Global Humanitarian Aid Faces Steep Decline for 2025
According to the latest update of the ‘Global Humanitarian Overview 2025’ report through the end of September, a total of $45.34 billion is needed to assist 181 million people in need across 73 countries. However, only $9.57 billion has been raised so far—less than a quarter of the required funding.
This marks a 41% drop compared to the same period last year, when $16.21 billion had been raised by September 2024. Overall, global investment in humanitarian efforts has also significantly declined, falling by 25% from $22.49 billion to $16.09 billion.
This dramatic shortfall in funding could have severe consequences for vulnerable populations in crisis-hit areas, especially in conflict-ridden and impoverished regions. The report specifically highlights Sudan as a key focus of operational and financial needs.
The report also underscores the role of pooled humanitarian funds such as CERF and CBPF, which help save lives and livelihoods through preemptive cash allocations. While some life-saving initiatives are still underway, the sharp downturn in resources is alarming and calls for an urgent reassessment by donor countries.
Despite soaring humanitarian needs—including in Afghanistan—there remains a glaring lack of broad financial commitments. The shortfall in response endangers the lives of millions worldwide. Meanwhile, the Taliban administration has remained silent on this global crisis and has yet to introduce any substantial initiative aimed at attracting such aid.
