OCHA/Core contribution

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

Finland's core funding to OCHA total 14 million euros (annually 3,5 million euros). OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors and co-ordinate and ensure a coherent response to emergencies. More than 90% of its budget is based on voluntary contributions. As indicated in Finland's Humanitarian Policy (2012) Finland emphasized the role of United Nations as the coordinator of humanitarian aid. The guiding principle of Finnish funding is that effective, timely and needs-based humanitarian aid can significantly reduce the impact the humanitarian crises and hazards. Finnish contribution is now increasing by 500,000 euros annually due to more difficult crises and environment.