"The United Nations has launched its 2026 appeal for aid by asking for just half the amount it says it needs, despite humanitarian needs globally being at an all-time high. The international institution appealed for $23bn on Monday, while acknowledging that, due to a plunge in donor funding, the figure would shut out tens of millions of people in urgent need of help."
"Aid agencies are also facing security risks in conflict zones in addition to the funding cuts, warned UN aid chief Tom Fletcher. We are overstretched, underfunded, and under attack, he said. And we drive the ambulance towards the fire. On your behalf. But we are also now being asked to put the fire out. And there is not enough water in the tank. And we're being shot at."
United Nations launched a 2026 appeal seeking $23bn, roughly half the estimated requirement, acknowledging the reduced figure will leave tens of millions without aid. The UN had originally sought $47bn for 2025 and received just $12bn by November, the lowest in a decade, covering slightly more than a quarter of stated needs and forcing prioritisation of the most desperate. Humanitarian needs are at an all-time high amid increased global instability and conflict, while aid agencies face security risks in conflict zones. The UN identifies 87 million priority cases, says about 250 million need urgent assistance, and aims to help 135 million people if $33bn becomes available. The largest single appeal, $4bn, targets the occupied Palestinian territory, with most funds tagged for Gaza.
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