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Rapid Response Grants

Cyclone Nargis has devastated much of Myanmar

MYANMAR

8 May - CERF allocates a minimum initial US$ 20 million for humanitarian response to cyclone-affected people in Myanmar. 


Cyclone Nargis has devastated Myanmar and humanitarian relief is urgently needed
[Photo: WFP]
Food rations are assisting people people affected by the rodent crisis

BANGLADESH

21 April - CERF allocates US$ 1 million to those affected by the rodent crisis in Bangladesh.  more...
Food rations are assisting people people affected by the rodent crisis
[Photo: WFP]
Pesticides are being used to combat the locust outbreak and contributing to food security

TAJIKISTAN

18 April - CERF allocates US$ 400,000 to controlling the locust outbreak in Tajikistan.  more...
Pesticides are being used to combat the locust outbreak and contributing to food security
[Photo: FAO]

   UNDERFUNDED ALLOCATIONS


Since its launch on 9 March 2006, the Central Emergency Response Fund has committed US$ 796.5 million to timely and reliable humanitarian projects in 62 countries affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. Read More...

* US$ 500.7 million for rapid response grants to 59 countries
* US$  million for underfunded emergencies grants to 30 countries

In 2008, the CERF has contributed US$ $90.5 million to rapid response grants to 23 countries and US$ 95.7 million to underfunded emergencies in 14 countries.

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