Pakistan - Humanitarian Pooled Fund - OCHA 2019

March 2019 – Pakistan continues to face multiple humanitarian crises including conflict-induced displacement; a large contingent of Afghan refugees; high levels of malnutrition; and vulnerability to natural disasters. Since 2009 the country has experienced significant displacement of people as a result of the military-led security operations in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. For those who are able to return conditions are difficult due to significant damage to community infrastructure water supply systems and educational and health centres. The country is currently experiencing a severe drought affecting southern provinces. With GAC’s support the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) supports the Pakistan Humanitarian Pooled Fund to provide timely allocations to national and international non-governmental organizations as well as United Nations agencies to address some of the most critical humanitarian needs in Pakistan. Project activities include: (1) supporting life-saving activities while filling critical funding gaps; (2) strengthening coordination and leadership within the humanitarian response; (3) improving the relevance and coherence of the humanitarian response; and (4) expanding the delivery of assistance in hard-to-reach areas. In 2019 key priority sectors include shelter health and water sanitation and hygiene.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved planning and coordination of the humanitarian response to effectively address priority humanitarian needs; (2) improved timeliness in implementing life-saving activities; and (3) increased participation of local humanitarian non-governmental organizations. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are facing acute food insecurity.