ALLOCATIONS IN JANUARY 2017
On 30 January 2017, Secretary-General António Guterres released US$100 million from the CERF Underfunded Emergencies window to sustain aid operations in nine neglected emergencies, to reach more than 6 million people in crises where levels of vulnerability are alarmingly high but funding remains critically low. Countries include Nigeria ($22 million), Niger ($10 million), Cameroon ($10 million), DPRK ($6 million), Libya ($6 million), Madagascar ($6 million), Mali ($7 million), Somalia ($18 million) and Uganda ($15 million).
Furthermore, in January 2017, CERF allocated over $7 million to address the most urgent humanitarian needs in CAR and Mongolia.
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2017 FUNDING STATUS
 For 2017 thus far, CERF received $14.8 million in contributions and $261.4 million in pledges from 36 donors. This is approximately 62 per cent of CERF's annual target of $450 million. Some key donors are yet to make announcements due to internal budgetary processes but are expected to pledge in the first and second quarter of this year. Based on past contribution patterns, the CERF secretariat estimates another $126.5 million in contributions for 2017, possibly bringing it to a total of $402.5 million in income projection for the year. In addition, a key donor indicated a substantial increase in contribution from last year, which would bring the current income projection significantly closer to the funding target. Moreover, year-end top-ups have historically played a role in closing the funding gap (in the vicinity of 10%). One major risk, however, is the negative impact of donor currencies' exchange rate fluctuations vis-a-vis US dollar. Last year, CERF lost approximately $13.4 million in income as a result.
Contributions received in December 2016 and January 2017
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UN’s global emergency response fund releases US$100 million for the world’s most neglected crises
UN Secretary-General António Guterres released US$100 million from CERF to sustain aid operations in nine neglected emergencies. CERF’s largest allocation of the year will reach more than 6 million people.
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Return to the unknown
In December 2013, when conflict broke out in the Central African Republic (CAR), thousands of people fled across the border to neighbouring countries, including more than 100,000 Chadians who returned to their home country. Most of them had left Chad decades ago and could no longer rely on family or friends for help upon their return, so they settled in returnee sites in the south.
Here are their stories >>
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RESULTS FROM CERF'S PARTNERS
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UNSMIL: Clean, Steady Energy for Libya Hospitals is a Boost for the Health Sector
In a first for Libya, solar power panels have been installed at the Abu Sleem Accidents and Emergency hospital in the capital Tripoli to offer steady electricity for the hospital’s Intensive Care unit. The installations for the Tripoli hospitals are funded by CERF.
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CERF funds help IOM to provide emergency primary healthcare in Puntland and Somaliland
“My child is able to speak to me for the first time since the last 8 hours.” CERF funds help IOM to provide emergency primary healthcare in Puntland and Somaliland.
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WHO: Responding to forgotten crises - Together with CERF
"Health services are crucial in every emergency response,” said Emergency Relief Coordinator and Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Stephen O'Brien, who manages the CERF on behalf of the UN Secretary-General. “WHO is one of CERF's largest recipients and a key partner in ensuring that help reaches people in need, whenever and wherever crises hit.”
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VIDEO: Jackets, boots and hope
CERF supported UNICEF to keep vulnerable children warm this cold winter in Jordan.
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NEW INFOGRAPHIC AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
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Do you have a question for CERF? Contact the Resource Mobilization and Communication team
| NAME |
TITLE |
PHONE |
EMAIL |
| Ms. Lisa Doughten |
Chief of CERF |
212-963-8205
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doughten@un.org |
| RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SECTION (RMCS) |
| Ms. Babita Bisht |
Chief of Resource Mobilization & Communications Section |
917-225-1520
917-367-5673 |
bisht1@un.org |
| Mr. Mads Frandsen |
Humanitarian Affairs Officer |
917-367-2817
347-468-6057 |
frandsen@un.org |
| Mr. Mose An |
Humanitarian Affairs Officer |
212-963-9246
347-218-2591 |
an@un.org |
| Ms. Claudia Hargarten |
Public Information Officer |
917-207-3925 |
hargarten@un.org |
| Ms. Lara Palmisano |
Public Information |
212-9631472 |
palmisano1@un.org |
| Ms. Marie Deblonde-Vallet |
Team Assistant |
212-963-9535 |
deblonde@un.org |
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CERF is one of the fastest and most effective ways to support rapid humanitarian response for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. The Fund, which is managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), receives voluntary contributions year round from United Nations Member States and Observers, regional governments, private sector, foundations and individuals. This money is set aside for immediate use at the onset of emergencies, in rapidly deteriorating situations and in protracted crises that fail to attract sufficient resources.
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