Humanitarian Aid Brings Relief in Times of Need
Forecasted
Humanitarian Aid Brings Relief in Times of Need supports UN agencies, Red Cross and Red Crescent bodies and Finnish civil society organisations to deliver emergency relief that saves lives and eases suffering.
Funder: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Annual funding application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Finnish CSO project requests: at least €400,000, normally for up to 12 months (exceptionally 24 months)
Summary: Supports needs-based emergency relief that saves lives, relieves suffering and protects human dignity during disasters, conflicts and other crises.
Key Information: Finnish CSO applicants must hold valid DG ECHO partnership status and implement projects in ODA-eligible countries.
Description
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs finances humanitarian assistance through its development cooperation appropriations, channelling support through UN agencies, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs). Assistance prioritises food security, refugee protection and the most vulnerable people, particularly persons with disabilities, women, girls and children.
Supported work includes food and nutrition assistance, urgent healthcare, clean water and sanitation, emergency shelter, protection from gender-based violence, education, child protection and disability inclusion. Short-term early recovery and livelihoods support can help people recover from crises and transition towards development services. Aid must follow humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, responding solely to identified needs rather than political, military or economic considerations. The annual Finnish CSO project application route has specific organisational and project requirements.
