In Response to the Earthquake emergency on June 8, 2026, at around 7:00 AM at Sarangani Province in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region (XII) in Mindanao. The National Council of Churches in Philippines (NCCP) Initiated its response with the support from Rapid Response Fund by providing immediate lifesaving intervention of Cash assistance, Food packs distribution, Psycho-social support and WASH services to the most vulnerable affected population.  A total of 149,000 USD were approved from the RRF pool fund. The earthquake 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. RRF 12 2026 Philippines EQ NCCP  

On May 29/30, 2026, after the seasonal rain, a severe ecological flooding disaster caused by sea incursion and ocean surges hit Ayetoro community in Ilaje LGA of Ondo State, Nigeria. High tides relentlessly pushed brackish water into houses in the town, leaving more than 2,000 people displaced. The displaced households are seeking shelter with relatives, friends, or in host communities due to limited emergency housing. Several households have lost their land and thus income sources. Schools have relocated several times, and commercial buildings are not accessible. A national member of ACT Nigeria Forum, Ecumenism for Development and Peace Initiative (EDAPI), is planning to respond to the most affected persons by providing unconditional cash transfer, Water, sanitation and hygiene, distribution of household items, and mental health and psychosocial support. RRF 11 2026 Nigeria - Floods

Kenya has been experiencing enhanced rainfall since February 2026, with heavy rainfall affecting several parts of the country, including Western, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi, Lower Eastern and parts of the Northeastern Region. In Tana River County, sustained rainfall, overflowing rivers and flood-related effects have caused displacement, destruction of homes, loss of livelihoods and damage to roads, schools and farmland, resulting to more than 2,245 households being displaced,and more than 11,000 loosing their livelihoods.

Flooding has worsened existing vulnerabilities such as poverty, weak infrastructure and recurrent drought, making recovery more difficult. Vulnerable groups,including women, children, older adults and persons living with disabilities,are at heightened risk of malnutrition, interrupted education and high levels of stress, anxiety and emotional distress.

In March of 2026, the Regional conflict of the Middle East was resumed, and Lebanon was placed at the center of it all. As of May 7th 2026, Approximately one million people had been displaced across various regions of the country, seeking refuge in both host communities and temporary shelters. Of these, around 125,621 individuals were accommodated in collective shelters, often under overcrowded and substandard conditions. Since 2023, the region has been in tense deadlock and by 2026, the regional context had further worsened, with escalating tensions between Israel and Iran drawing Lebanon once again into active conflict. This renewed escalation mirrored many aspects of the 2024 crisis but on an even broader scale. As of the 7th of May 2026, the Ministry of Public Health reported 2,727 conflict-related deaths and 8438 injuries.1  Since the announcement of the ceasefire on 17 April and recent extension, hostilities continued resulting in additional loss of lives. Continued shelling, airstrikes, demolitions and movement restrictions were reported, particularly in southern Lebanon and parts of Nabatieh and the Bekaa governorates. These conditions have not enabled safe and sustained returns, or unimpeded humanitarian access, and prospects for durable stabilization remain limited. Even with a ceasefire in place, the aggression and hostilities continue, and civilians are placed at the center of it all. On 4 May, renewed displacement orders were announced for 11 villages and towns in Nabatieh Governorate, followed by airstrikes that reportedly caused casualties and triggered new waves of displacement, according to local authorities. These developments marked a renewed deterioration in the security environment and reversed tentative stabilization trends observed in recent days.  The 2nd revision of this appeal is due to the resumption of the active war in Lebanon, with families having to flee again the targeted areas and be displaced. This revision has expanded the number and budget of its activities that were already made to take into consideration theresumption of war. The response budget has been increased, and a rise in indicator target numbers on the results framework has been adjusted.   The updated document is a result of field and programmatic interagency coordination efforts, and assessments that ACT Requesting Members have undertaken individually and jointly to refine activities and holistically address fast-changing needs of communities in different areas of Lebanon.   The appeal has so far been covered with 1,544,320 USD including pledges; The needed budget with this revision is 3,530,033 USD.  LEB241 REV.2 Appeal Narrative - May 2026 LEB241 REV.2 Results-Framework - may 2026 The previous LEB 241 revision can be found here  

On October 8, 2025, Hamas and the Israeli government reached an agreement on the first phase of a Gaza peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which led to a ceasefire that took effect on October 10, 2025. However, the agreement remained fragile, with serious doubts regarding Israel’s full commitment — particularly as it continued to control the Rafah crossing, the main entry point for humanitarian, food, and medical aid to those affected by the war in Gaza. Throughout the two years of war, the continuous bombardment across Gaza had forcibly displaced at least 85% of the population and injured more than 179,000 people. The widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure had left nearly the entire population of Gaza without access to clean drinking water or adequate nutrition. According to UN reports, approximately 2.2 million people were at risk of famine, as noted in the UN update of August 22, 2025, while OCHA estimated that 0% of the population in Northern Gaza had access to safe drinking water. Gaza’s healthcare system had completely collapsed, with medical staff and patients repeatedly targeted and denied safe access to services, in blatant violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. This revision reincludes LWF as a requesting member in the appeal. PSE231-Appeal-Gaza-Conflict Narrative Revision 3- 12.05 PSE231_Results framework 12.05.2026 Please find the previous version of the appeal here

In Somalia, more than 500,000 people have been displaced so far this year – more than 90 percent of them by drought – in addition to the 3.3 million Somalis already uprooted. Baidoa, Dayniile, Kahda, Diinsoor , and Doolow districts are among the hardest hit, as worsening drought conditions drive crop failure and the collapse of livelihoods, deepening hunger and placing increasing pressure on already limited infrastructure. In displacement sites and informal settlements, families face overcrowded conditions, limited access to safe water and sanitation, and inadequate shelter, compounding already severe humanitarian needs. While in Kenya, according to the Food and Nutrition Security Assessment as of February 18^th, 2026 (Food and Nutrition assessment), Acute malnutrition has worsened significantly, especially in areas bordering Somalia, for example, Mandera, North Horr (Marsabit), and Turkana South and East, which are now in IPC 5 (Catastrophic). Laisamis Sub‑county in Marsabit is also projected to reach IPC 5 soon. Several counties are in phase 4 (critical), while others are in IPC Phase 3 (Serious). Counties in IPC Phase 2 include Baringo North and South, Kajiado, Laikipia, Narok, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Kitui, and Makueni. Key drivers of worsening food insecurity include poor rainfall performance, high food prices, below‑average crop production, livestock diseases, crop pests, conflict, and insecurity. ACT Kenya and Somalia Forums have revised a regional appeal and plan to respond to the crisis. Regional Drought Response EAR 251 Revised Appeal (Somalia Kenya) East Africa Drought Results Framework-(Somalia)

Since early April 2026, Benguela Province has experienced exceptionally heavy and prolonged rainfall, causing severe flooding in urban and peri-urban areas of Benguela and Lobito municipalities. The overflow of river systems, including the Cavaco River basin, led to rapid inundation of low-lying neighbourhoods and informal settlements. As a result, hundreds of houses were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, forcing families to flee abruptly, often without essential household items. Rapid assessments conducted by CICA, ACT Angola Forum members, and local authorities estimate that over 1,500 people were displaced, many of whom are currently living in temporary displacement camps and collective shelters, including Campismo Novo, Campismo Antigo, and the Ombaka Stadium area. The most critical impacts relate to lack of access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, which exposes displaced households to high risks of waterborne diseases, including diarrhoea and cholera. Reliance on untreated water supplied through cisterns, combined with extremely limited sanitation facilities and widespread open defecation, has created unsafe living environments that threaten health, dignity, and well-being. Displacement has also generated significant protection and psychosocial impacts. The Council of churches of Angola proposes to provide a rapid, focused, and complementary humanitarian response to the flooding crisis in Benguela Province, targeting displaced households living in temporary camps and collective shelters targeting over 2,540 persons. The intervention prioritises Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) assistance, combined with basic protection and psychosocial support (PSS), to address the most urgent and life‑saving needs identified through recent assessments. Final RRF 09 2026 Angola 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    

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

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.

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

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