UN Chief praises Fund Success

UN Chief said that the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) is “a United Nations success story.” Addressing CERF’s High-level Pledging Event for 2025 on 10 December, Guterres said that “Is a first responder in crisis –rooted in rapid analysis, rapid decision and rapid implementation.

And is centred around putting people first  and kick-starting relief as soon as possible.” Despite a challenging funding environment, CERF has remained at the forefront of global humanitarian responses in 2024, enabling life-saving assistance wherever and whenever needed the most.

During the year CERF played a pivotal role in responding to these crises, offering a lifeline to millions of conflict-affected people.