ACT Alliance demonstrates its value as the leading faith-based alliance in humanitarian response by 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 is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability and is committed to the Sphere Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response.
Emergency Steering Committee successfully established, activated more than 30 times since inception with over US$67 million mobilised since 2022 for ACT’s Humanitarian Appeals.
ACT Emergency Appeal coverage (the total amount of funds generated versus budget) has 02 risen from 28% to 46% from 2018 to 2023.
Systematic approach to appeal management – inception meetings, coordination roundtable
discussions, enhanced monitoring, results frameworks and closing meetings all introduced 03 with a focus on Quality & Accountability.
Extensive consultation with members and forums on locally led response within ACT Alliance 04 has led to a Pledge of Commitments which is being launched at the General Assembly 2024.
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.
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, Moderate to heavy rain began falling in the western and southern regions of North Sumatera Province in Indonesia.Flood incidents were reported on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Seven districts/municipalities were affected by massive floods, with landslides emerging as the secondary impacting hazard. Based on the BMKG estimates, adverse weather and heavy rainfall are expected to continue until the end of November 2025.The western and southern of North Sumatera Province is the most severely impacted, namely Pakpak Bharat, Padang Sidempuan, Tapanuli Utara, Sibolga, Tapanuli Selatan, Tapanuli Tengah, and Mandailing Natal as reported by the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of North Sumatera Province on November 26, 2025.To date, a total of 20 fatalities, 58 injured people, and 6 individuals reported missing have been recorded across the affected areas. In South Tapanuli District, floods and landslides have resulted in 8 fatalities, 58 injured residents, and the displacement of 2,851 people. In North Tapanuli District, 50 houses were damaged and two bridges collapsed due to flooding and landslides. In Central Tapanuli District, flooding affected 1,902 houses across nine subdistricts. Meanwhile, in Mandailing Natal District, 1,200 households were forced to evacuate to nearby villages, with four villages submerged under water up to four meters deep. The flooding also inundated 15 hectares of rice fields belonging to farming communities.To address the urgent needs of the affected population member of the Indonesia forum have developed this RRF project to extend support in addressing the shelter, WASH, Health and protection needs of the affected population. RRF 15 2025 Indonesia North Sumatra Floods
The humanitarian situation in Haiti represents a compound crisis resulting from the convergence of a rapid-onset natural disaster Hurricane Melissa and a protracted conflict-driven emergency. The impacts of Hurricane Melissa (Category 3) have severely intensified existing vulnerabilities created by years of armed violence, displacement, and economic collapse. Together, these dual shocks have generated widespread destruction, displacement, and protection risks, straining the capacity of national institutions and humanitarian actors alike.Between 26–30 October 2025, a Category 3 tropical cyclone, made landfall over southern Haiti, bringing torrential rainfall exceeding 400 mm, flash flooding, and coastal surges across seven departments — Ouest, Sud, Grand’Anse, Nippes, Sud-Est, Nord-Ouest and Artibonite.According to the Direction Générale de la Protection Civile (DGPC), 43 people have died, 13 remain missing, and over 14 000 people have been displaced. According to the UN, 1.25 million people have been affected in Haiti. Approximately 16 000 homes have been damaged or destroyed, and 10 health facilities have reported flood-related disruptions.Since 2021, Haiti has faced an escalating wave of armed conflict and gang violence, driving widespread displacement, insecurity, and humanitarian need. An estimated 5,600 people were killed in 2024, with over 3,000 additional deaths recorded in the first half of 2025. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that over 1.4 million people are internally displaced, many living in overcrowded informal shelters without access to water, sanitation, or protection services.Armed groups currently control approximately 85–90% of the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, and have expanded their influence along the southern corridor, cutting off key supply routes and humanitarian corridors.According to assessments key needs and gaps are Lack of safe potable water and adequate latrines for displaced and host populations, Limited access to life-saving health and nutrition services, Severe disruption of food security and agricultural livelihoods, Unmet needs for emergency and transitional shelter and household kits, protection risks in collective shelters, including GBV exposure; and Persistent access and logistics constraints hindering timely delivery.ACT Alliance members Christian Aid, Church World Service, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, Lutheran World Federation and World Renew have a developed an appeal addressing the urgent and medium-term needs of the affected population. detailed appeal can be accessed via the link.ACT Appeal HTI251 - Response to Hurricane Mellisa and Armed Conflicts and displacements
The Cox’s Bazar crisis represents one of the world’s most protracted humanitarian emergencies, originating from the mass influx of over 745,000 Rohingya refugees from Rakhine State, Myanmar, in August 2017. Currently, around 1.14 million refugees live in 33 densely populated camps across Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas, alongside a vulnerable host community. The situation has evolved beyond an acute emergency into a complex humanitarian-development challenge marked by severe food insecurity, deteriorating health conditions, and growing socio-environmental strain. Overcrowding within camps aggravated by high birth rates averaging 30,000–35,000 new births annually continue to stretch already limited resources, increase demand for maternal and child health services, and exacerbate sanitation challenges.The demographic composition of the refugee population remains weighted toward vulnerable groups: 52 percent are women and girls, 49 percent are children under 18, and about 4 percent are older persons (UNHCR, July 2025). The majority are stateless ethnic Rohingya who remain fully dependent on humanitarian aid. Recurrent funding shortfalls have directly worsened living conditions. Since 2023, WFP has been forced to reduce food rations by up to 30 percent due to severe funding gaps, cutting monthly entitlements and pushing thousands of households into crisis-level food insecurity. Malnutrition rates have consequently risen, with Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) fluctuating between 8.6 and 12.7 percent (UNHCR, 2024).The Joint Response Plan (JRP) and ISNA/J-MSNA assessments identify the most acute shortfalls in food security, health (including disease surveillance and primary care), nutrition, WASH, shelter-CCCM, protection (child protection, GBV), and education, with the greatest concentration of unmet needs in the most congested camps and in adjacent host-community. The JRP’s hyper-prioritization for 2025 lists food security, health & nutrition, shelter, protection, site management and WASH among the first-priority gaps to avoid a collapse in life-saving services (JRP 2025-26).ACT Alliance members CCDB, Cordaid, HEKS/EPER and RDRS — have developed an appeal to address the urgent, medium- and long-term needs of these refugees in the camp. Detailed appeal is attached to here and a result matrix and budget will be shared upon request. ACT Appeal BDG251 Rohingya Refugees crises
Between 29th October and 01 November 205, the Sebei Sub-region in Eastern Uganda, covering Bukwo, Kween, and Kapchorwa districts, experienced heavy continuous rainfall that triggered severe flooding and landslides.The region's steep terrain and flood-prone valleys heightened the disaster's impact, resulting in the loss of 30 lives, with others still missing, alongside widespread destruction of homes, schools, health facilities, and critical road networks.The epicentres of the disasters are Kaptang Village in Taikut Subcounty, Kween District, and Chesimot Village in Cesower Subcounty, Bukwo District.ACT Uganda Forum national member, Church of Uganda is planning to respond to the most affected persons by supporting 800 HH with basic needs and psychosocial support.ACT RRF - Sebei Landslide Uganda
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.PSE231-Appeal-Gaza-Conflict Narrative Revision 2- Nov 13PSE231_Results framework Nov 13 2025Please find the previous version of the appeal here.
As of 5th September 2025, South Sudan continues to face severe flooding, affecting over 1.4 million people and exacerbating public health risks, particularly the cholera outbreak (UNOCHA). The floods have destroyed vital infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and other communication networks. This in some areas has isolated flood affected populations, making it difficult for humanitarian agencies to access the affected communities.An estimated 273,000 people are affected in 12 counties across four states, with Jonglei and Unity States accounting for over 91 per cent of those impacted.Escalating violence and conflict in South Sudan since February 2025 have triggered renewed displacement and growing humanitarian needs across the region (UNHCR), following a sharp escalation of violence and insecurity since February 2025 (UNHCR).Flood water has submerged farmland, homes, humanitarian compounds a disrupted access to education, health, nutrition and water services (UNOCHA).SSD-241-Final_Emergency-Response-development-and-peace-initiatives-among-flood-affected-IDPs-Refugees-and-host-communities Revision 1
Heavy rains, flash floods, and windstorms in Northern Nigeria on 20 September 2025 caused widespread destruction, isolating communities and submerging farmland. ACT Nigeria Forum classifies it as a medium-scale emergency across seven states in Niger State, with 163 deaths, 115 missing, and 121,224 displaced. An additional 339,658 people suffered losses, and 681 sustained injuries. Affected states include Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Borno, Gombe, and Jigawa, where rain is expected to continue.The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) will support people affected by the floods through cash assistance, WASH kits, and psychosocial support.RRF 13 2025 Nigeria Kaduna Floods
Ukraine entered its fourth year of full-scale war and the eleventh year of conflict, the humanitarian crisis remains severe and prolonged. 12.7 million people, 36% of the population, require humanitarian assistance. The first half of 2025 saw intensified hostilities, mass displacement, and worsening access constraints. Nearly one-third of households in front-line oblasts, including Kharkivska, reported food insecurity as a major concern. Access to healthcare was severely limited due to repeated attacks and rising costs.Between March and August 2025, Kharkiv experienced a significant deterioration in its security and humanitarian situation due to intensified Russian military operations and repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure. UNICEF reported 240 attacks on educational facilities by June 2025, with many children unable to attend school due to safety concerns. Aid organizations reached 3.6 million people across Ukraine by June 2025, focusing on front-line oblasts like Kharkivska. However, humanitarian access was increasingly restricted due to hostilities and staff conscription. The UN launched a Winter Response Plan for 2025–2026, seeking $277.7 million to assist 1.7 million vulnerable people.Five members of the ACT Ukraine Forum ( CWS, Diakonia CRD, HEKS/EPER, HIA and LWF) are actively responding with an appeal to raise USD 14,307,294 until February 2027 to address the humanitarian situation in Ukraine thgrough activities that balance emergency aid with early recovery.UKR251 Appeal Narrative 1st RevisionUKR251 Results Framework 1st revision
On September 30, 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Bogo City, Cebu, affecting over 669,000 people and causing 72 deaths and 559 injuries, including fatalities in a typhoon Haiyan resettlement village. The quake, with a shallow depth of 5 km and maximum intensity VII, severely impacted northern Cebu and was followed by over 7,000 aftershocks, including a magnitude 4.7 tremor felt in Cebu City and Leyte. Families remain displaced, awaiting safety clearances and power restoration. This disaster compounds ongoing humanitarian responses to Super Typhoon Ragasa, Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi, and Typhoon Matmo, which have battered particularly Luzon, Southwestern Luzon, and Bicol regions since late September.The earthquake prompted 53 local governments to declare a state of calamity due to widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and essential services. Over 62,000 houses were damaged, eight municipalities experienced water supply interruptions, and power outages affected 89 municipalities, while damaged roads and bridges hindered access to affected areas. Classes remain suspended as aftershocks continue and clearing operations progress. Field assessments by NCCP and its member churches, and faith-based partners highlight urgent humanitarian needs in Cebu province, including shelter repairs, food aid, WASH services, and psychosocial support for both affected communities and responders.RRF 12 2025 Philippines Cebu Earthquake
In September 2025, the Philippines endured a series of destructive typhoons—Super Typhoon Ragasa, Tropical Depression Mitag, and Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi (Typhoon Opong)—which intensified the southwest monsoon and triggered widespread flooding across Luzon including the southwestern region, MIMAROPA. Bualoi made six landfalls between September 25–26, striking Eastern Samar, Masbate, Romblon, and Oriental Mindoro with peak winds of 143 km/h (89 mph), causing severe damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods. The cumulative impact affected over 4.1 million individuals, with more than 105,000 evacuated and 37 reported dead. With additional cyclones forecasted for October, the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) is mobilizing humanitarian assistance to support affected communities in Masbate, Northern Samar, and Biliran provinces through their regional ecumenical networks.RRF 11 2025 Philippines Typhoon Bualoi
Punjab is grappling with one of the most devastating flood disasters in its recent history, with all 23 districts affected. Nearly 2 million people across 2,050 villages have been impacted, and 387,898 individuals have been displaced from their homes. The official death toll stands at 48, with three people still missing. Marginalized Dalit families—primarily daily wage laborers—have been disproportionately affected, facing severe disruptions to housing, income, and access to relief. Meanwhile, between 15 and 17 September 2025, Uttarakhand endured a catastrophic weather event marked by intense cloudbursts, heavy rainfall, and severe thunderstorms with lightning. Eight districts were impacted, with Dehradun and Champawat experiencing the highest severity. Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar faced moderate impacts. In Dehradun, areas such as Sahastradhara, Maldevta, Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, DIT College area, and Bhagat Singh Colony were among the worst hit. Sahastradhara recorded 192 mm of rainfall, followed by Maldevta (141.5 mm), Hathi Barkala and Jolly Grant (92.5 mm each), and Kalsi (83.5 mm). At least 15 people lost their lives, and 16 remain missing due to cloudbursts that triggered landslides and caused rivers to overflow. The Disaster Management Authority confirmed the recovery of 13 bodies in Dehradun, and one each in Pithoragarh and Nainital.Lutheran World Service India Trust (LWSIT), Church of North India Synodical Board of Social Service (CNI SBSS), and Christian Agency for Rural Development (CARD) will provide cash assistance and food to the affected communities primarily in Punjab and Uttarakhand states, supported by the Rapid Response Fund.RRF 10 2025 India Punjab and Uttarakhand Floods
On November 24th Heavy rainfall in south of Thailand which resulted in severe flooding in Songkhla province, in Hat yai District of Thailand. Hat Yai district received 335mm (13 inches) of rain on Friday, its highest in a single day for three centuries.According to the government and media reports more than a million people have been affected by the floods in southern Thailand. On Tuesday the government of Thailand has declared its southern Songkhla province a disaster zone, after heavy rainfall left thousands stranded and at least 145.Floodwaters were running as high as 2 metres (6.6 feet) in some areas, days after the province’s Hat Yai district received 335mm (13 inches) of rain on Friday, its highest in a single day for three centuries.Local administration together with the law enforcement agencies and disaster management authority have initiated its response in the affected areas. The local authorities across the affected districts and in Songkhla are carrying out a series of emergency response actions.The ACT Alliance Thailand forum convened a meeting to discuss the current flooding situation in the country and a possible response. The Church of Christ in Thailand through its Social development and services unit (SDSU) has initiated its emergency response by engaging with the local church network.As per initial assessment the key needs identified are provision of shelter, Food and no food items, wash facilities, health services and cleaning equipment.ACT Alert - Southern Thailand Floods
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, Moderate to heavy rain began falling in the western and southern regions of North Sumatera Province in Indonesia.Flood incidents were reported on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Seven districts/municipalities were affected by massive floods, with landslides emerging as the secondary impacting hazard. Based on the BMKG estimates, adverse weather and heavy rainfall are expected to continue until the end of November 2025.The western and southern of North Sumatera Province is the most severely impacted, namely Pakpak Bharat, Padang Sidempuan, Tapanuli Utara, Sibolga, Tapanuli Selatan, Tapanuli Tengah, and Mandailing Natal as reported by the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of North Sumatera Province on November 26, 2025.To date, a total of 20 fatalities, 58 injured people, and 6 individuals reported missing have been recorded across the affected areas. In South Tapanuli District, floods and landslides have resulted in 8 fatalities, 58 injured residents, and the displacement of 2,851 people. In North Tapanuli District, 50 houses were damaged and two bridges collapsed due to flooding and landslides. In Central Tapanuli District, flooding affected 1,902 houses across nine subdistricts. Meanwhile, in Mandailing Natal District, 1,200 households were forced to evacuate to nearby villages, with four villages submerged under water up to four meters deep. The flooding also inundated 15 hectares of rice fields belonging to farming communities.Based on the rapid initial assessment conducted by the partner’s member of ACT Alliance Indonesia Forum (ACTIF) which is located in North Sumatera, the disaster causes casualties and interferes with resident’s activities. The disaster disrupted the electricity and communication access and was currently challenged to get access to information on the latest conditions after the disaster. The Key needs identified are access to health, safe wash facilities and water, food and non-food items.ACT Alert North Sumatera Province Flood in Indonesia
The Sebei Sub-region, located in Eastern Uganda, experienced multiple landslides and heavy flooding on October 30th and November 01st following prolonged heavy rainfall. The landslides have caused loss of lives, injuries, and displacement of households, as well as extensive destruction of homes, causing several families to seek shelter in schools and churches, according to media reports.The disaster has affected over 7,460 people and over four hundred (400) Households, with more than six hundred (600) households still at risk, especially those living in the upper belt of the region.The Church of Uganda has conducted a needs assessment and desires to respond and reach out to the affected populations with support to the affected families.Landslides Sebei Uganda
The humanitarian situation in Haiti represents a compound crisis resulting from the convergence of a rapid-onset natural disaster Hurricane Melissa and a protracted conflict-driven emergency. The impacts of Hurricane Melissa (Category 3) have severely intensified existing vulnerabilities created by years of armed violence, displacement, and economic collapse. Together, these dual shocks have generated widespread destruction, displacement, and protection risks, straining the capacity of national institutions and humanitarian actors alike.Between 26–30 October 2025, a Category 3 tropical cyclone, made landfall over southern Haiti, bringing torrential rainfall exceeding 400 mm, flash flooding, and coastal surges across seven departments — Ouest, Sud, Grand’Anse, Nippes, Sud-Est, Nord-Ouest and Artibonite.According to the Direction Générale de la Protection Civile (DGPC), 43 people have died, 13 remain missing, and over 14 000 people have been displaced. According to the UN, 1.25 million people have been affected in Haiti. Approximately 16 000 homes have been damaged or destroyed, and 10 health facilities have reported flood-related disruptions.Since 2021, Haiti has faced an escalating wave of armed conflict and gang violence, driving widespread displacement, insecurity, and humanitarian need. An estimated 5,600 people were killed in 2024, with over 3,000 additional deaths recorded in the first half of 2025. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that over 1.4 million people are internally displaced, many living in overcrowded informal shelters without access to water, sanitation, or protection services.Armed groups currently control approximately 85–90% of the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, and have expanded their influence along the southern corridor, cutting off key supply routes and humanitarian corridors.According to assessments key needs and gaps are Lack of safe potable water and adequate latrines for displaced and host populations, Limited access to life-saving health and nutrition services, Severe disruption of food security and agricultural livelihoods, Unmet needs for emergency and transitional shelter and household kits, protection risks in collective shelters, including GBV exposure; and Persistent access and logistics constraints hindering timely delivery.ACT Alliance members Christian Aid, Church World Service, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, Lutheran World Federation and World Renew are currently on the ground and planning to launch an appeal to address the urgent needs of the affected population.Haiti ACT-Alert-Hurricane Melissa & Conflict related displacement
Hurricane Melissa has reached Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with maximum sustained winds of 280 km/h, higher gusts, and an estimated minimum central pressure of 917 hPa, according to the Cuban Meteorology Institute (INSMET) and the U.S. National Hurricane Centre (NHC).The threat level is extreme due to the potential for devastating destruction: a Category 5 hurricane is extremely destructive, capable of causing catastrophic damage such as the total collapse of most homes and the destruction of smaller structures. Sustained winds exceeding 280 km/h can uproot trees and power poles, causing power outages lasting weeks or months and isolating entire communities. The associated storm surge can also produce severe coastal flooding.INSMET issued Advisory No. 16 on October 27, emphasizing that the outer bands of this hurricane will continue to increase cloudiness and rainfall in eastern Cuba, which may be heavy in some areas, mainly mountainous ones. Strong swells will persist in the seas south of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, and Guantánamo, with light flooding expected in low-lying coastal zones.The Cuban government has activated its national early-warning system and implemented a comprehensive contingency plan, which includes Mass Evacuations – Nearly 900,000 people have been evacuated from the eastern provinces, prioritizing the most vulnerable zones. This represents an estimated 25% of the population of those provinces. As per initial information the urgent humanitarian needs include, shelter, Emergency food , safe drinking water, Non food items, psychosocial support and livelihood support. Detailed rapid need assessment will be conducted to get more information about the needs on the ground.ACT Secretariat is in close contact with the Cuba forum members to plan for a possible response. more updates will be shared as soon as we get updates from the forum. En EspañolEl huracán Melissa ha alcanzado la categoría 5 en la escala Saffir-Simpson, con vientos máximos sostenidos de 280 km/h, ráfagas más fuertes y una presión central mínima estimada de 917 hPa, según el Instituto Nacional de Meteorología de Cuba (INSMET) y el Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos (NHC). El nivel de amenaza es extremo debido al potencial de destrucción devastadora: un huracán de categoría 5 es extremadamente destructivo, capaz de causar daños catastróficos, como el colapso total de la mayoría de las viviendas y la destrucción de estructuras más pequeñas. Los vientos sostenidos que superan los 280 km/h pueden arrancar árboles y postes eléctricos, provocando cortes de energía que duran semanas o meses y aislando comunidades enteras. La marejada ciclónica asociada también puede producir graves inundaciones costeras.El INSMET emitió el aviso n.º 16 el 27 de octubre, en el que destacaba que las bandas exteriores de este huracán seguirán aumentando la nubosidad y las precipitaciones en el este de Cuba, que pueden ser intensas en algunas zonas, principalmente en las montañosas. Persistirán fuertes oleajes en los mares al sur de Granma, Santiago de Cuba y Guantánamo, y se esperan ligeras inundaciones en las zonas costeras bajas. El Gobierno cubano ha activado su sistema nacional de alerta temprana y ha puesto en marcha un plan de contingencia integral, que incluye Evacuaciones masivas: se ha evacuado a casi 900 000 personas de las provincias orientales, dando prioridad a las zonas más vulnerables. Esto representa aproximadamente el 25 % de la población de esas provincias.Según la información inicial, las necesidades humanitarias urgentes incluyen refugio, alimentos de emergencia, agua potable, artículos no alimentarios, apoyo psicosocial y apoyo para la subsistencia. Se llevará a cabo una evaluación rápida y detallada de las necesidades para obtener más información sobre las necesidades sobre el terreno.La Secretaría de ACT está en estrecho contacto con los miembros del foro de Cuba para planificar una posible respuesta. Se compartirán más novedades tan pronto como recibamos información actualizada del foro.ACT Alert - Cuba Hurican Melissa (Eng + Spanish)
The Cox’s Bazar crisis represents one of the world’s most protracted humanitarian emergencies, originating from the mass influx of over 745,000 Rohingya refugees from Rakhine State, Myanmar, in August 2017. Currently, around 1.14 million refugees live in 33 densely populated camps across Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas, alongside a vulnerable host community. The situation has evolved beyond an acute emergency into a complex humanitarian-development challenge marked by severe food insecurity, deteriorating health conditions, and growing socio-environmental strain. Overcrowding within camps aggravated by high birth rates averaging 30,000–35,000 new births annually continue to stretch already limited resources, increase demand for maternal and child health services, and exacerbate sanitation challenges.The demographic composition of the refugee population remains weighted toward vulnerable groups: 52 percent are women and girls, 49 percent are children under 18, and about 4 percent are older persons (UNHCR, July 2025). The majority are stateless ethnic Rohingya who remain fully dependent on humanitarian aid. Recurrent funding shortfalls have directly worsened living conditions. Since 2023, WFP has been forced to reduce food rations by up to 30 percent due to severe funding gaps, cutting monthly entitlements and pushing thousands of households into crisis-level food insecurity. Malnutrition rates have consequently risen, with Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) fluctuating between 8.6 and 12.7 percent (UNHCR, 2024).The Joint Response Plan (JRP) and ISNA/J-MSNA assessments identify the most acute shortfalls in food security, health (including disease surveillance and primary care), nutrition, WASH, shelter-CCCM, protection (child protection, GBV), and education, with the greatest concentration of unmet needs in the most congested camps and in adjacent host-community. The JRP’s hyper-prioritization for 2025 lists food security, health & nutrition, shelter, protection, site management and WASH among the first-priority gaps to avoid a collapse in life-saving services (JRP 2025-26).Some ACT Alliance members are currently on the ground implementing projects. However, due to the high level of needs, members of the Bangladesh Forum — including CCDB, CA, RDRS, and Cordaid — are planning to publish an appeal to address the urgent needs of the refugees and to strengthen the resilience of affected communities.ACT Alert Rohingya Refugees Crises Bangladesh
On 30 September 2025 at 9:59 PM, a magnitude 6.9 tectonic earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City, Cebu Province, with a depth of 5 km, causing widespread destruction across 89 cities and municipalities in the Visayas region. Intensity 7 shaking was recorded in Cebu City and parts of Leyte, leading to collapsed homes, damaged infrastructure, and numerous casualties. Historic structures, roads, bridges, and essential services were severely affected, while over 3,685 aftershocks (magnitude 1.4–5.1) have since been recorded, complicating rescue efforts and deepening fear among communities. PHIVOLCS expects aftershock activity to gradually decrease in the coming weeks.The earthquake off Bogo City severely affected Northern Cebu—particularly rural areas and urban centers—impacting 457,554 individuals across 184 villages. The disaster resulted in 70 deaths, 559 injuries, and displaced over 77,000 people, most of whom remain outside evacuation centers due to fear and ongoing aftershocks. Families are sheltering in makeshift roadside camps with minimal protection from the rain. A total of 18,154 houses were damaged (3,507 totally), alongside 533 infrastructure points including schools, bridges, and government facilities. Power outages hit 89 municipalities, communication lines were cut in 12 areas, and landslides, structural collapses, and fires further deepened the crisis.The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) plans to respond through Rapid Response Fund.Alert Philippines Cebu Earthquake
On 20th September 2025, extended heavy rain, flash floods, and windstorms triggered flooding in North Nigeria, accounting for 163 deaths and 115 missing persons.According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), at least 121,224 persons were displaced by floods that swept through the country. In addition, 339,658 persons have experienced some form of loss, while 681 are sustaining various degrees of injuries (ReliefWeb). The heavy rain has also destroyed a major road, leaving communities isolated and farmlands inundated, destroying crops and pasture (Modis), with more than 9,000 acres of farmland destroyed.In the aftermath of the floods, NEMA has experienced a shortage of resources and inaccessibility to the flooded community area, which is making it difficult for rescue teams and relief materials to reach the affected. Security risks and community resistance have slowed operations, and there are other challenges that have further complicated humanitarian access and aid delivery.The support requested by the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) will support 10,195 most affected persons by the flood in Zaria and Kaduna North within Kaduna State. The funds will be used to provide cash assistance, psycho social support, and support for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene needs.Nigeria Flooding
From September 25 to 26, 2025, Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi (locally known as Typhoon Opong) made multiple landfalls across the central regions of the Philippines. The storm made landfall first in the province of Eastern Samar (Region VIII), then twice in the province of Masbate (Region V), twice in the province of Romblon, and finally once in Mindoro Oriental—both Romblon and Mindoro Oriental are part of MIMAROPA region (Region IV-B). With maximum winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour (68 mph), the storm devastated the provinces, causing electricity poles to collapse, trees to be uprooted, and damage to infrastructure and households, along with destruction of agricultural livelihoods due to floods.STS Bualoi (Typhoon Opong) is the 15th tropical cyclone that entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the fifth one for September 2025, following Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) just three days after, which had a wind force of 115 to 143 miles per hour (185 to 230 kilometers per hour) that made landfall in the northern portion of Luzon, and Tropical Depression Mitag (Mirasol), which also made landfall in the eastern part of Central Luzon, specifically in Region III.Prior to these typhoons, the Philippines was already experiencing unrelenting rains and floods caused by the southwest monsoon.Based on the initial assessments from local partners, the NCCP plans to respond to the immediate needs of the communities through emergency food relief and multi-purpose cash assistance, through the Ecumenical Disaster Response and Management Committees of the local ecumenical formations and local church members. This will be implemented as early as possible. The response will target farmers, fishers and indigenous people in the affected communities.
India is reeling under one of the worst flood disasters in its recent history, with all 23 districts in Punjab are being impacted. Extreme monsoon rainfall in Punjab and importantly in upstream catchment areas (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir) that feed the Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers. Large/rapid releases from reservoirs (Bhakra, Pong/Ranjit Sagar and other dams) to protect upstream infrastructure, which increased downstream flows. Saturated soils and limited drainage in low-lying agricultural plains, which increased inundation and slowed recession.According to Government, as of 8th September 2025, nearly 2 million people across 2,050 villages have been affected, and 3,87,898 individuals displaced from their homes. The official death toll has reached 48, while three persons remain missing. The agricultural sector has suffered massive losses, with more than 1,76,000 hectares of farmland submerged. Alongside crop damage, livestock has been badly hit, with over 2,52,000 animals and 5,88,000 poultry birds affected due to waterlogging, fodder shortages, and lack of shelter.Because of floods and cloudburst, the livelihood of people including agriculture and farmlands are badly affected. The health sector has faced unprecedented destruction. This disruption has severely strained healthcare delivery at a time when stagnant water and poor sanitation are heightening the risk of outbreaks such as dengue, cholera, typhoid, diarrhea, and hepatitis. The risk of snakebites has also increased. Medical teams, including ASHA workers and Community Health Officers, are conducting door-to-door checks, distributing medicines, and providing anti-snake venom in flood-hit areas.Based on the initial assessments Food, NFIs, WASH, Shelter and settlement are the main needs of the affected populations. ACT Alliance members LWSIT, CNI SBSS and CARD are currently on the ground and has planned to use Rapid Response Funds to support the flood and cloudburst affected people by providing basic food materials, temporary shelter, non-food items, hygiene/dignity kits, psycho social support, agricultural seeds and allied services and cash transfer.ACT Alert_Floods in Punjab & Delhi and Cloudburst in Uttarakhand
Border hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand escalated on 24 July 2025, with exchanges of artillery and airstrikes across multiple locations. A Malaysia-brokered ceasefire took effect on 28 July 2025. ASEAN observers were agreed in early August 2025 to help monitor the truce. However, incidents (including landmine injuries and sporadic tensions) have continued to disrupt returns and services.In the initial days of the conflict approximately 153,910 individuals were displaced, primarily women, children, and the elderly. While a ceasefire agreement reached on 28 July has halted active hostilities, the situation remains fragile, with many families still residing in 134 government-supported displacement sites or hosted by relatives. according to the latest reports around 34000 people are still displaced and most of them are at the evaluation centers established by Government. Concerns over unexploded ordnance, damaged housing, and limited access to services continue to deter large-scale returns. In parallel, 755,729 Cambodian nationals have returned from Thailand, including 328,808 women and 10,793 children, placing additional pressure on overstretched services.According to UNICEF situation report issued on 8th August the key gaps include limited access to clean water, inadequate sanitation, insufficient temporary learning spaces, overstretched health services, poor nutrition, and heightened protection risks for vulnerable groups.ACT Alert - Conflict induced displacement in Cambodia
More than 300,000 people have been affected by a flash flood and glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Parts of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Ghizer and Gilgit districts are among the severely impacted districts, by the recent disasters. Across the two districts, 22 deaths, 17 injuries, and damage to 662 houses have been reported. The main sources of livelihood—agriculture, horticulture, and tourism—have suffered greatly, as floods destroyed large tracts of agricultural land, while damaged irrigation channels continue to affect even those areas that were not directly hit by GLOFs and floods. According to official estimates, approximately 70% of the population in these districts has been affected by the recent incidents.In August, Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan faced a series of severe disasters. On August 11, seven volunteers lost their lives and six were injured while restoring an irrigation channel in Danyore’s Manogah Nallah, damaged by late July’s flash floods. The following day, August 12, massive flooding in Gulmit Gojal, Hunza, destroyed irrigation channels, link roads, a women-owned restaurant (Bozlanj), a government tourist facilitation centre, and a section of the Karakoram Highway, while over 40 locals working on water channel restoration narrowly escaped.According to GB-PEOC’s 18 August report, the disaster caused 45 deaths, 42 injuries, destruction or damage to 993 houses, the loss of 67 livestock, and the destruction of 87 bridges and 40 water channels in 30 villages in GB.Flooding in GB has damaged irrigation systems, farmland, roads, and bridges, leaving some communities without power or clean water. Many affected people remain scattered or with host families, and detailed disaggregated data is unavailable.On 16 August, a flash flood and glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in District Ghizer caused extensive damage, including the death of a girl from lightning, destruction of homes, a school, a hospital, shops, livestock, and farmland. Roads and bridges were washed away, leaving thousands of locals and tourists stranded, while power, mobile, and internet connectivity were also disrupted.ACT Alliance member Community World Services Asia (CWSA) is planning to extend its relief support with the support from the Rapid Response Fund RRF to the flood affected areas of Gilgit Baltistan state in Pakistan. ACT Alert- Glacial Lake Outburst and flash Floods Pakistan
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
