‘Money alone won’t get us there’: UN steps up aid for 12 forgotten crises
The UN has released $160 million in emergency funding to support 12 of the world's most underfunded humanitarian crises. Relief chief Tom Fletcher emphasized that while funding is critical, political cooperation is necessary to ensure aid reaches those in need.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing struggle to provide humanitarian relief in conflict zones where political barriers often prevent aid from reaching vulnerable populations.
Getting aid to people in the world’s most neglected emergencies takes more than money. It takes open roads, open borders and leaders willing to help it reach those in dire need.
That was the message from UN relief chief Tom Fletcher on Friday, as the aid coordination office he runs, OCHA , released $160 million to keep life-saving help flowing in 12 of the most underfunded crises on the planet.
“We have 87 million people to reach, and no time to waste ,” said Mr. Fletcher, the Emergency Relief Coordinator.
“Today’s new funding will help us get aid to people who might otherwise be left behind. But money alone won’t get us there: leaders must exercise political will to open access, remove obstacles and help us reach people whose lives are on the line.”
The 87 million are the world’s needy facing the most severe crises this year.
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