Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort.

OCHA’s role is to bring together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. The core function of the organization is to mobilize and coordinate effective humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

Current projects

Providing emergency assistance to communities affected by the Arba’at Dam collapse in Port Sudan, Red Sea State
Improving access to water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH) in health facilities, host communities and IDP (internally displaced persons) sites in the Bakouma sub-prefecture.
Multi-sectoral response of Education in Emergencies with a socio-productive approach, with complementary activities in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Livelihoods in 12 schools in Falcón state.
Provide access to safe and drinkable water and improved hygiene practices to drought affected communities in Jawzjan, Balkh and Kunduz
Meeting the Humanitarian Shelter and WASH needs of individuals Affected by the Returnee Crisis in Kunar and Laghman provinces.
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