climate-induced shocks such as droughts, floods, and El Ni?o/La Ni?a events, the Regional Preparedness Initiative led by Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Southern Africa addresses the growing climate and food security crises affecting millions in the region. The initiative focuses on strengthening urban preparedness systems across five countries: Madagascar, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ in West Africa continues supporting governments in their efforts to build social protection systems across the region. This 2024 year-in-review news update provides key highlights.
Innovation advisory services to strengthen capacities and strategies in country offices in LAC, promoting innovative and sustainable solutions in collaboration with governments and the private sector.
