Colombia at a glance: The Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund (RHPF LAC) - June 2026

Country: Colombia Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Why the Regional Humanitarian Fund Matters The Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean (RHPF LAC) was established in 2024, with a Country Envelope in Colombia. The Regional Humanitarian Fund provides a flexible and cost-effective way to expand funding to more local partners to deliver a tailored response to the specific needs of populations prone to disasters and armed conflict, among other concerns. The RHPF LAC aims to 1) save lives, reduce suffering, and uphold human dignity by addressing humanitarian needs and priorities at local and national levels through timely, coordinated, and principled assistance, and 2) support local partners by increasing their access to funding, fostering fair partnerships, and building their capabilities, helping local and national actors gain recognition and improve their performance. Humanitarian needs call for a tailored response Colombia faces a complex humanitarian crisis driven by the convergence of armed conflict, disasters, and migration flows, disproportionately affecting rural and ethnic communities, as well as children, adolescents and women. This context is intensified by structural inequalities that limit access to basic services and weaken community resilience. In 2026, 6.9 million people require humanitarian assistance, with 2.6 million living in 130 municipalities under extreme severity (level 4) and 1.2 million people prioritized. As of February 2026, armed conflict had affected 100.2k people, while atypical rains during the drought season affected 448.5k people. The situation is expected to worsen with El Niño starting in June. The escalation of localized crises has made a localized response a strategic necessity. Under the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for 2026, the Humanitarian Country Team is actively shifting from a top-down model to a localized and community-centered framework that allocates multi-sectoral aid straight to the most severely affected municipalities by working closely with local and national NGOs. By leveraging local expertise, this tailored response ensures that life-saving resources address acute protection, health, and mobility needs in line with community priorities.
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