(Bamako, 11 September 2014): The humanitarian community in Mali still needs US$271 million out of a total $481 million required by year-end to meet identified needs in the country, according to the mid-year review of its 2014 Strategic Response Plan.
"Despite the engagement of the Government and humanitarian partners, the resources mobilized so far are insufficient. Indeed, the food crisis has worsened throughout the country in recent months during the lean period. More funding is also required to support the provision of basic services to vulnerable people, particularly in the north of the country, where more than half of those who fled during the crisis have already returned," said the Humanitarian Coordinator for Mali, Mr. David Gressly.
Humanitarian organizations in Mali launched their response plan in February 2014, initially aiming to raise $ 568 million. At mi-year, this funding appeal is being revised to $ 481 million to reflect the evolution of the situation and the response provided so far by different partners. Identified needs have not diminished, but the financial requirement of the plan has been reduced thanks to the Government’s efforts and the contributions of other humanitarian partners. Since it was launched, the Strategic Response Plan for Mali has mobilized $ 210 million. These funds have helped the most vulnerable people in accessing food, water, health care and shelter, and in recovering their livelihoods. In addition, 193,000 malnourished children have also been treated and hundreds of thousands of others were able to return to school. But that is not enough, an additional $271 million is required to ensure an adequate response to identified needs and build on current achievements.
The Strategic Response Plan was produced by the majority of humanitarian organizations operating in Mali. It involves fifty different partners – including UN Agencies, international and national NGOs – who are coordinating their efforts within this planning and response framework.
