ReliefWeb

Since its launch in 1996, ReliefWeb has become a key source of information on natural disasters and complex emergencies for users - including other UN departments and agencies, NGOs, governments, donors, journalists and the public - in more than 170 countries.  As such, it plays a key role in OCHA's advocacy efforts by helping raise awareness about countries in crisis.

With teams in New York, Geneva and Kobe, Japan, ReliefWeb provides 24-hour coverage of relief, preparedness and prevention activities for both complex emergencies and natural disasters worldwide, and acts as a gateway to documents and other sources of information related to humanitarian relief and assistance.

Users can also take advantage of ReliefWeb's custom subscription services that send e-mail updates based on interest.

Some of the resources available through ReliefWeb are:

• Latest Updates.  Documents posted on emergencies and natural disasters within the past 72 hours
• Countries, Emergencies and Natural Disasters. Humanitarian response information on crises around the world organized by region.
• Appeals and Funding  Funding requirements and donor contribution for complex emergencies and natural disasters .
• Map Centre. Reference and thematic maps concerning current and past humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters, by source, keyword, emergency or country
• Vacancies Jobs and volunteer openings in the global humanitarian community .
• Contact Directory Contact information for UN relief agencies and NGOs .
• Policy and Issues A library of humanitarian, human rights and development reference documents .
• Training. A selection of training courses and materials available to humanitarian relief organizations and staff

HIGHLIGHTS

Interview with ReliefWeb Acting Coordinator, Sharon Rusu

ReliefWeb Evaluation

ReliefWeb team wins the UN 21 Award for knowledge management and improvements to the work environment (See OCHA News - No.135)

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