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According to him, of the 255 million dollars needed for humanitarian operations in 2025, the organisation has only received 95 million dollars, leaving a significant gap of 160 million dollars, marking a 67 per cent ga
“We are all aware of the global funding cut that has threatened humanitarian operations across the world. The impact is profoundly crushing at the local level, where conflict, climate change and disease outbreaks are recurrent”
“Of the US$255 million needed for humanitarian operations in 2025, UNICEF received US$95 million, leaving a US$160 million gap (67 per cent) and a critical shortfall across sectors”
“UNICEF calls on all of us to get involved in local humanitarian efforts, whether through donations, volunteering, or advocacy. The needs are many, communities are affected by floods, diminished services in IDP camps, to name but a few,” he said.
Francis called on donors, the private sector and the government to support humanitarian efforts by increasing funding to local government and Civil Society Organisations.
“UNICEF calls on donors, the private sector and the state and federal government to increase funding to LGAs and the CSOs that support life-saving nutrition, immunisation, health and protection services for conflict, flood and displaced communities in north east Nigeria,” he stated
“UNICEF calls on all to share this information about the importance of humanitarian work and challenges faced by those on the frontlines. Use social media, blogs, or community events to share information about the importance of humanitarian work and challenges faced by those in need,” he added.
Credit PUNCH