Appeals & R/R Funds - ACT Alliance

RRF 08/2026: Response to Malawi Floods

Malawi experienced continuous rains in several parts of the country from 15 March 2026 to 19 March 2026. Sustained heavy rainfall across central and southern Malawi is expected to continue.

So far, 5 districts of Chikwawa, Phalombe, Zomba, Machinga, and Mangochi have been severely affected. According to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) as of 24 March 2026, 29 people have died, 84 have been injured, almost 140,000 people have been affected, and 1,164 households have been sheltered in 31 camps while other households are staying with relatives whose houses have not been affected in nearby communities and others within their communities.

The three Malawi ACT forum members (ELDS, CARD, and BSHDA) will conduct cash transfers (multipurpose cash assistance) of approximately $60 (K105,000) to 600 households, reaching out to 3300 people affected in the 3 targeted districts of Chikwawa, Zomba, and Machinga.

RRF 08_2026 _Malawi_Floods

RRF No. 07 / 2026 Emergency Lifesaving project for Land slide Affected Community in Gamo zone, Ethiopia

In the Gamo Zone area in Southern Ethiopia, several landslides occurred in the early morning of 11th March 2026, triggered by several days of heavy rain and flash floods. The disaster occurred in the highland areas where saturated slopes gave way after heavy, intense rains.

The landslides have caused extensive human, social, and economic damage. Many households have experienced loss of life, destruction of homes, and displacement, while livelihoods have been severely disrupted due to the loss of farmland, crops, and livestock. Access to essential services such as safe water, sanitation, healthcare, and markets has been significantly reduced due to damaged infrastructure and ongoing rainfall.

As a result, affected communities are facing urgent humanitarian needs, including emergency shelter, food assistance, clean water, and protection services.

Two national members of ACT Ethiopia Forum, EECMY-DASCC and EOC-DICAC, are planning to respond to 321 of the most vulnerable households (1,600 individuals), through multi-purpose cash, based on established vulnerability criteria.

The proposed project targets households affected by the landslide in Gamo Zone, specifically in Gacha Babo Woreda, specifically, Maze-doyisa and Laka kebele woredas, through Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) combined with surveillance and risk communication.

RRF No 7_2026 Landslide Emergency response Gamo Ethiopia

Global Rapid Response Fund Appeal – GRRF26

The Global Rapid Response Fund (GRRF) is an annual funding appeal administered by the ACT Alliance secretariat. The fund prioritizes ACT local and national members in line with our commitment to locally led response and in recognition of the distinct advantage these members have in providing timely, high quality, emergency response interventions. Funds for the RRF are provided by ACT Alliance members and non-members.

In November 2024, the ACT Alliance General Assembly approved our public statement on locally led response. Our pledge of commitments is designed to strengthen the humanitarian mechanism for locally led response which includes raising the RRF to USD10 million by 2027.

We are requesting USD 4,230,430 to replenish the fund for 2026 with the intention that the 2026 GRRF appeal will reflect the start of the fund expansion.

GRRF26 Appeal

RRF 06/2026 – Emergency Response to cyclones Fytia and Gezani Madagascar

Over the last two months, Madagascar experienced several cyclones including Fytia, Gezani, causing extensive damage.

Cyclone Fytia struck the west and northwest coast of Madagascar on January 31, 2026, with violent winds of over 150 km/h, gusts reaching 250 km/h, and torrential rains, causing devastating flash floods and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate to emergency shelters.

On 6^th February, cyclone Gezani formed, rapidly developing into an intense tropical cyclone, and struck the city of Toamasina on February 10, 2026. The violence of the impact was characterized by average winds of 180km/h and devastating gusts reaching 250km/h, causing major structural damage on the east coast.

The Madagascar government has declared a state of emergency, and the current situation exceeds Madagascar’s capabilities alone (BBC).

ACT Alliance member, SAF/FJKM is working closely with the National Risk and Disaster Management Office (BNGRC), who is overseeing coordination of the emergency together with UNOCHA.

SAF/FJKM has 54 branches in 23 regions, 30 clinics, and 24 development units spread over the areas under cyclone alert and is planning to respond to the affected population to support to fill the gaps identified at the national emergency meeting and through their rapid need assessment.

with the support from Rapid Response Fund, the SAF/FJKM are extending its assistance to the affected communities by providing Cash assistance, Health kits and WASH services.

RRF 062026 Madagascar Cyclone Fytia and Gezani

RRF 05/2026 – Heavy rainfall and snowfall emergency in eastern Afghanistan

More than 60 people have died, more than 110 have been injured, at least 458 houses have been damaged, and approximately 360 families have been affected shared by the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA).

The eastern provinces, particularly Nangarhar, Laghman, and Kunar, have been severely impacted. Initial reports from Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) indicate at least 11 fatalities, over 41 injuries, 48 livestock losses, and damage to more than 426 households. IDP camps established after the recent earthquake in Kunar have also been affected, increasing vulnerabilities among displaced families.

Rapid needs assessments are currently underway in Kunar, led by IOM with CWSA participation, while CWSA is leading the assessment in Laghman.

Preliminary findings from joint assessments with IOM, WFP, UNICEF, ANDMA, and other partners highlight urgent needs for shelter rehabilitation, WASH services, health support, cash assistance for heating and fuel, multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA), and maintenance of existing water systems.

In the eastern provinces, preliminary reports indicate at least 11 fatalities, more than 41 injuries, loss of livestock, and damage to over 426 households. Three temporary IDP camps in Kunar, established after the recent Kunar earthquake have also been affected, further exacerbating vulnerabilities among displaced families.

ACT Alliance member Community World Services Asia (CWSA) is currently on the ground implementing their regular projects and planning to extend emergency assistance to the affected areas by providing Cash assistance in the affected communities through the ACT Alliance Rapid Response Fund (RRF) mechanism.

RRF 05 2026 Afghanistan Rain and snow emergency

RRF 04/2026 – Pakistan emergency response to earthquake

On 19 January 2026, a moderate-to-strong earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck northern Gilgit-Baltistan, with its epicentre located approximately 50 kilometres north-northwest of Karimabad, Hunza, in close proximity to the Yash Kuk Glacier and the Chuperson Valley.

The earthquake was felt across Upper Hunza (Gojal), lower Hunza, parts of Ghizer district, and adjoining valleys, causing widespread panic among residents and tourists.

The earthquake occurred during peak winter conditions, when temperatures in Upper Hunza routinely fall between –10°C and –15°C, with snowfall, icy winds, and limited daylight hours. These conditions have significantly exacerbated the humanitarian situation. Preliminary assessments indicate that over 100 houses have been completely destroyed, while nearly 200 additional houses are severely cracked and unsafe for habitation. Damage to water supply channels, micro-hydropower systems, and cattle sheds has been widespread, resulting in loss of livestock and increased risks to food security and livelihoods.

Due to extreme weather displaced families are facing prolonged exposure to cold, limited access to heating fuel, and heightened health risks, particularly respiratory infections, hypothermia, and complications among children, older persons, and those with pre-existing conditions. The cumulative impact of shelter damage, winter exposure, and livelihood disruption places affected communities at high risk of deteriorating humanitarian conditions without timely intervention.

ACT Alliance member Community World Services Asia has planned to provide multipurpose cash assistance and winter kits to 300 affected families with the support from the ACT Alliance Rapid Response Fund (RRF).

RRF 04 2026 Pakistan Earthquake

RRF 03/2026- Zimbabwe Flood Response

Large parts of Zimbabwe, particularly the South-Eastern and Western regions, are experiencing sudden-onset flash flooding following Tropical Cyclone Dudzai in January 2026.

The flash floods have caused acute food insecurity and livelihood disruption due to the destruction of crops, loss of stored food, and household items.

Two national members of ACT Zimbabwe Forum, the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) and Lutheran Development Services (LDS), will respond to the affected and vulnerable communities.

FLOOD RESPONSE ZIMBABWE

RRF 02/2026 -Burundi Influx of Congolese Refugees

Since the beginning of December 2025, more than 90,000 Congolese refugees have flocked to Burundi, fleeing intense fighting between the loyalist army of Kinshasa and the M23 movement in South Kivu backed by local militias and Burundian troops.

According to UNHCR, the refugees in Burundi from DRC indicate a worsening situation requiring urgent mobilization of resources and assistance to the persons within the refugee camps due to the large numbers of persons arriving from DRC.

The recent fighting has killed at least 74 civilians, injured more than 80, and displaced over 200,000 people, many of them children (Relief Web)

The transit centres and refugee camps lack basic resources, such as safe water, and the lack of other important resources and social infrastructure, such as roads, schools, and health facilities, in addition to the need for livelihoods and protection.

The council of churches of Burundi, a member of ACT Burundi Forum is preparing to response to the refugee crisis.

RRF 02 2026 Burundi CNEB

ACT SYR 261: Syria’s Protracted Crisis – Building Pathways from Crisis to Resilience

Syria’s protracted crisis, now entering its fourteenth year, remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian emergencies. Prolonged conflict, economic collapse, widespread displacement, climate-related shocks, and declining international funding have converged to severely undermine public services, social cohesion, and household coping capacity. As of end 2025, an estimated 16.5 million people—over 70% of the population—require humanitarian assistance, while 15.8 million people need primary and secondary health support. These multidimensional needs demand an integrated approach that addresses immediate life-saving requirements while strengthening systems, livelihoods, and community resilience all the while bringing dialogues of peace forward.

The collective response of the ACT Syria Forum aims to improve the resilience, dignity, and wellbeing of conflict-affected and crisis-affected populations across targeted governorates in Syria. The response strategy is designed to ensure that deliverables, outcomes, and objectives are measurable, aligned with humanitarian quality standards, and implemented through a coordinated forum approach that maximizes collective impact while avoiding duplication. The overall objective of this appeal is to support crisis-affected populations in Syria – including vulnerable communities, IDPs, returnees – in having improved resilience, social cohesion, and equitable access to basic services, livelihoods, and protection, through integrated, inclusive and accountable interventions while initiating dialogues of peace. The response is implemented through strong coordination and complementarity among requesting members under the leadership of the ACT Syria Forum.

ACT Syria Forum members EPDC, MECC, GOPA-DERD, LWF, NCA, FCA and HEKS/EPER will respond to the protracted crisis with an appeal to raise 5,366,122 USD over a year.

ACT SYR 261 Appeal Narrative

Results Framework SYR 261

RRF 01/2026 – Rapid assistance for displaced families due to conflict in Banteay Meanchey province in Cambodia

As a result of the ongoing conflict, more than 500,000 people have been displaced of whom 260,417 are women and 158,323 are children. The numbers are likely to increase as there has not been any cessation of hostilities agreed by the two countries at the time of this appeal. In early December 2025, long-standing tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand disputed border escalated into renewed conflict, including artillery exchanges, air strikes, and heavy fighting in multiple frontier areas.

Displacement has been reported across six border-affected provinces: Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Battambang, Pursat, and Koh Kong. Siem Reap Province is significantly impacted as a key host area for people fleeing from Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear). Other seven provinces have received some displaced population by hosting them with their relatives.

According to government figures 322,545 people have moved to 196 sites established by government while the remaining 175,697 people staying with relatives. Due to conflict 17 civilian died and 77 injured (MoI, 16 Dec 2025). 883 schools have been closed, affecting 208,985 students and 7,278 teachers (HRF, 12 Dec 2025).

The need assessments revealed that Shelter/NFIs, Food, WASH specially sanitation facilities, safe drinking water, Primary Health care services , Maternal and Child Health (MCH)/immunization, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and education are the main needs of the displaced population.

ACT Alliance member in Cambodia LHCO is extending support by providing cash assistance, WASH and psycho-social support, shelter and NFIs support through the rapid response fund.

RRF012026 Cambodia Rapid Assistance for Displaced Families