UN Central Emergency Response Fund

Subject: International Relations

Section: International Organisation

Some details about UN Central Emergency Response Fund:

CERF was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005 as the United Nations global emergency response fund.
CERF enables humanitarian responders to deliver life-saving assistance whenever and wherever crises strike.
It comprises two windows:
- The Rapid Response window initiates coordinated relief when new crises arise,
- The Underfunded Emergencies window sustains relief operations in areas lacking alternative funding.
CERF is overseen by the Emergency Relief Coordinator on behalf of the UN
Secretary-General, with support from the CERF secretariat.
It’s funded by UN Member States, regional governments, corporate donors, foundations, and individuals, having enabled over $5.5 billion in assistance in 100+ countries.