ACT Alliance is the leading faith-based alliance in humanitarian response, working with faith and humanitarian actors at the global, regional, national, and community levels. ACT harnesses the combined strength of its members in delivering humanitarian response at scale and with considerable reach through joint programming approaches.
We commit to an effective ecumenical response that saves lives and maintains dignity, irrespective of race, gender, belief, nationality, ethnicity, or political persuasion. Humanitarian needs define our priorities and the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence guide our actions. We remain committed to strengthening the resilience of affected communities and to being accountable to people and communities affected by a crisis. The ACT Alliance Secretariat adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability and is committed to the Sphere Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response.
Since launch of the revised ACT Humanitarian Policy, US$82 million was mobilised for ACT’s Humanitarian Appeals in the period 2022 – 2025.
ACT Emergency Appeal coverage (the total amount of funds generated versus budget) has risen from 28% to 40% from 2018 to 2025.
Pilot Triple Nexus Appeal launched in Iraq & Jordan in 2025 in line with commitment made at the 2024 ACT General Assembly in Yogyakarta.
Launch of plan for Expansion of Rapid Response Fund with appointment of dedicated RRF Manager (effective October 2025).
Through its national, regional and sub-regional forums ACT Alliance provides humanitarian and emergency preparedness support to local communities helping them during a crisis and to become more resilient.
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The Rapid Response Fund is an innovative funding mechanism designed to put local communities at the centre of decision-making and is recognised as one of few such funding mechanisms across the sector.
The RRF provides valuable opportunities to demonstrate the niche of faith actors in humanitarian response as we work closely with local ACT members and their community networks. On average, the RRF funds 20 emergencies annually and responses are implemented within six months.
The primary mechanism for large scale or global emergencies, including protracted crises: ACT Alliance raises an appeal to its membership with both requesting and funding members co-owning the process. Appeals are open for funding during their entire project period and accessible to both national and international ACT Alliance members.
Consortia represent a new funding mechanism for ACT Alliance. As part of Emergency Preparedness planning, consortiums are established before a disaster strikes and consortium members share a vision and strategic focus. Members self-organise and develop their own financial management models and programme strategies supported by the EPRP process and tools.
Emergency preparedness and response planning is integral to the strengthening of ACT Alliance’s capacity to respond effectively in emergencies through joint programming.
ACT national and regional forums develop emergency preparedness and response plans (EPRPs), working collaboratively to understand potential disaster risks and plan how to respond to emergencies quickly and effectively. Forum EPRPs are accessible by members through an online platform, which can be viewed by other members who may be interested to support them. ACT Forums use specific ACT guidelines and tools to support the process of developing an EPRP which is reviewed regularly.
As part of the holistic and integrated approach to humanitarian response, development and advocacy, ACT’s emergency preparedness and humanitarian response is supported by stronger humanitarian coordination and advocacy with stakeholders and duty bearers.
In the current strategic period our advocacy focuses on three banner commitments to the Grand Bargain at the World Humanitarian Summit where ACT has made significant investments and where member engagement is quite strong: the localisation agenda and the primary role of national/local members and local faith actors; demonstrating the important role of faith actors in humanitarian response; and strengthening of cash-based programming across the humanitarian sector.
Karamoja Sub-region is facing a slow-onset humanitarian emergency driven by prolonged drought, erratic and poorly distributed rainfall, and extended dry spells during the 2026 first agricultural season (Season I). Although rains in March 2026 supported initial planting, rainfall significantly declined from late April through June 2026, leading to widespread crop failure, deteriorating pasture and water sources, livestock stress, and rapidly worsening food insecurity across districts in the region. Based on the secondary data available, the entire subregion is facing acute hunger, with 8 out of the 9 districts affected mainly: Abim, Kaabong, Karenga, Moroto, Amudat, Kotido, Napak, and Nakapiripit and 16 people have so far been confirmed dead, and 432,000 Households in the region require immediate food assistance. The prolonged drought has severely affected rural households in the Karamoja sub-region, where livelihoods depend almost entirely on rain-fed agriculture and livestock production. Consecutive crop failures have exhausted household food supplies, while livestock, the primary asset for many families, are weakening due to inadequate pasture and water. At the same time, sharp increases in food prices have made basic commodities unaffordable, and declining agricultural production has significantly reduced household incomes. As humanitarian needs continue to rise, vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant and lactating women, older persons, and people with disabilities, face increased risks of acute malnutrition, disease, harmful coping strategies, and long-term poverty. Without timely humanitarian assistance, the situation is likely to worsen, leading to high mortality rates, severe food insecurity, and higher levels of malnutrition across the entire region. The combined effects of crop losses, reduced income, limited access to water, and escalating food prices have increased the risk of malnutrition, particularly among children under five, pregnant and breastfeeding women, older persons, and people living with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Two national members of ACT Uganda Forum Church of Uganda and the Rural Action Community Based Organzation RACOBAO are planning to respond to the crisis. RRF 19_ 2026 Response to Food Insecurity in Uganda
The ACT Palestine Forum members—FCA, HEKS/EPER, EJ-YMCA, CA, ELCJHL, LWF, and DSPR—have jointly developed an appeal to address the immediate, medium-, and long-term needs of the affected population. The response will provide assistance across the sectors of Health, Education, Protection, Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), Food Security, and Advocacy. The appeal seeks approximately USD 8 million to support an estimated 213,000 people affected by the crisis. The occupied Palestinian territory is facing a continuing, large-scale, complex humanitarian emergency driven by the ongoing consequences of the war in Gaza since 7 October 2023, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, mass displacement and the sharp deterioration of protection conditions across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Although the October 2025 ceasefire and subsequent political arrangements created some space for humanitarian operations and early recovery planning, repeated breaches of the ceasefire and continued Israeli attacks on Gaza have placed civilians at the centre of ongoing violence, resulting in further casualties, displacement, and destruction.
On 29 June 2026, torrential rainfall triggered severe flooding across parts of Accra and other cities, disrupting economic activities and causing widespread destruction. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), at least 13 people have lost their lives following extensive rescue operations. Preliminary reports from the Ministry of the Interior indicate that 7,761 households have been affected, 38,802 people displaced, and seven persons remain missing (BBC). Numerous homes and businesses in flood-prone communities have been inundated, forcing families to relocate temporarily with relatives and friends. Significant household assets and livelihoods have been lost, creating potentially severe long-term socio-economic consequences across the Greater Accra and Central Regions. PRSD maintains long-standing cooperation with NADMO and local government authorities across the affected districts. Building on its extensive emergency response experience since 2010, PRSD plans to provide humanitarian assistance (Cash and psychosocial support) to vulnerable households affected by the floods. Final RRF 2026 Response to floods in Ghana_
In Response to the flood emergency in Bangladesh, the ACT Alliance RRF review panel approved an amount of 150,000 USD for the urgent emergency assistance in the affected areas. This response will be carried out by the ACT local members RDRS Bangladesh and Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) by providing Multi-purpose cash assistance, WASH services and Food distribution among the most vulnerable households in the targeted areas. Since mid-July , 51 deaths have been reported in connection with floods and landslides in parts of Dhaka. An estimated 1.04 million people have been affected across 10 districts. At least 38,422 people are staying in 1,047 formal evacuation shelters. The flood emergency is affecting southeastern and northeastern Bangladesh, particularly the districts of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Habiganj, and Moulvibazar. The event is characterized by intense monsoon rainfall, flash flooding, river overflow, severe waterlogging, and landslides in hilly areas. Significant displacement, damage to homes and infrastructure, disruption of transport and basic services, and increased humanitarian needs have been reported across affected communities. The Government activated the National Disaster Response Coordination Centre on a 24-hour basis and circulated emergency contact numbers. District administrations also convened disaster management committees to coordinate early warning dissemination, evacuation, shelter management, hot meals, and rescue operations, with support from the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), Border Guard Bangladesh, the Fire Service and Civil Defense, police, and upazila administrations. RRF 16 2026 - Bangladesh Floods
In response to repeated displacement in Colombia’s Catatumbo region, ACT Alliance has approved USD 150,135 from its Rapid Response Fund for a six-month response led by the Iglesia Evangélica Luterana de Colombia (IELCO). The 6-months project will support people displaced to Cúcuta and Ocaña, where many families face food insecurity, psychological distress, protection risks and difficulties securing stable accommodation and income. The response is expected to reach 1,100 people, prioritising those with the greatest vulnerabilities through individual profiling and protection-risk assessments. Activities will include food assistance, multipurpose cash transfers, individual and group psychosocial support, emergency livelihood support and referrals to specialised services. The project builds on IELCO’s previous work and established relationships with displaced communities, local organisations and public institutions in both cities. RRF 15 2026 - Catatumbo, Columbia, armed conflict
In response to the urgent humanitarian needs caused by the two powerful earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, ACT Alliance has launched the VEN261 Appeal for approximately US$6.1 million. The 12-month response, running from 27 June 2026 to 30 June 2027, brings together the Lutheran World Federation, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe and HEKS/EPER, working with established local partner organisations.
The appeal will support affected communities in La Guaira, the Capital District, Miranda and Maracay, as well as other priority locations identified through ongoing assessments. Activities include emergency WASH, food assistance, primary healthcare, mental health and psychosocial support, shelter and essential household items, cash assistance, protection, livelihoods, disaster risk management, and the rehabilitation of critical community infrastructure. ACT members and their partners are already carrying out assessments and delivering mobile health services, food and relief distributions, psychosocial support and emergency WASH assistance, while preparing to expand and coordinate their response.
The earthquakes caused extensive loss of life, displacement and damage to homes, health facilities, schools, water systems and other essential infrastructure. The disaster has further intensified the effects of Venezuela’s protracted humanitarian crisis, where weakened public services, economic constraints and high levels of vulnerability are limiting the capacity of affected communities and institutions to recover.
VEN261 appealIn the second revision of the UKR251 Appeal, ACT Alliance updates its Emergency and Resilience Response to war-affected communities in Ukraine, reflecting the evolving humanitarian situation and the need for sustained support through February 2027. The revised appeal seeks a total budget of USD 11,008,171 to provide crisis-affected communities with life-saving multi-sectoral assistance, while supporting the restoration of essential services and community-led recovery. Six ACT members are responsing to the situation: Lutheran World Federation (LWF), HEKS/EPER, Church World Service (CWS), Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA), Diaconia CRD and ELEOS-Ukraine, which has joined the appeal in this revision. Together, they will respond to urgent needs among internally displaced people, returnees, host communities, and non-displaced war-affected populations across Ukraine, with a focus on areas facing high severity of need. The response combines emergency aid with early recovery, including cash assistance, shelter and WASH support, food and non-food items, protection, mental health and psychosocial support, health, education, livelihoods, and community-led initiatives. Through this revised appeal, ACT Alliance members reaffirm their commitment to a coordinated, localized, inclusive, and accountable response that supports both immediate relief and long-term resilience for war-affected communities in Ukraine. UKR251 Appeal Narrative 2nd revision UKR251-Results-Framework_2nd revision
Sudan is currently facing one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitarian crises, with the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) estimating that 33.7 million people, over two-thirds of the population, require humanitarian assistance (Relief Web). This crisis is driven by the prolonged conflict that escalated in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), compounding longstanding structural vulnerabilities, including weak governance, economic fragility, and regional inequalities. The conflict has caused widespread displacement, disrupted markets and supply chains, and led to the near collapse of essential services across large parts of the country (WHO). Women, children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), older persons, and persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected, facing heightened barriers to accessing services and increased exposure to violence, exploitation, and neglect. As a follow-up to the appeal SDN241, ACT Alliance members in Sudan, Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), DKH, and DCA, are planning to respond to the crisis. The ACT Alliance response will deliver an integrated, lifesaving, and protection-sensitive humanitarian intervention targeting conflict-affected IDPs, returnees, refugees, and vulnerable host communities across Khartoum, Gedaref, North and South Kordofan, and Darfur. The strategy addresses the interconnected impacts of conflict, displacement, service collapse, food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and protection risks, while strengthening community resilience and locally led response systems in a constrained and access-limited operational environment, aligned with the Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP 2026). SDN 261 Response to Sudan Crisis_Integrated Food, WASH, Protection, GBV, and Livelihoods (Final) SDN 261 Results Framework Template - Sudan ACT Appeal 2026
The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus that was declared on 15 May 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda is ongoing. As of 25 June 2026, a cumulative total of 1,176 confirmed cases, including 306 deaths (CFR, 26.0%) have been confirmed. The outbreak in DRC is occurring in a highly vulnerable context, with insecurity, displacement, population movements, weak health capacity, and constrained access complicating investigation, surveillance, and continuity of essential services. While clinical response, case management, laboratory confirmation, surveillance, and contact tracing are being led by the Ministry of Health, WHO, and specialised health actors, critical gaps remain at the community level. In the DRC, Community liaisons and religious leaders will be trained on preventive measures and will serve as channels of communication with the public to promote the adoption of preventive measures against Ebola in the DRC. Tanzania is a priority country for preparedness strengthening. In Tanzania, the regions of Kagera, Kigoma, Mara, Mwanza, and other border districts remain highly exposed due to their proximity to outbreak-prone neighbouring countries and the high volume of cross- border interactions. In DRC, Christian Aid, BOAD, ECC-MERU, and COPAD will respond in Ituri, South and North Kivu, while ELCT will support regional preparedness and strengthening CEA 261 Regional Ebola Response Results Framework Template(ELCT Results-Framework-Template-Christian Aid ECC BOAD COPAD
Since May 2026, Bolivia has been affected by prolonged and intermittent road blockades, particularly impacting the departments of La Paz and Cochabamba. The disruption of transport routes has caused severe shortages of food, hygiene supplies, fuel, and medicines, while restricting access to essential health services.
The crisis has affected more than 1.6 million people in the metropolitan area of La Paz and El Alto. Rising prices, loss of income, and disrupted livelihoods have placed vulnerable families under severe pressure, especially female-headed households, low-income families, children, older people, persons with disabilities, and people with chronic illnesses.
The prolonged shortages and uncertainty have also increased psychosocial stress, family tensions, and protection risks among affected households.
In response, the Bolivian Evangelical Lutheran Church, will implement the project “Bread and Peace for Bolivia.” The four-month intervention will target 1,000 vulnerable families, reaching approximately 5,000 people in affected areas of La Paz and Cochabamba. The response will provide food, hygiene and menstrual health kits, together with psychosocial support and pastoral accompaniment.
In response to the earthquake emergency on 16 June 2026 which struck Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. upon the request from ACT Indonesia forum, The RRF review panel approved an emergency assistance project for Sigi district. YCWS and PELKESI will be providing emergency assistance mainly in Health, Multipurpose cash assistance and Psycho-social support to the most vulnerable families in the affected areas. The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 km, with the epicentre located around 42 km southeast of Palu City. The earthquake was strongly felt in Palu City, Sigi District, Parigi Moutong District, and Poso District, followed by continued aftershocks, causing fear and anxiety among affected communities and delaying the return of families to damaged homes. As per initial information from disaster management authority at Sigi, local authorities, and PMI (Indonesian Red Cross) indicates that 5,744 people, or 1,813 households, have been affected. One person has reportedly died and 74 people have been injured. due to earthquake at least 1,360 houses and public infrastructure reported damage. public places such as schools, places of worship, government buildings, water supply systems, roads, bridges, and health facilities have also been fully or partially damaged. The Government, through the local authorities, has activated emergency response mechanisms following the earthquake. Based on preliminary assessments by local authorities, and PMI, significant humanitarian needs have been identified in shelter and NFIs, WASH, food security, health, and mental health and psychosocial support. The most urgent needs are reported in the most affected areas of Sigi District, particularly communities with damaged houses, disrupted access to basic services, and limited road access. ACT RRF 14-2026 Proposal Sulawesi Earthquake 2026
The Honduras Forum submitted the alert in response to the rapidly worsening food insecurity situation in the country’s Corredor Seco. Prolonged drought, erratic rainfall and an extended mid-summer dry spell have caused significant losses of staple crops, particularly maize and beans, while many vulnerable households have already exhausted their food reserves and are struggling with rising market prices. As of July 2026, approximately 95,000 people were classified in IPC Phase 4, facing Emergency levels of acute food insecurity. The urgency is further heightened by the narrow seasonal window for distributing seeds and agricultural inputs, which would allow affected small-scale farmers to make use of the upcoming planting season and avoid waiting until the next agricultural cycle.
The Forum has therefore prioritised underserved communities in Copán, Santa Bárbara and Lempira. ACT members OCDIH and CASM, which have an established presence and previous humanitarian response experience in the affected areas, intend to provide vulnerable families with food assistance, access to safe water and agricultural inputs to support the recovery of their productive livelihoods.
Honduras Food insecurity and Draught Alert July 2026 english
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El Foro de Honduras presentó la alerta en respuesta al rápido agravamiento de la inseguridad alimentaria en el Corredor Seco del país. La sequía prolongada, las lluvias irregulares y una canícula extendida han provocado pérdidas significativas de cultivos básicos, especialmente maíz y frijol, mientras que muchos hogares vulnerables ya han agotado sus reservas de alimentos y enfrentan el aumento de los precios en los mercados. A julio de 2026, aproximadamente 95.000 personas se encontraban clasificadas en la Fase 4 de la CIF, enfrentando niveles de Emergencia de inseguridad alimentaria aguda. La urgencia se ve acentuada por la limitada ventana estacional para la distribución de semillas e insumos agrícolas, que permitiría a los pequeños productores afectados aprovechar el próximo ciclo de siembra y evitar tener que esperar hasta el siguiente ciclo agrícola.
Por eso, el Foro ha priorizado comunidades desatendidas de Copán, Santa Bárbara y Lempira. Los miembros de ACT OCDIH y CASM, que cuentan con presencia establecida y experiencia previa en respuesta humanitaria en las zonas afectadas, prevén brindar a las familias vulnerables asistencia alimentaria, acceso a agua segura e insumos agrícolas para apoyar la recuperación de sus medios de vida productivos.
Honduras Nota de alerta inseguridad alimentaria y sequia julio 2026
It is estimated that over 3 million Zimbabweans reside in South Africa either legally or illegally. Recently, 3 vigilante groups have been calling for the forced removal of foreign nationals from their country. Due to increasing violence, xenophobic intimidation and displacement, more than 20,000 returnees have crossed the border into Zimbabwe. The 30th of June 2026 was the tipping point as the vigilante groups gave it as a deadline for all foreigners to leave South Africa. The vigilante groups are violent; they have looted small businesses belonging to foreigners, dragged people out of their homes, and attacked school children at schools they believed to be enrolling foreign children, and the Government of South Africa is not speaking out strongly against this xenophobia. As a result, Zimbabwe is experiencing an increased influx of its nationals from South Africa. The situation is exacerbated by the thousands of Malawians who are fleeing into Zimbabwe and not proceeding to their country of origin. To date, more than 20 000 returnees have crossed the border, and there is no plan to accommodate, feed, or transport them to their villages or towns of origin upon arrival. Resultantly, these returnees are facing hunger and living in indecent and unsafe conditions at the reception centres. Most returnees arrive at the Beitbridge border post with little or no resources and exposed to multiple vulnerabilities. The key challenges faced by returnees include a lack of safe and dignified accommodation at Beitbridge Border, inability to access food, basic hygiene, medical treatment, and lack of transport for onward travel from Beitbridge Border Post to their communities of origin. Cases of mental health, gender-based violence and protection have been reported. The returnees require support at reception centers to reduce the risk of destitution and to safeguard their protection concerns upon arrival. The Ecumenical Church Leaders Forum of Zimbabwe (ECLFZ) is prepared to assist returning Zimbabwean nationals in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province with their reception, protection, and reintegration. Zimbabwe Returnees
Karamoja Sub-region has been affected by widespread food insecurity due to crop failure, water and pasture shortages, and livestock losses, resulting in a slow-onset humanitarian emergency driven by prolonged drought, erratic and poorly distributed rainfall, and extended dry spells during the 2026 first agricultural season (BBC). Although rains in March 2026 supported initial planting, rainfall significantly declined from late April through June 2026. The Ugandan government says at least 16 people have died from hunger in recent weeks in the north-eastern region of Karamoja due to a prolonged drought (BBC). The drought has affected 8 out of the 9 districts in the Karamoja sub-region, namely Abim, Kaabong, Karenga, Moroto, Amudat, Kotido, Napak and Nakapiripirit, with Kotido and Kaabong being the most affected. Two members of ACT Uganda Forum are planning to support affected communities with food assistance and psychosocial support. Church of Uganda in Kaboong District and Rural Action Community Based Organization (RACOBAO) in Napak District. Uganda -Karamoja Hunger Crisis
On 29 June 2026, torrential rainfall triggered severe flooding across Accra and other parts of southern Ghana, causing widespread destruction and major disruption to transport, livelihoods and essential services. According to initial reports, at least 13 people have died, seven remain missing, and more than 470 people have been rescued. An estimated 7,761 households have been affected and 38,802 people displaced.
Flooding has been reported across Accra, Tema and Kasoa, with low-lying communities including Alajo, Mallam, Achimota, Weija, Kaneshie and areas around the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange among the most affected. Homes, businesses and major roads have been inundated, leaving residents stranded and forcing many families to seek temporary shelter with relatives and friends. Further rainfall is expected across southern Ghana, increasing the risk of additional flooding.
The Government of Ghana has activated emergency response operations through the National Disaster Management Organization, the Ghana National Fire Service, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Armed Forces and local authorities. Search and rescue, evacuation and recovery activities are ongoing.
According to initial assessments, affected households urgently require food assistance, safe drinking water, sanitation support, healthcare, shelter and essential non-food items, as well as psychosocial and livelihood assistance. Displaced families are facing inadequate living conditions, loss of household assets and disruption to their livelihoods, with women, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups facing heightened risks.
The ACT Ghana Forum member Presbyterian Relief Services and Development is present in the affected areas and is coordinating with NADMO, local authorities, Presbyterian congregations and community leaders. The member is considering an emergency response targeting approximately 1,000 vulnerable households through cash assistance, essential non-food items, safe water and hygiene support, psychosocial services and health screening. The Forum is considering submission of a Rapid Response Fund request to support the planned response.
Ghana Alert Note Floods 2026In the past few days, 51 deaths have been reported in connection with floods and landslides in parts of Dhaka. An estimated 1.04 million people have been affected across 10 districts. At least 38,422 people are staying in 1,047 formal evacuation shelters. The flood emergency is affecting southeastern and northeastern Bangladesh, particularly the districts of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Habiganj, and Moulvibazar. The event is characterized by intense monsoon rainfall, flash flooding, river overflow, severe waterlogging, and landslides in hilly areas. Significant displacement, damage to homes and infrastructure, disruption of transport and basic services, and increased humanitarian needs have been reported across affected communities. The Government activated the National Disaster Response Coordination Centre on a 24-hour basis and circulated emergency contact numbers. District administrations also convened disaster management committees to coordinate early warning dissemination, evacuation, shelter management, hot meals, and rescue operations, with support from the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), Border Guard Bangladesh, the Fire Service and Civil Defense, police, and upazila administrations according to initial information, Communities are in urgent needs for shelter, food assistance, safe drinking water, sanitation, healthcare, and protection support, particularly for vulnerable populations. Flood-affected communities face displacement, loss of shelter, limited access to food, safe water, healthcare, and heightened disease risks. In the long term, affected households may experience livelihood losses, deepening poverty, psychosocial distress, educational disruption, and slower recovery due to damaged assets and infrastructure. Bangladesh forum members including CCDB and RDRS are already in the affected areas and planning to initiate its emergency response with the support from the ACT Alliance Rapid Response Fund. ACT Alert Bangladesh Floods
On 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes (Magnitude 7.2 followed by 7.5) struck north-central Venezuela near Morón (Carabobo State), at a depth of approximately 10 km. The events occurred within 39 seconds, constituting a rare “doublet” earthquake. Strong shaking was felt across Caracas, Carabobo, La Guaira, Miranda, and Aragua, as well as in neighboring Colombia and parts of the Caribbean. ACT Alliance launches an appeal (VEN261) to address the urgent needs of the affected communities. Three ACT members with longstanding presence in Venezuela, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and HEKS/EPER , will start multisectoral emergency response activities, together with their local partners. For pledges and contributions, including funds sent directly to the requesting members, please send an email to Humanitarian Finance (humanitarianfinance@actalliance.org). Please kindly send your contributions to this ACT bank account: US dollar Account Number - 240-432629.60A IBAN No: CH46 0024 0240 4326 2960A Account Name: ACT Alliance UBS AG 8, rue du Rhône P.O. Box 2600 1211 Geneva 4, SWITZERLAND Swift address: UBSWCHZH80A Please also inform us of any pledges or contributions if there are any contract agreements and requirements, especially from back donors. In line with Grand Bargain commitments to reduce the earmarking of humanitarian funding, if you have an earmarking request in relation to your pledge, a member of the Secretariat’s Humanitarian team will contact you to discuss this request. We thank you in advance for your kind cooperation. ACT_Alert__Venezuela_Earthquake_
The Catatumbo Region, in Norte de Santander, Colombia, is facing a complex, large-scale humanitarian emergency driven by armed conflict, mass displacement, confinement, mobility restrictions, food insecurity, and a deteriorating protection environment.
According to official assessments, nearly 100,000 people have been displaced, while children and adolescents, Venezuelan refugees and migrants, peace agreement signatories, social leaders, and rural communities remain among the most exposed groups. Affected people face serious risks, including extreme poverty, homelessness, unmet basic needs, recruitment by criminal groups, and exposure to explosive ordnance.
Although local and national authorities and humanitarian actors have provided food, health, WASH, protection, and cash assistance, major gaps remain in psychosocial support, GBV prevention, child protection, livelihoods recovery, legal assistance, and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education.
ACT Colombia Forum members Iglesia Evangélica Luterana de Colombia (IELCO) and Lutheran World Federation (LWF) are present in Cúcuta, Ocaña, and surrounding communities and are planning a 12-month response combining immediate assistance with protection, early recovery, resilience, cash assistance, psychosocial support, livelihoods, WASH, food security, peacebuilding, and legal referrals. ACT-Alert-Colombia Catatumbo (English) Nota-de-Alerta_Appeal Catatumbo 22 de junio 2026 (ESPANOL)On 16 June 2026, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, at 11:27 AM local time. The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 km, with the epicentre located around 42 km southeast of Palu City. The earthquake was strongly felt in Palu City, Sigi District, Parigi Moutong District, and Poso District, followed by continued aftershocks, causing fear and anxiety among affected communities and delaying the return of families to damaged homes. As per initial information from disaster management authority at Sigi, local authorities, and PMI (Indonesian Red Cross) indicates that 5,744 people, or 1,813 households, have been affected. One person has reportedly died and 74 people have been injured. due to earthquake at least 1,360 houses and public infrastructure reported damage. public places such as schools, places of worship, government buildings, water supply systems, roads, bridges, and health facilities have also been fully or partially damaged. The Government, through the local authorities, has activated emergency response mechanisms following the earthquake. Based on preliminary assessments by local authorities, and PMI, significant humanitarian needs have been identified in shelter and NFIs, WASH, food security, health, and mental health and psychosocial support. The most urgent needs are reported in the most affected areas of Sigi District, particularly communities with damaged houses, disrupted access to basic services, and limited road access. The ACT Indonesia Forum members YAYASAN CITA WADAH SWADAYA (YCWS) and Yakkum Emergency Unit (YEU) are present in the areas and prepared to respond in the affected areas. they are coordinating with relevant stakeholders to assess emerging humanitarian needs, response gaps, and potential areas of support. The Forum is considering submission of a Rapid Response Fund request based on the outcome of ongoing assessments, confirmed unmet needs, and the capacity of ACT members and local partners to respond. ACT-Alert-Indonesia Central Sulawesi Earthquake 2026
As of mid-June 2026, Bolivia is experiencing a sharp deterioration of humanitarian conditions linked to prolonged road blockades and social unrest, which have severely disrupted access to essential goods, health supplies, food, fuel and basic services, particularly in La Paz.
The situation is affecting families whose daily means of subsistence have been severely impacted by the recent weeks of conflict, increasing risks related to food insecurity, acute malnutrition and disease. In response, the Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Boliviana (IELB) has issued an Alert to inform members of the unfolding situation and the urgent humanitarian needs identified. Alert Bolivia 16 June 2026 Nota de Alerta Bolivia 16 junio 2026On June 8, 2026, at around 7:00 AM, a magnitude 7.8 tectonic earthquake struck Sarangani Province in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region (XII) in Mindanao. The quake hit at 07:37 local time on Monday, triggering tsunami alerts in the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Australia. According to the initial reports from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), at least 32 people have died, while 12 remain missing and more than 200 others have been injured. as a result of the earthquake, a total of 32,926 families, or 145,693 persons, have been affected across 163 barangays in Regions IX, XI, and XII. The displaced population totals 10,529 families, or 40,674 persons. Of these, 8,725 families (31,701 persons) are staying in evacuation centers, while 1,804 families (8,973 persons) are temporarily sheltered with relatives or friends. 2,505 houses were damaged, of which 460 were totally destroyed and 2,045 were partially damaged in Regions XI and XII. The National Council of Church in the Philippines conducted an initial assessment through the local ecumenical formations identified the following priority needs: such as Food assistance and access to safe drinking water, Essential non-food items, including hygiene kits and sleeping materials, Temporary shelter for displaced families; and Psychosocial support and protection services, particularly for women and children. Due to high needs the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) is planning to initiate its response in the affected areas by activating the support from the Rapid Response Fund Mechanism. Philippines, Mindanao Earthquake Alert 2026
A new outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with Ituri Province as the epicentre and confirmed cases also reported in North and South Kivu. According to available information, 2,635 contacts have been listed, with 906 suspected cumulative cases and 125 confirmed cases reported between 1 April and 27 May 2026. Around 60% of affected people are women. The outbreak is unfolding in an already fragile humanitarian context, marked by armed conflict, insecurity, mass population displacement, high population mobility, food insecurity, and weak health infrastructure. Due to its proximity to affected countries and frequent cross-border movements linked to trade, migration, fishing activities and family relations, Tanzania is also considered at high risk of Ebola importation. ACT Alliance members in DRC and Tanzania are planning a coordinated response focused on infection prevention and control, risk communication and community engagement, WASH, support to health facilities, psychosocial support, multisectoral assistance and cross-border preparedness. Planned activities include awareness campaigns, hygiene promotion, distribution of hygiene kits and PPE, installation of handwashing facilities, support to frontline health workers, strengthening of early warning systems, and engagement of faith-based health facilities in high-risk border areas. Regional Ebola Response Alert 04 June 2026
Head of Humanitarian Affairs
Global
niall.orourke@actalliance.org
Geneva, Switzerland
Humanitarian Programme Coordinator
ACT Alliance
Caroline.Njogu@actalliance.org
Nairobi, Kenya
Humanitarian Finance & Budget Coordinator
Global
Sokanta.Chanda@actalliance.org
Bangkok, Thailand
Humanitarian Programme & Global MEAL Coordinator
Global
Greece, Europe
Humanitarian Programme Officer
Asia- Pacific
Waqas@actalliance.org
Bangkok, Thailand
RRF Manager
Global
Geneva, Swtizerland
