Since its launch on 9 March 2006, CERF has committed US$ 886.5 million for over1000 projects in 62 countries, spanning the globe in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America*.  

US$ 584.8 million went to jump start humanitarian response in rapid onset crises or sudden deteriorations of existing crises in 59 countries. US$ 301.8 million went to underfunded crises in 30 countries*.

In 2008, CERF has contributed US$ 174.6 million to rapid response grants to 33 countries and US$ 101.8 million to underfunded emergencies in 14 countries. CERF has funded 265 humanitarian projects in 2008*.

In 2007, CERF committed more than US$ 227.8 million to rapid response grants in 49 countries and US$ 123.1 million to underfunded emergencies in 23 countries. CERF funded 446 humanitarian projects in 2007.

Click here for a breakdown of CERF grants per country, agency, sector, and window

In 2008, 77 Member States, one Observer State and six private organizations have committed more than US$ 431.4 million to CERF.

Recent paid contributions includes Liechtenstein (US$196,136).

In its founding resolution, the General Assembly called for the grant component of CERF to reach a funding level of US$ 450 million by 2008. Click here for pledges and contributions to the CERF.

*   as of 18 July 2008