UNICEF has appealed for almost US$1.4 billion to meet the immediate, life-saving needs of children in 45 countries and regions gripped by conflict, natural disasters and other complex emergencies this year.

Humanitarian action in Haiti over the last three years has helped improve the lives of over 1.5 million Haitians. Almost three years after the devastating earthquake in 2010 that cost the lives of 217,300 people and left 2.1 million homeless, humanitarian action has accomplished significant tangible results. From 2010 to 2012, humanitarian actors ensured adequate services to the 1.5 million displaced after the earthquake and helped return or relocate 77% of these people out of camps.

Further needs identified during assessments in the affected regions have led to an upward revision of the Appeal budget. This Emergency Appeal now seeks Swiss francs 7,511,993 to support the Haiti Red Cross Society (HRCS) to respond to the humanitarian consequences of Hurricane Sandy and assist 8,000 families outside of the earthquake affected zone (40,000 beneficiaries) for 12 months. The operation will be completed by the end of October 2013. A Final Report will be made available by 31 January 2014 (three months after the end of the operation).

The situation

Pendant les six premiers mois de 2012, les acteurs humanitaires ont continué à répondre aux besoins humanitaires non couverts, en travaillant avec leurs contreparties nationales dans les différents secteurs et à appuyer des actions ciblées de préparation et de réponse aux urgences. L’action des partenaires internationaux s’insère dans un système national de planification et de réponse aux urgences qui se développe graduellement.

APPEAL #: 6762 (For Phase II of work)

Appeal Amount for Phase II - $2,171,229
Funding to Date (carry-over from Phase I + additional funds received) - $1,757,728
Balance of Funding Required - $413,501

JULY 20, 2012

Introduction

FOREWORD

Every year, the plight and needs of many of the world’s most vulnerable people are described in the Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP). This year’s CAP spans 18 countries and outlines needs across key sectors.

The 2012 CAP clearly highlights that food insecurity continues to be compounded by protracted crisis situations, more frequent natural disasters, conflict, volatile food prices, harsh economic conditions and climate change.

Appeal Target: US$ 27,175,768

Balance requested: US$ 3,551,901