Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) Report, 2025 by ALNAP

According to the 2025 “Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA)” Report, international funding for the humanitarian sector is declining at a rate never seen before, indicating a financial crisis. Public funds for humanitarian aid could be cut by up to 45% in 2024 compared to 2023 due to reductions from major government donors, with additional cuts anticipated in 2025. This dramatic drop poses a threat to the implementation of crucial reforms aimed at improving the effectiveness of aid, such as early crisis prevention and support for national and local organizations.

More than ever, countries coping with protracted crises are at greater risk. Over the past decade, debt payments have doubled, and humanitarian aid has emerged as their primary external source of support. Their capacity to recover sustainably is seriously called into question by this. In response, the United Nations has called for a ‘humanitarian reset’ to tackle what it describes as a “crisis of legitimacy, morale, and funding,” all against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and ongoing conflicts.

Link to the report: https://alnap.hacdn.io/media/documents/GHA_Report_1408v1.pdf



Hnin Ei Lwin
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