Facts: 31 crises that receive Sida’s support
Sida’s money is distributed to the following countries:
Ethiopia (340 million), Afghanistan (300), Syria (280), Yemen (270), Democratic Republic of Congo (245 million), Ukraine (220), Somalia (210), South Sudan (200), Sudan (185), Nigeria (155)
Mali (110), Myanmar (100), Chad (90), Burkina Faso (85), Venezuela (85), Central African Republic (80), Colombia (80), Pakistan (80), Lebanon (75), Palestine (70 )
Niger (65), Cameroon (60), Haiti (45), Uganda (45), Iraq (40), Mozambique (40), Turkey (40), Bangladesh (35), Kenya (35), Jordan (15), Algeria (10)
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Sida’s support, which according to the authority is a record this year, goes to the most serious and urgent needs in the world.
“We are deciding on support for 31 severe crises where more people are in need of support today, while the resources for humanitarian support from donors have decreased,” says Jakob Wernerman, head of Sida’s humanitarian aid, in a press release.
The price of food and fuel has increased sharply, which makes all humanitarian efforts more expensive, states the authority.
“The already too small resources are simply enough for a smaller number of people, which is very worrying,” continues the Sida head.
Doubling in three years
Twice as many people, over 348 million, are today dependent on humanitarian aid compared to three years ago, according to the UN. The crises in Ukraine, Ethiopia and Afghanistan in 2022 accounted for a significant part of the sharp increase. The severe earthquake in Turkey and Syria in 2023 has also worsened the situation for millions of people.
While aid needs are increasing, funding is not keeping up, data from the United Nations Office for Humanitarian Aid (Ocha) shows. It has therefore become more important to prioritize those most in need, according to Sida.
More dangerous for aid workers
At the same time, it has become increasingly dangerous for aid workers around the world, and aid organizations must put more resources into their own security. Examples include Somalia, Ukraine and Myanmar, where armed conflicts have made work more difficult, dangerous and expensive.
War and conflicts, natural and climate-related disasters, hunger and food shortages as well as the high number of refugees in the world are singled out as the main causes of the crises.