2025 was tough. But 2026 is going to be a year of ambition and solidarity. Our plan? Laser-focused, stripped back, costed, reformed, efficient – a plan to save 87m lives in 2026. Let’s go.

Important 2bn USD contribution to humanitarian action from US. Vote of trust in Humanitarian Reset: faster, leaner, prioritised, and closer to people on front lines of emergencies. We are setting out to save 87m lives in 2026.

Just announced $2 billion US contribution in support of our plan to save 87m lives in 2026. Thank you to President Trump, Sec. Rubio and Jeremy Lewin for powerful vote of confidence in Humanitarian Reset: neutral, efficient, lean, locally led humanitarian action. Let’s deliver.

Back in Geneva.

I’ve allocated $1M from UN Central Emergency Respond Fund to respond to a fast-spreading diphtheria outbreak in #Mali. With rising cases, limited health access and vaccine shortages, this funding will support life-saving care in Mopti, Ségou & Tombouctou – where needs are highest.

Another grim milestone in #DRCongo: violence has pushed half a million people from their homes, many into Burundi.   I’ve allocated $13.5M from UNCERF – $10M for DRC, $3.5M for #Burundi – to deliver urgent, life-saving aid where needs are exploding.

An end of year Humanifesto, with some frustration, hope, challenge, Moby, Lakshmi, Liam Neeson and some (seasonal) peacemaking. www.linkedin.com/pulse/humani...

Thank you @filippograndi.unhcr.org for your decades of extraordinary service to make this world a better place. @unhcr.org

Türkiye’s humanitarian expertise – from emergency response to refugee protection – is on frontline of humanitarian mission. Thank you to Turkish Red Crescent.

Another strong exchange with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Türkiye is a pivotal mediator across the region and beyond. We also discussed our plans to save 87m lives in 2026.

Allocating $100 million from UN Central Emergency Respond Fund to underfunded emergencies around the world. This funding will help support the most vulnerable, and deliver life-saving aid fast where needs are greatest.

The mission is right and the movement is out there. But as we reimagine humanitarianism, I need to hear your ideas. So here is a 🔊Listening Channel: a space for debate, creativity, challenge. Open. Anonymous. Unfiltered. I’m listening. 👇 www.unocha.org/listening-ch...

Crises and conflicts are on the rise, but funding for humanitarian aid is dwindling: a major challenge for the #ODSG, currently under German chairmanship. Together with 29 other donors, we are working with @unocha.org to make the humanitarian system more effective and resilient. 1/2

This winter in #Afghanistan, hunger is soaring. Food aid has collapsed. Clinics are closing. 1.1 million children are missing life-saving nutrition. We need restrictions on women humanitarians lifted immediately and the funding to do our work. My remarks: bit.ly/4q04OVx

Candid discussions with our @unocha.org supporters on how we respond together to tough funding climate. Thank you for your support and trust. We reform with vigour, regroup with confidence, renew with imagination.

The world’s emergency fund is 20. Today was a moment of pride, a mission for 2026, and a challenge for the next 20 years. A fully funded $1B UNCERF is not symbolic. It’s a lifeline. And it’s needed now. My remarks: bit.ly/3Mpv514

Launching 2026 plan to save 87m lives with US$23bn. Delivered with ruthless prioritisation and efficiency. We need moral ambition. Will governments show up? This will define who lives and who falls through cracks. Back us. Hold us to account. bit.ly/4pmyITP

Flying visit to DC to meet US Government, humanitarian partners and media on DRC, Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine, reform. Must build on this period of intense US peacemaking.

Spoke with @npr.org’s @ayesharascoe.bsky.social in DC on the ongoing nightmare in #Sudan and what we must do to stop it. www.npr.org/2025/12/07/n...

Miles of rubble and deep trauma in Gaza, even as lifesaving aid has been moving again in recent weeks after months of blockages. We must continue the progress, and scale up further in the face of massive needs. My interview with @jimsciutto.bsky.social on @cnn.com from DC.

Next stop.

Our Humanitarian Coordinators are the vital leaders of our lifesaving work, and the driving force of the humanitarian reset.   Grateful for their leadership, grit, and resilience.

Devastating flooding in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand & Malaysia – over a thousand reported deaths, millions affected. Solidarity with everyone hit by this disaster. UN stands ready to support urgent response alongside national authorities and partners.

A tough road trip through Darfur, plans to save tens of millions of lives in 2026, three things I want to do better in my second year, activism 2025 and 1985, Taylor Swift TikTok and Ronnie Wood vinyl. Humanifesto 24 👇. www.linkedin.com/pulse/humani...

Mi entrevista con @elpais.com sobre la situación en Darfur, Sudán.👇 elpais.com/planeta-futu...

My diary for @theobserveruk.bsky.social of a dramatic week in Darfur, as we try to open up new routes, funding and solidarity for people at the epicentre of global suffering.

Governments are a crucial part of shaping the Humanitarian Reset to make our work as effective and efficient as possible. Excellent conversation in Geneva on our plans in Gaza and Sudan, the support we need, and how we improve delivery for millions in need.

Poor rains, rising hunger and funding cuts are pushing millions to the brink in #Somalia.   I've allocated $10M from UNCERF for early action – to protect people before drought becomes catastrophe.   Food. Water. Health. Critical to reach people in the hardest-hit areas.

Humanitarian action cannot be reimagined without the activism and agency of young people. Excellent to spend some time with newer @unocha.org colleagues in Geneva on how to challenge and disrupt power.

A vicious, orchestrated, and unchecked campaign of violence by weak men against women and girls is raging like wild fire.   As we start 16 Days of Activism, we must stand with survivors, with partners supporting them, and hold perpetrators to account. #16Days

The mission is right and the movement is out there. But as we reimagine humanitarianism, I need to hear your ideas. So here is a 🔊Listening Channel: a space for debate, creativity, challenge. Open. Anonymous. Unfiltered. I’m listening. 👇 www.unocha.org/listening-ch...

Made a surprise visit to @iom.int Chiefs of Mission gathering to thank them and @iomchief.iom.int for their vital work everywhere people are facing humanitarian crises. Lively bunch …

Darfur is an absolute horror show. We have a moment of opportunity if the world is ready to seize it. Civilians must be protected. Access must be expanded. Flow of arms must be limited.

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In Sudan, we are working relentlessly with our partners to reach El Fasher and every person cut off from lifesaving aid. My interview with @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...

Palestinians across Gaza are cold and soaked following recent rains. Frustration grows as floods rise and what little they have is destroyed. UN and partners are mobilizing to help, but much more is needed. Remaining restrictions must be lifted to urgently get more aid in.

I spent yesterday in Korma with survivors of El Fasher atrocities. So many halting, harrowing conversations in Arabic, or translated from Zaghawa, about horror and misery. Then Haseena pushed through crowd. Speaking in perfect English, she wanted the world to hear her story. #Sudan

Unspeakable suffering in Tawila. Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child. They're asking the world if help is coming. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...

In Tawila, I visited this nutrition centre, backed by the #Sudan Humanitarian Fund – a lifeline for displaced families, powered by Sudanese health workers and local groups who know the needs of their communities best. This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.

A day visiting survivors from El Fasher in Korma and Tawila, and meeting community volunteers. Darfur is the epicentre of human suffering. So many stories of brutality and horror. These stories must be told.

In Tawila, I spoke to women who fled El Fasher only a few weeks ago. They carry terrifying stories of brutal violence. The world has not protected them. We must do better. #Sudan

Met local leaders in Tawila and Tasis representatives in Korma to insist on safe access and protection of civilians. We will go anywhere and talk to anyone to get access to those in need, guided by principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity, independence.

In Tawila today, I spent time with mothers and caregivers of severely malnourished kids and women who have endured the worst horrors of the siege of El Fasher. The world failed to protect them: we must not fail them again.

After several days on the road, we finally arrived and saw the massive site where survivors from El Fasher are taking refuge. Will be in Tawila for next two days to listen, learn and galvanize support. #Sudan

Up early again for the next leg of our Darfur mission. Thanks to our friends @savethechildren.org for putting us up in Golo. Six hour drive ahead to Tawila, where we need to get much more lifesaving support, humanitarian presence - and protection - to survivors. #Sudan

In #Darfur, I spoke to @apnews.com on the catastrophic situation for civilians - and why it matters to be here now. Our access is still choked by fighting. We need unfettered, safe access to get aid moving. apnews.com/article/suda...

On road deeper into Darfur. We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.

Thank you to our friends @nrc-global.bsky.social for putting us up overnight in El Geneina. We were in Zalinjei this morning, now heading east through Darfur. We aim to open routes for more humanitarians & lifesaving supplies. @iomchief.iom.int & @wfp.org Carl Skau also in Sudan in coordinated surge

Arrived in El Geneina. Spending next few days in Darfur to listen to communities who have fled horrific violence and to understand how the world can do better.

Practical and positive exchange with General Al-Burhan on continued dialogue and cooperation to improve humanitarian access across Sudan. The UN appreciates the clear commitment to support us to deliver lifesaving aid everywhere it is needed.