Press Release: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of UAE and President of the UAE Red Crescent Authority, today hosted a global launch of the 2009 HumanitarianAppeal, in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian.  English | Arabic

Press Release: The 2009 Humanitarian Appeal seeks US$7 billion to help 30 million people in 31 countries around the world living in severe and ongoing humanitarian crises.  English | Arabic

Media Advisory: Launch of the Humanitarian Appeal 2009, preceded by a press conference.  English | Arabic

Chapeau: United Nations Humanitarian Appeal 2009, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  English | Arabic

CAP Fact Sheet: English | Arabic

Flyer: English | Arabic

CAP Film 2009: zip file | Windows Media Video

What is the Cap?
The Consolidated Appeals Process, or CAP, is a plea for the international community to extend its hand and provide essential assistance to millions of people across the world whose lives have been crossed by conflict or calamity. 

However, CAP is more than just an appeal for money. It is a coordination tool designed to help aid organisations to avoid costly gaps and duplication that occur when they operate in isolation. Read more

  
Photo Gallery [1][2]      CAP 2009 Poster

For more information about the countries participating in the 2009 Humanitarian Appeal, please click here