Country-Based Pooled Funds

Women meet in a sewing shop
Reham, left, supports her family by sewing dresses and selling accessories to women in her village. Through the Yemen Humanitarian Fund, a local NGO has provided a food basket to Reham's family - in turn, this made it possible for her to save enough to start her own business. Al Dawabia, Aden, Yemen, July 2019. OCHA/Matteo Minasi

CBPFs are established when an emergency occurs or when an existing crisis deteriorates. They are managed by OCHA under the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinators (HCs) or UN Resident Coordinators (RCs) and in close consultation with the humanitarian community. 

Contributions are collected into single, unearmarked funds. These funds support high-priority projects being undertaken by those best placed to respond (including international and national NGOs and UN agencies) through an inclusive and transparent process that supports priorities set out in Humanitarian Response Plans. This ensures funding is available and prioritized locally by those closest to people in need. 

The Country-Based Pooled Funds Global Guidelines set out the minimum global standards for effective and efficient management of CBPFs, and they ensure a coherent and harmonized approach to governance and operations. 

Resources

Introducing the Country-Based Pooled Funds

CBPFs Guidelines

Studies and Evaluations

How to donate