World Humanitarian Day

   The Central Emergency Response Fund High-Level Pledging Event for 2026: 20 years of saving lives together . Event hosted in collaboration with the Governments of Ireland and the Philippines The 2026 High-Level Pledging Event will:Celebrate CERF's 20-year legacy of alleviating human suffering around the world through rapid, strategic and catalytic funding , including the launch of the CERF@20 campaign ; Reaffirm CERF's pivotal role in responding to conflict-driven crises, enabling partners to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance and protection services to the most vulnerable. Highlight CERF's growing role in acting in anticipation of, and response to, climate-related humanitarian crises, helping the most vulnerable communities build resilience and adaptive capacity against future threats. Showcase CERF's impact in supporting current reform efforts towards a more effective and impactful humanitarian system that is driven by local priorities. Address CERF's...

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...