A new reliefweb product shows the relative scale of major emergencies since 2005 based on funding requirements for humanitarian response. Another illustration shows requirements for supporting most-affected people in major crises from January to August 2009.
The International Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross and Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation's disaster response system and increases the ability of national societies to respond to disasters.