UN appeals for record fundraising for humanitarian aid in 2023

“Next year will represent the largest humanitarian program ever launched worldwide,” United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, told the press.

The humanitarian agencies of ONU they will need US$51,5 billion next year, 25% more than in 2022. The resources will make it possible to finance aid programs for 230 million particularly vulnerable people in 68 countries.

A ONU it does not have the capacity, however, to help all people in need. In total, 339 million people will need emergency assistance in 2023, a considerably higher number than the 274 million who needed help this year.

The country in which the United Nations points to the greatest need for resources for 2023 is Afghanistan (4,63 billion dollars), followed by Syria, Yemen and Ukraine.

(To AFP)

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