World Humanitarian Day

The CERF@20 campaign marks the 20th anniversary (in 2025) of the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), a global fund providing rapid funding for life-saving aid in crises, celebrating its impact, showcasing achievements in climate action and anticipatory aid, and launching a High-Level Pledging Event to secure increased funding for future humanitarian needs , especially as crises grow. It highlights CERF's catalytic role in getting money to people before disasters strike and in under-resourced emergencies. Key Aspects Celebration & Advocacy : Commemorating two decades of CERF's existence (established in 2005) and advocating for sustained or increased donor support. High-Level Pledging Event : A key part of the campaign, this UN event aims to mobilize financial resources for CERF to address growing humanitarian needs. Focus on Innovation : Highlighting CERF's work in areas like anticipatory action (acting before a crisis) and climate action, including the...

Hurricane Melissa , one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, left a trail of destruction across the northern Caribbean. The Category 5 hurricane caused widespread loss of life, damage to infrastructure, and large-scale displacement across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica. Watch the Member States Briefing on the Humanitarian Response to Hurricane Melissa! Live Meetings & Events