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A woman stands outside her home in Munshigong that collapsed in the Cyclone Amphan storms. Photo by Amit Rudro for CRS/Caritas Bangladesh.

Emergency Response Fund

Acting fast when disaster strikes is critical. When a crisis hits, we work hand-in-hand with local communities and churches to bring aid and relief to people whose lives have been devastated by natural disaster or conflict. 

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In an emergency, rapid responses are crucial. Without urgent assistance, communities hit by natural or man-made disasters become extremely vulnerable.

Having funds on stand-by means we can immediately send support to those facing a crisis. Every year, we respond to emergencies and disasters that affect millions of men, women and children in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Africa. 

We work in partnership with a network of local and international organisations to supply lifesaving food, water, shelter, sanitation, clothing, hygiene kits and cash assistance to families that have lost their homes or livelihoods. This means we're able to work quickly and leverage local networks and relationships to reach as many people as possible.

This life-saving work can only happen with your help. 

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When emergencies hit, we are on the ground with

Food, water and emergency shelter

Hygiene and sanitation kits

Medication and health services

Trauma support

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Churchgoers wash their hands using a bucket provided by Caritas after a morning mass in Butembo, DRC. Photo: Tommy Trenchard/Caritas Internationalis.

The disaster doesn't end once the TV crews have left. When lives have been torn apart by disasters, vulnerable communities need support to rebuild their lives.

We're there long after immediate needs are met, supporting affected people and communities to rebuild back stronger. 

Our international network and long-term development programs mean that we can train communities in disaster risk reduction before crises happen, and support people as they begin to rebuild their lives.

Please give what you can, so that we've got the funds at hand to move quickly - and save lives.

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Current Crises

Africa

  • Zimbabwe Drought Relief
  • East Africa Food Crisis
  • COVID-19 Prevention

Asia

  • Typhoon Goni, flooding and landslides, Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia
  • Rohingya Refugee Crisis, Bangladesh
  • Cyclone Amphan, Bangladesh
  • COVID-19 Prevention

The Middle East

  • Emergency aid following Beirut explosion (Lebanon)
  • Humanitarian response in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan
  • Refugee rehabilitation in Lebanon and Jordan
  • COVID-19 Prevention

The Pacific

  • Tropical Cyclone Harold
  • COVID-19 Prevention
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Catherine, a psycho-social worker for Caritas, photographed in the vaccination center in the Ebola-hit town of Mambasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: Tommy Trenchard/Caritas Internationalis.

Where Does My Donation Go?

Funds raised are used to support emergency response activities in the regions we support: Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific. If any funds remain after a crisis, they are kept in the Emergency Response Fund so that we can respond to ongoing needs and future crises in these regions.

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