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In 2023, CERF proved to be a critical source for the rapid, prioritized and flexible funding required to provide life-saving assistance to nearly 33 million people worldwide. In response to the outbreak of hostilities in Sudan, for example, CERF released $106 million, ensuring essential care, protection and basic services for the millions of people affected, both in Sudan and in neighbouring countries. Together with allocations of nearly $80 million from the Country-Based Pooled Funds in Sudan and South Sudan, this sustained the humanitarian response at a uniquely challenging time. Despite the relentless demands on CERF to respond to this and other new emergencies, the Fund was again instrumental in addressing critical funding shortfalls in forgotten crises. In 2023, it channeled a record-breaking $276 million to severely underfunded humanitarian responses in 26 countries, ensuring the continued provision of life-saving assistance to almost 14 million people. Across the board, CERF continued to be an agent of change, driving more effective, cost-efficient and inclusive approaches to humanitarian action.

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