Indeed, 2023 was an unprecedented year for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Türkiye. We embarked on the year with a focus on transitioning the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) program, our largest cash program in the world, and quickly found ourselves in the midst of a large-scale…
In December 2021, DG ECHO Commissioner Lenarčič together with our Secretary-General, Jagan Chapagain announced an additional €325 million to extend the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) programme addressing the basic needs of refugee populations until 20231. Parallel communication was made on the ESSN transition towards development assistance so that it will be funded by DG…
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, reaching 150 million people in 192 National Societies through the work of 13.7 million volunteers worldwide. Together we act before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. …
2020 has been an unprecedented year, with COVID-19 challenging our traditional methods of support as humanitarians. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our private and professional lives, including the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ (IFRC) humanitarian actions in Turkey. How are we to support the lives of people…
