Hello everyone.
I am extremely proud of the Central Emergency Response Fund and the Country-Based Pooled Funds. These annual reports demonstrate why.
Last year was a very difficult year, especially for people caught up in crisis
The pandemic challenged our ability to provide help quickly, as the need for humanitarian assistance rose to record levels, driven by conflict, climate change, and COVID-19 itself.
Despite this, and thanks to the generous support of donors, CERF helped to support 69 million people – more than twice as many as in 2019.
The Country-Based Pooled Funds enabled partners to provide life-saving assistance to 36 million people – 30 per cent more than in 2019.
Together, CERF and the CBPF demonstrated their effectiveness in delivering aid to the front lines and reaching those furthest behind.
I thank donor Governments, corporations and individuals for their generosity.
And I appeal to you to continue investing in these lifelines.
Thank you.