Lisa Doughten
@Lisa_Doughten
Director, Humanitarian Finance & Partnerships @UNOCHA Advocating 4 #GenderEquality & #InvestInHumanity. Tweets are my own. RT not endorsements.
🚨Just 16 minutes after early flood alerts on 4 July 2024, @UNCERF released $6.2M for anticipatory action in Bangladesh. In 5 days, over 600,000 people were reached before peak monsoon floods hit. #AnticipatoryAction saves lives. Learn more▶️ bit.ly/3TVUNL6
Over 3 years, @UNCERF released 4 anticipatory allocations to help contain cholera outbreaks in the DRC, saving lives & stretching limited resources. A powerful example of how #AnticipatoryAction transforms humanitarian response. Learn more about the pilot👉bit.ly/4ldKgq0
Honoured to join today’s ECOSOC HAS panel on adapting humanitarian financing. In a time of crisis, @UNOCHA-managed @UNCERF & @CBPFs are vital, supporting local leadership & rapid response. Now’s the time to double down on innovation, partnerships & impact. #InvestInHumanity
Over the past two days, the Pooled Fund Working Group came together to strengthen collaboration, localization & impact across @CBPFs. Thank you to @JerseyOAC 🇯🇪 for warmly hosting & supporting locally led humanitarian action. Together, we continue to #InvestInHumanity.
Honoured to host @UNOCHA, donor govs & NGOs from the Pooled Fund Working Group in Jersey this week. They met our Patron, Lt-Gov Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd, the Bailiff, Chief Minister & key Ministers, reflecting Jersey’s ongoing commitment to effective humanitarian aid. #PFWGJersey
Great to meet with @UNOCHA Donor Support Group at this week’s High-Level Meeting in Norway🇳🇴 We explored ways to strengthen the efficiency & impact of humanitarian action with a strong call to protect civilians, defend humanitarian principles & ensure access.
Energised and emboldened by support, commitment and practical ideas from our @UNOCHA Donor Suport Group. Thank you to @NorwayMFA for hosting us for crucial two days of talks.
Energised and emboldened by support, commitment and practical ideas from our @UNOCHA Donor Suport Group. Thank you to @NorwayMFA for hosting us for crucial two days of talks.
#OCHAthanks Norway🇳🇴 for your commitment and leadership this year. And we are delighted to welcome Germany🇩🇪 to chair the @UNOCHA Donor Support Group as we collectively serve millions of people around the world. Together, we #InvestInHumanity.
At today’s productive @UNOCHA–Belgium 🇧🇪 strategic consultation, we delved into the humanitarian reset, localization, and IHL. Grateful for Belgium’s strong partnership and continued support for principled humanitarian action. Together, we #InvestInHumanity.”
Anticipatory action empowers communities, saves lives, and safeguards development gains @UNOCHA is at the centre of #AnticipatoryAction – coordinating and giving over half of AA funding from @UNCERF & @CBPFs See @UN, NGOs, Red Cross & govts contributed👉bit.ly/43kcLfL
"There is no respite for civilians in #Ukraine. The bombs do not stop. The trauma does not subside. The needs do not shrink. And so, our resolve cannot falter." @Lisa_Doughten reminded Member States at the Security Council about our 3 key asks:
Honored to represent @UNOCHA at this important discussion on the imperative of protecting civilians in humanitarian crises, graciously hosted by the @KuwaitMissionUN
The Permanent Mission held earlier today a high-level side event in connection with the @UN Protection of Civilians Week, bringing together the President of the @ICRC, officials from @UNOCHA, and several Permanent Representatives and esteemed delegates to advance efforts to…
🔺 Hunger 🔺 Water scarcity 🔺 Disease 🔺 Forced displacement 🔺 Family separation These are ways civilians bear the brunt of war. The rules of war must be upheld. ⤵️ #NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
In a system that's overstretched, underfunded, and under attack @UNOCHA's pooled funds deliver. We ensure they back local communities, drive innovation, & enable us to act early. 2024 reports: 🔗bit.ly/3Sbw1Ww 🔗bit.ly/CERFClimate2024 🔗bit.ly/CBPFs2024
Localization is not just a buzzword, it is a blueprint. @UNOCHA’s Country & Regional Humanitarian Funds lead the way. 📽️ Watch how @CBPFs put power and finding in local hands and why. Read the 2024 Annual Report now👉 bit.ly/CBPFs2024 #InvestInHumanity
In 2024, @UNCERF stepped up for people affected by climate emergencies: 💸 $203.5M allocated 🌎 31 countries | 10.5 million people helped ⚡️ 35% of total funds to climate-related crises See how fast, smart funding saves lives👇 #Investinhumanity
.@UNOCHA's Pooled Funds played a crucial role in 2024’s humanitarian response for 26.6M people by: 🔵Empowering local actors 🔵Sustaining donor support 🔵Strengthening trust and accountability Learn more in the @CBPFS & RHPF in Review 2024👇
In 2024, amid rising needs + tight funding, @UNOCHA’s @CBPFs delivered: 💰 $930M allocated 🌍 21 countries 📈 26.6M people reached 🤝 336 local/national orgs = 48% of all partners A record year for local leadership. 📘 Full report: bit.ly/3GHLUkT
Just briefed the UN Security Council again on the situation in Gaza. Watch my full remarks here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k…
Echoing @TomFletcher’s message: anticipatory action is saving lives, time & money - and is central to the humanitarian reset. New @UNOCHA, @FAO & @WFP report makes the case clear. Let’s fund it. Scale it. Do more of it. bit.ly/3GGILC2 #InvestinHumanity
At today’s roundtable hosted by 🇳🇴🇲🇿 on Anticipatory Action, the message is clear: acting early saves lives, time and money. It’s at heart of the humanitarian reset – more local, ready for tomorrow’s crises. Let’s fund it and scale it. 🔗 bit.ly/3GGILC2
In a year marked by rising humanitarian needs & funding cuts, @UNCERF made possible significant global impact through: 🔵Climate-smart responses 🔵Accountability to Affected People 🔵Gender-sensitive programming & 🔵Rapid & localized aid. For more, read the 2024 Results Report👇
📣@UNCERF 2024 Annual Results Report is out! In 2024, CERF was at the forefront of humanitarian action, providing life-saving aid for 35 million people in response to: 🔵Conflicts 🔵Natural disasters 🔵Disease outbreaks & 🔵Economic shocks. Learn more👉bit.ly/4m2DSTX
📢 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞: The UN has released a record US$16.6 million to help vulnerable communities in #Afghanistan get ahead of drought in the north and northeast of the country. 🔗 Available here: ⤵️