In February, the UN's Humanitarian & Development chiefs traveled to Niger to raise awareness and funds for the looming food crisis and to promote long-term development. See the latest videos from their visit here.
In March 2012 USG/ ERC visited Syria. The aim of the two day mission was to urge all parties to agree on arrangements for humanitarian organizations to reach people in areas affected by fighting and violence.
The CERF is a humanitarian fund established by the United Nations to enable assistance to be delivered to those affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts to be delivered in a more timely and reliable way.
The Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) is a tool developed by aid organisations in a country or region to raise funds for humanitarian action as well as to plan, implement and monitor their activities together. Consequently, the CAP is much more than an appeal for money.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) mobilizes and coordinates effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors. www.unocha.org