UN appeals for more funds to assist 305 million people in need

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that around 305 million people will need aid in 2025. This represents an increase of five million people compared to the previous year. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The UN is seeking around $47.4 billion (CHF41.7 billion) for 2025 to help people fleeing conflict and battling starvation. Despite the growing number of crises and conflicts, OCHA is unable to increase its planned aid activities for 2025. So far, only just over 40% of requested funds have been collected from donors this year. While some countries need more aid, six no longer need any money at all from the global emergency aid plan, Geneva-based OCHA said on Wednesday. + Proposed Swiss cuts to international aid mean less for the needy "In a world on fire, the most vulnerable are paying the highest price: children, women, people with disabilities and the poor," said the new UN Emergency Relief Coordinator ...