Afghan quake death toll surpasses 1,400 as global aid bypasses Taliban
An IFRC official says the difficult terrain where the quake struck could turn this into a 'protracted crisis' lasting months.
Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)
The Central Emergency Response Fund is a humanitarian fund established by the U.N. General Assembly. As a "fund of last resort," its mission is to provide immediate, life-saving funding for humanitarian emergencies worldwide, allowing the U.N. and its partners to deliver rapid aid to people affected by sudden-onset crises.
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Second round of U.N. emergency cash provided for crisis hotspots
More than a third of the funds will support aid efforts for people in Yemen ($20 million) and Ethiopia ($15 million).