The IFRC’s global response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The IFRC network mobilized an extraordinary
global response to the COVID-19 pandemic,
uniting all 192 National Societies in a concerted
effort to support communities in preparing for,
responding to, and recovering from the crisis.
The network’s achievements spanned across
health, social,
and economic sectors, and
included work to strengthen National Societies.
The network launched its
largest appeal ever
,
requesting a total of 2.8 billion Swiss francs, of
which 670 million was channelled through the
IFRC Emergency Appeal. This resulted in a total
income of 2.3 billion Swiss francs and expendi-
ture amounting to 2.1
billion Swiss francs by the
end of 2022.
The IFRC directly supported 166 National
Societies with financial aid,
ensuring that
resources were allocated to regions and
countries most in need of assistance. It also
supported National Societies through technical
support, tools and resources.
Risk communication and community
engagement
played a vital role in raising
awareness to mitigate the spread of the virus.
In 2022,
emphasis was placed on
vaccination
and reaching last-mile or marginalized commu-
nities, ensuring equitable access to vaccines and
addressing vaccine hesitancy.
The IFRC used
water, sanitation and hygiene
(WASH)
activities to reduce COVID-19 trans-
mission by improving
access to clean water and
proper sanitation facilities. National Societies
were also supported to design and implement
WASH interventions.
The network provided
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