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.
In response to the recent floods in Thailand, the ACT Alliance Rapid Response Fund (RRF) Review Panel and Management have approved USD 50,000 in immediate assistance to support communities affected by the flooding. The response will focus on meeting critical immediate needs, including the provision of safe drinking water, food assistance, and hygiene kits to affected households. The project will be implemented by ACT Alliance member the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT), through its Social Development and Service Unit (SDSU), leveraging its local presence and community networks to reach affected communities with timely assistance.
A devastating fire in Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, spread rapidly through densely populated residential neighbourhoods, engulfing two primary schools and destroying hundreds of homes. The tragedy claimed the lives of at least 27 children, injured many others and left numerous families displaced, having lost their homes and essential belongings. The destruction of the two schools has also disrupted education for hundreds of children, further aggravating the humanitarian situation in an area already affected by conflict, insecurity and displacement. Through its Rapid Response Fund (RRF), ACT Alliance has approved USD 60,000 to support a three-month emergency response implemented by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Congo (EELCo), from October to December 2026. The intervention will provide 300 vulnerable households (approximately 1,800 people) affected by the fire with essential non-food items, including blankets, sleeping mats, kitchen sets, water containers and hygiene supplies. Additionally, 100 affected children will receive psychosocial support through counselling and recreational activities, accompanied by specialised facilitators and their teachers, to help them cope with trauma and loss. The response will be implemented in coordination with local communities and humanitarian actors, prioritising the most vulnerable families and ensuring safe access to assistance. (en français)
Un incendie dévastateur à Bukavu, dans la province du Sud-Kivu, en République démocratique du Congo, s’est rapidement propagé dans des quartiers résidentiels densément peuplés, ravageant deux écoles primaires et détruisant des centaines d’habitations. Cette tragédie a coûté la vie à au moins 27 enfants, fait de nombreux blessés et contraint de nombreuses familles à quitter leur domicile, après avoir perdu leur logement et leurs biens essentiels. La destruction des deux écoles a également interrompu la scolarité de centaines d’enfants, aggravant davantage la situation humanitaire dans une région déjà touchée par les conflits, l’insécurité et les déplacements de population.
À travers son Fonds de Réponse Rapide (RRF), ACT Alliance a approuvé un financement de 60 000 USD pour soutenir une intervention d’urgence de trois mois, mise en œuvre par l’Église évangélique luthérienne au Congo (EELCo), d’octobre à décembre 2026. Cette intervention permettra de fournir à 300 ménages vulnérables (environ 1 800 personnes) touchés par l’incendie des articles non alimentaires essentiels, notamment des couvertures, des nattes de couchage, des ustensiles de cuisine, des récipients pour l’eau et des articles d’hygiène. Par ailleurs, 100 enfants affectés bénéficieront d’un accompagnement psychosocial comprenant des séances de soutien psychologique et des activités récréatives, avec l’appui d’intervenants spécialisés et de leurs enseignants, afin de les aider à surmonter les traumatismes et les pertes subies. La réponse sera mise en œuvre en coordination avec les communautés locales et les acteurs humanitaires, en donnant la priorité aux familles les plus vulnérables et en veillant à garantir un accès sécurisé à l’aide. RRF 27 2026 - DRC - School FireACT Forums and members have revised Appeal CEA261, expanding the scope of the response beyond the ongoing Ebola outbreak to address the wider humanitarian consequences of conflict and displacement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring countries. The escalation of conflict in eastern DRC has resulted in large-scale displacement, loss of livelihoods and growing humanitarian needs, while also creating additional challenges for Ebola prevention and response. Population movements, insecurity and restricted humanitarian access are increasing pressure on already vulnerable communities and services. The revised appeal therefore recognises the interconnected nature of the crises and brings together responses to Ebola, conflict and displacement within one coordinated regional effort. While Ebola prevention, preparedness, risk communication, community engagement and support to health systems will continue, the revised appeal significantly expands assistance to conflict-affected populations, refugees, internally displaced people, returnees and host communities in DRC, Uganda, Burundi and Tanzania. ACT members will provide support across food security and livelihoods, WASH, shelter and essential household items, protection and psychosocial support, education, GBV prevention and response, and initiatives promoting social cohesion and peaceful coexistence. Through the revised CEA261, ACT Forums and members across the four countries aim to provide a coordinated response to the immediate needs of communities affected by these overlapping crises, while strengthening resilience, protection and preparedness. The revised appeal has a total budget of USD 5,026,905 and covers a 12-month response period, from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. CEA 261 Ebola DRC Conflict & Displacement revised
Heavy rainfall and the controlled opening of the Capivari dam caused severe flooding across the Ribeira Valley in São Paulo, Brazil, affecting around 582 Quilombola families in six communities in the municipality of Eldorado. Flooded roads have left communities isolated, homes have been inundated and agricultural production, an essential source of food and income, has been heavily damaged. Access to markets, health services and other essential services has also been disrupted. In response, ACT Alliance has approved USD 62,502 from its Rapid Response Fund to support an emergency response led by KOINONIA – Ecumenical Presence and Service. The three-month response will prioritise 200 of the most affected families, reaching approximately 800 people across the six Quilombola communities. Assistance will include cash support delivered to women heading affected households, access to safe water and essential hygiene items, support for clearing roads and homes, community-based psychosocial support and advocacy related to the management of the Capivari dam. The response will be implemented in close coordination with community leaders and volunteers from the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB), with affected communities directly involved in identifying priorities, providing feedback and guiding implementation. RRF 26 2026 Ribeira Valley floods, Brazil
On 10 August 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó. As of 19 August, the national balance stands at 319 deaths, 260 missing, and 4,506 injured, with 153,336 families and an estimated 974,765 people affected across 476 municipalities in 15 departments. Damage includes 163,492 damaged and 31,461 destroyed homes, 302 collapsed buildings, and significant impact on health facilities, schools, community infrastructure, and roads nationwide. The Government of Colombia has declared a National Disaster Emergency in response to the scale of the impact. Chocó is among the country's most vulnerable departments, with high levels of poverty, prolonged exposure to armed conflict and displacement, recurrent natural disasters, and limited state presence and response capacity, particularly in rural areas. The earthquake is therefore compounding significant pre-existing humanitarian needs. ACT Colombia Forum members LWF and HEKS/EPER along with their partners are working hard to provide lifesaving emergency support. Members will respond with an appeal of 2,500,000 USD to support those most in need. COL261 Appeal Narrative COL261 Appeal Narrative COL261 Results-Framework
In response to the recent flash flood emergency in Nepal, ACT Alliance Forum members, including DCA, FCA, INF, and LWF, have developed a joint appeal to address the urgent and medium-term needs of affected communities. The joint appeal focuses on critical humanitarian interventions, including Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Health, Education, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and the distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs). The proposed response will support affected populations over a 12-month implementation period, with an estimated budget of approximately USD 3.6 million. The response aims to provide timely life-saving assistance while also strengthening the resilience and preparedness of vulnerable communities to future disasters. On 26 August 2026, a devastating and sudden-onset flash flood occurred in the Bhote Koshi River, following a powerful surge of water, sediment, ice, rocks, and debris from the upstream Himalayan catchment in Tibet/China, reportedly associated with a major ice-and-rock avalanche/landslide. The flood rapidly travelled downstream through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems, severely affecting communities in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Gorkha and Dhading, including settlements, market places and travellers in and around the Rasuwa–Gosaikunda area, while posing continuing risks to downstream communities towards Gorkha, Chitwan, Nawalparasi and along the Trishuli and Narayani corridor. As of 3 September 2026, the latest reports indicate that the 26 August 2026 Nepal flash-flood/glacial-collapse disaster has caused: Deaths: at least 1,252 people in Nepal, Missing: more than 4,200 people, Injured: I’m not seeing a reliable, consolidated current figure for injuries in the latest official/major-source updates, Displaced: around 4,000 people are staying in relief camps. According to UNICEF estimates approximately 65,000 people, including about 22,100 children, across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahun The Government has mobilized 7,415 security personnel for search and rescue, and 239 people have so far been rescued by helicopter operations. These figures remain preliminary, and the full scale of casualties, displacement and losses is yet to be established as access to affected areas improves. The Government, security forces, local authorities, Nepal Red Cross, UN agencies and humanitarian partners are leading the initial response, but the scale of the disaster and access constraints are likely to exceed available local capacity. Significant gaps remain in reaching remote communities and in reliable information on affected and displaced populations, sectoral needs, infrastructure damage and vulnerable groups. ACT Appeal NPL261 - Nepal Flood Emergency
In Response to the 7.7 magnitude tectonic earthquake struck the Flores region of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at 5:58 a.m. WITA (Central Indonesian Time), the ACT Alliance Rapid Response Fund approved approximately 148,000 USD for the ACT local members PELKESI and YEU currently operational in the affected areas. The repose will focus on providing Primary health care services, psychol-social support, provision of shelter material and WASH services to the most vulnerable population in Manggarai and East Manggarai Regencies in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Provinces. The Earthquake affected nine regencies in 3 provinces (NTT, NTB, and South Sulawesi). According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake’s epicenter was located offshore, approximately 30 km northeast of Mbay, Nagekeo Regency, at a depth of 15 km. Tidal station observations confirmed that the earthquake triggered a tsunami at 16 locations across four provinces: East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), South Sulawesi, and Southeast Sulawesi. As of 20 August 2026, 4,258 aftershocks ranging from magnitude 1.1 to 6.2 have been recorded across nine regencies in NTT, with aftershocks expected to continue over the next three to four weeks (BMKG.go.id). According to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), as of 5:00 PM on 20 August, 78 people had died, 953 people were injured, 95,871 people were displaced, and at least 23,750 families were affected. A total of 38,898 houses were damaged, including 14. According to initial assessment the urgent needs are, Safe and accessible temporary shelters, Emergency medical care and continuity health services due to local health facilities damaged, clean water supplies, water tanks, and water treatment or purification units, Adequate food assistance, Nutrition-sensitive public kitchens tailored for at-risk groups, Protection measures to ensure most at risk groups' rights are upheld during the disaster. ACT RRF 24 2026 Flores Earthquake Indonesia
Serbia is experiencing an exceptionally dry summer, with prolonged high temperatures and severe hydrological stress reducing access to safe drinking water in several communities. In and around Kraljevo, rural communities relying on small village water systems and individual wells are particularly affected. An informal Roma settlement of around 300 people has been identified as lacking reliable access to drinking water, while several additional rural settlements are considered highly vulnerable to shortages. Extreme heat and low water availability are also increasing risks for vulnerable households in Novi Sad and Plandište, particularly older people, children, persons with disabilities and people with reduced mobility. Through the ACT Alliance Rapid Response Fund, USD 37,698 has been allocated for a three-month response from 20 August to 20 November 2026, implemented by Ecumenical Humanitarian Organisation (EHO) and Philanthropy, Charitable Foundation of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The two ACT Alliance members will work in affected communities in Kraljevo, Novi Sad and Plandište, building on their long-standing operational presence and relationships with local authorities and communities. The response aims to support households facing the greatest barriers to accessing safe water. Around 400 vulnerable households will receive emergency drinking water, while water-quality testing will be carried out in selected villages around Kraljevo. The findings will be used to develop recommendations and engage local authorities on more sustainable access to safe water. RRF 23 2026 Serbia drought response
In Response to the devastating Floods in the Indian state of Assam, the ACT Alliance Rapid Respond Fund management approved USD 100,000 to support its local members LWSIT and CARD in delivering immediate humanitarian assistance. Through this intervention, ACT Alliance members planning to support the affected families by providing unconditional cash assistance, WASH services, NFIs and shelter support to the most vulnerable flood affected families in of Sivasagar and Jorhat districts of Assam.
Prolonged drought, erratic rainfall and an exceptionally severe dry spell have caused major crop losses across Honduras’s Dry Corridor, worsening food insecurity among rural families who depend largely on small-scale maize and bean production. Around 95,000 people are estimated to be experiencing emergency levels of food insecurity, including more than 35,000 people in the departments of Lempira, Copán and Santa Bárbara.
Following a request from the ACT Honduras Forum, ACT Alliance has approved USD 240,000 from its Rapid Response Fund for a three-month project, from 17 August to 17 November 2026, implemented by the Organismo Cristiano de Desarrollo Integral de Honduras (OCDIH) and the Comisión de Acción Social Menonita (CASM). The response will support approximately 743 vulnerable families in 41 rural communities through two rounds of multipurpose cash assistance for food and other essential needs. Families will also receive water-storage containers and water-treatment supplies to improve access to safe water and reduce health risks linked to prolonged water shortages.
----------- ESPANOL---------La sequía prolongada, las lluvias irregulares y un período seco excepcionalmente intenso han provocado importantes pérdidas de cultivos en el Corredor Seco de Honduras, agravando la inseguridad alimentaria de las familias rurales que dependen principalmente de la producción de maíz y frijol a pequeña escala. Se estima que alrededor de 95.000 personas se encuentran en niveles de emergencia de inseguridad alimentaria, incluidas más de 35.000 personas en los departamentos de Lempira, Copán y Santa Bárbara.
A solicitud del Foro ACT Honduras, ACT Alliance ha aprobado USD 240.000 de su Fondo de Respuesta Rápida para un proyecto de tres meses, del 17 de agosto al 17 de noviembre de 2026, implementado por el Organismo Cristiano de Desarrollo Integral de Honduras (OCDIH) y la Comisión de Acción Social Menonita (CASM). La respuesta apoyará a aproximadamente 743 familias vulnerables en 41 comunidades rurales, mediante dos transferencias monetarias multipropósito para la compra de alimentos y otras necesidades esenciales. Las familias también recibirán recipientes para el almacenamiento de agua e insumos para su tratamiento, con el fin de mejorar el acceso a agua segura y reducir los riesgos para la salud asociados con la escasez prolongada.
RRF 21_2026 Honduras droughtACT Alliance’s Rapid Response Fund has been activated, approving USD 49,999 to support vulnerable Zimbabwean returnees arriving from South Africa through the Beitbridge Reception Centre and the Njube Centre Transit Hub in Bulawayo. The four-month response will be implemented by the Ecumenical Church Leaders Forum (ECLF) and aims to assist up to 2,600 returnees.
The project will provide safe reception and temporary accommodation, food, drinking water, essential household items, psychosocial and pastoral support, protection services, referrals and assistance with onward transportation. Particular attention will be given to women, children, older people, persons with disabilities and returnees facing multiple protection and socioeconomic vulnerabilities. The response will work closely with government authorities, churches and humanitarian partners to support safe, dignified and coordinated reintegration.
Severe flooding following days of torrential rainfall has affected Port Harcourt and surrounding areas of Rivers State, Nigeria, since 27 September 2026. Homes, schools, businesses and roads have been submerged, with hundreds of families displaced and thousands of residents affected across Obio/Akpor, Ikwerre, Etche, Oyigbo and Eleme Local Government Areas. Some displaced people are reportedly sheltering in vehicles, schools, churches and under bridges and flyovers. Floodwaters mixed with refuse and sewage are also raising concerns about the risk of disease outbreaks. The Christian Council of Nigeria, through its Rivers State Chapter and local member-church structures, is in contact with affected communities and is preparing a response. Priority needs include food and non-food items, clean water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter, healthcare, psychosocial support and livelihood assistance. ACT Nigeria Forum, through CCN, is considering a Rapid Response Fund response to assist 500 flood-affected households in Obio/Akpor, Ikwerre and Eleme through NFIs, hygiene and sanitation support, psychosocial assistance and conditional cash for food and livelihood recovery. Rivers State Nigeria Flood Disaster Humanitarian Emergency3rd October 2026
Widespread flooding and water accumulation occurred across multiple regions of Thailand, driven by continuous heavy rainfall and cumulative precipitation, as well as northern runoff flowing down into the Central region and other areas. Combined with the influence of monsoon troughs and low-pressure cells, this led to flash floods, overflowing rivers in low-lying areas and riverside communities, as well as severe water accumulation on main roads, streets, and alleys across Bangkok and its vicinity. According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) report as of September 27, 2026, ongoing floods affected 25 provinces and all 50 districts of Bangkok, impacting over 226,000 households in total and resulting in 8 deaths across Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Saraburi provinces. Heavily affected provinces include Samut Prakan (recording the highest number of affected households at 124,678), Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (13,971 households with water levels still rising), and Bangkok (over 52,000 affected households). There is no comprehensive national humanitarian needs assessment for the current flooding but as per the initial information from the communities there is a high need of Clean drinking water, food items, hygiene items and cleaning equipment. The Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT), through its Social Development and Service Unit (SDSU), closely monitored the situation and gathered local data starting September 24, 2026. Coordination was established with the area of CCT District 6, which covers provinces in the Central region. Staff members and volunteers, in collaboration with the Bangkok Community Help Foundation, distributed rice and dry food supplies to disaster-affected communities in the Lat Krabang community, while the Khlong Toey Mission Center provided assistance to the Prawet community, starting from September 25 onwards. ACT Alert - Floods in Thailand 2026
Heavy rainfall since September 10th has caused rivers to overflow in the Ribeira Valley in São Paulo, Brazil, with flooding reported from September 13th in the municipality of Eldorado. Several Quilombola communities have been affected, with homes flooded, roads disrupted and some communities isolated, limiting movement, communication and access to essential services. An estimated 200 families, around 800 people, have been directly affected, while as many as 500 families, approximately 2,000 people, may be affected directly or indirectly. São Pedro is currently reported to be in the most critical situation, with the community completely isolated and facing communication difficulties and possible power cuts.
The ACT Brazil Forum is following the situation, with ACT member KOINONIA leading the response in south-eastern Brazil in collaboration with the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB). The Forum is considering a Rapid Response Fund response focused on supporting isolated and displaced families through coordination and monitoring, Community-Based Psychosocial Support, cash assistance, transport and relocation support, and advocacy with authorities on flood-control measures and early warning for downstream Quilombola communities.
Alert - Ribeira Valley Flood São Paulo BrazilThe ongoing conflict in Gaza since October 2023 has resulted in the displacement of Palestinians into Egypt, including wounded people, women, children, elderly. North Sinai remains a primary area of humanitarian response, with approximately 350 displaced Palestinian families currently seeking shelter in Al-Arish and Bir al-Abd. The humanitarian situation is further compounded by depleted household savings, loss of income, overcrowded communal accommodation, and limited access to essential services. Approximately 350 displaced Palestinian families are currently monitored in North Sinai. Displaced families have experienced depletion of household savings and a reduced ability to meet their basic needs. People living with chronic illnesses face interrupted access to essential medication and medical care, while families report having to make difficult choices between purchasing food and accessing treatment. Overcrowded communal accommodation has further increased protection and privacy risks, particularly for women and girls. Food insecurity is also significant, with families unable to consistently afford adequate food to meet their needs. ACT Alert North Sinai- Egypt - September 2026 (1)
Odisha is experiencing a severe monsoon-related flood emergency in 2026, with repeated episodes of heavy to very heavy rainfall, riverine flooding and inundation affecting communities across several districts. The emergency has been particularly acute in northern and coastal Odisha, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Kendrapara districts. The situation has been compounded by rainfall in upstream catchments and increased river discharge, resulting in the overflow of major rivers systems including the Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha and Budhabalanga. The flooding is primarily associated with intense and persistent monsoon rainfall, low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, heavy rainfall in upstream catchments, and subsequent rises in river levels and reservoir/barrage releases. In Balasore, the Subarnarekha River has repeatedly risen above its danger level, causing extensive inundation of low-lying villages and disruption of roads and other essential infrastructure. There ae 6 deaths reported due to collapse of house wall. 1,426 houses have been damaged due to high floods this year. 489,000 livestock affected while 234,000 poultry birds also affected which is also the source of livelihood for many poor and vulnerable people those are affected by floods. In Bhadrak: 1,27,807, Jajpur: 1,78,636, Khordha: 25,641., Kendrapara: 47,631. The state governments of Odisha is responding with their capacity. However, there are some gaps identified are; Relief distribution is inconsistent across locations due to the submerge of areas, many families still lack adequate dry ration and shelter materials not reaching by the government, dry ration is not sufficient to the affected families, livelihood recovery remains a major concern, cattle feed is a major challenge as all the grazing land stagnant with the flood water, water purification table shortage by the concern department, etc. ACT Alert_Floods in Odisha State, India
The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) has intensified over the Philippines, bringing persistent heavy rainfall over western and northern Luzon, Metro Manila, some parts of CALABARZON (combined provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon), and MIMAROPA (combined provinces of Mindoro island, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan) for the past four weeks. By August 30, the Office of Civil Defense reported 429 areas in Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Ilocos Region, and Central Luzon that were flooded by the heavy rains. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, meanwhile, issued alerts for landslide occurrences in 3,786 villages. A total 117 local government units have declared a state of calamity, unlocking emergency funds, triggering price freezes, and speeds up relief delivery efforts. This includes province-wide declarations in Benguet, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, Pangasinan and Cavite. The emergency has already displaced 83,580 people across the country. Among the regions, Central Luzon recorded the highest death toll with 16, including nine indigenous Ayta people; followed by the Cordillera Administrative Region which recorded the highest death toll with 15, all from landslides. Four were recorded in Rizal province of Calabarzon due to rock slides. While local resilience efforts through vigilance in flood mitigation projects, government aid, and civil society mutual aid initiatives helped communities get by at the beginning of the rainy season; local capacities were later on overwhelmed by the incessant rains, month-long floodings, and cumulative impacts and damages. The government reported P1.74 billion worth of aid provided to affected families by OCD, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), local government units, and other partners. Pre-emptive evacuation by local government units were employed. Search and rescue efforts in different municipalities and provinces have been responsive. An initial assessment conducted by local ecumenical formations identified the following priority needs: a) Food assistance and access to safe drinking water; b) Essential non-food items, including hygiene kits and cleaning materials; c) Psychosocial support and protection services, particularly for women and children; d) Economic support for income and livelihood losses ACT Alliance member, the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) is on the ground and extending its response efforts to areas affected by floods. ACT Alert - Philippines Central Luzon floods
On 26 August 2026, a devastating and sudden-onset flash flood occurred in the Bhote Koshi River, following a powerful surge of water, sediment, ice, rocks, and debris from the upstream Himalayan catchment in Tibet/China, reportedly associated with a major ice-and-rock avalanche/landslide. The flood rapidly travelled downstream through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems, severely affecting communities in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Gorkha and Dhading, including settlements, market places and travellers in and around the Rasuwa–Gosaikunda area, while posing continuing risks to downstream communities towards Gorkha, Chitwan, Nawalparasi and along the Trishuli and Narayani corridor. As of the latest NDRRMA update-5, 165 bodies have been recovered, 73 injured people are receiving treatment, and 823 people are reported missing. Among those missing are 44 Nepal Army personnel, 13 Armed Police Force personnel and 28 Nepal Police personnel who were working in the affected areas. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 579 people, including 466 foreign tourists and 113 Nepali tourists, who had travelled to Gosaikunda and surrounding areas remain out of contact. The Government has mobilized 7,415 security personnel for search and rescue, and 239 people have so far been rescued by helicopter operations. These figures remain preliminary, and the full scale of casualties, displacement and losses is yet to be established as access to affected areas improves. The Government, security forces, local authorities, Nepal Red Cross, UN agencies and humanitarian partners are leading the initial response, but the scale of the disaster and access constraints are likely to exceed available local capacity. Significant gaps remain in reaching remote communities and in reliable information on affected and displaced populations, sectoral needs, infrastructure damage and vulnerable groups. For ACT Alliance Nepal Forum, the immediate priority is to ensure rapid, coordinated needs assessment and targeted support to underserved communities, particularly in emergency shelter/NFIs, WASH, food, health, education, protection and early recovery, while avoiding duplication with the Government-led response. ACT Alert_Nepal_Bhotekoshi Flash Flood
Following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on 10 August, ACT Alliance members are preparing a coordinated humanitarian response to support affected communities, with particular attention to Chocó and other heavily impacted areas, including Caldas, Risaralda and Valle del Cauca. According to information available as of August 14th, at least 284 people have died, more than 3,977 have been injured and approximately 360,000 people have been affected nationwide. Thousands of homes and public buildings have been destroyed or damaged, while continued aftershocks, landslides and disruptions to roads and communications are compounding humanitarian needs, particularly in rural, riverine and hard-to-reach communities. Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities are among those facing heightened vulnerabilities.
Through the ACT Colombia Forum, HEKS/EPER and the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) are preparing a comprehensive response addressing urgent and evolving needs in WASH, emergency shelter and household items, food security,protection, mental health and psychosocial support, livelihoods and early recovery, alongside support for the rehabilitation of critical community infrastructure and essential services. The response will prioritize vulnerable households and communities that are difficult to reach through conventional humanitarian channels, while working closely with local organisations, faith-based partners, authorities and affected communities. As immediate life-saving needs are addressed, the response is expected pto progressively support safer housing, restoration of livelihoods, rehabilitation of community infrastructure and community-led recovery and resilience. ACT-Alert Earthquake_ColombiaSerbia is experiencing severe drought and hydrological stress following prolonged high temperatures and reduced water availability. In Kraljevo, more than 60 Roma families are reported to be without access to drinking water, while 11 additional rural settlements with a combined population of 3,829 people have been identified as particularly vulnerable to water shortages. In Novi Sad, around 240 people from vulnerable Roma households are affected by extreme heat and very low Danube water levels, while in Plandište around 70 older people and children with developmental disabilities are considered particularly at risk. ACT Alliance members Philanthropy – Charitable Foundation of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the Ecumenical Humanitarian Organisation (EHO) are considering a localized response in Kraljevo, Novi Sad &Plandište through the Rapid Response Fund (RRF). The proposed response would prioritize the distribution of safe drinking water and basic food assistance to the most vulnerable households, alongside water sampling and laboratory testing of rural water systems to identify potential public-health risks and inform further action. ACT-Alert-Serbia drought 2026
Since March 2026, armed clashes between the AFC/M23 in the DRC have intensified across several territories, resulting in widespread displacement, destruction of livelihoods, and increased pressure on already vulnerable host communities. The growing use of airstrikes and drones has heightened the unpredictability of hostilities, placing civilians at greater risk and triggering repeated displacement (Relief Web). According to UNHCR, Uganda faces a large-scale, complex, and protracted refugee displacement crisis driven by armed conflict and insecurity in Sudan and the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Sudan crisis began in April 2023 following the outbreak of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Since 5 December 2025, more than 100,000 Congolese refugees have fled to Burundi following the escalation of conflict between the AFC/M23 armed group and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in South Kivu and are settled along the Burundi–DRC border (Reuters). As of 31 May 2026, Tanzania continues to receive Congolese refugees through the NMC Reception Centre in Kigoma, who are subsequently transferred to Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, which currently hosts approximately 88,277 refugees (UNHCR). As a follow up to the CEA 241 regional appeal, the forums in DRC, Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi are planning to respond to this crisis. Displacement Central East Africa Region
Head of Humanitarian Affairs
Global
niall.orourke@actalliance.org
Geneva, Switzerland
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
Humanitarian Programme Coordinator
Global
Lebanon
