The United Nations’ coordinated approach to the delivery of humanitarian aid in Sudan has been manifested in the Work Plan for Sudan that encompasses UN Agencies and many NGOs that have participated in a process of nationwide coordination by fourteen sectors and eight planning regions.

Given the existence of this comprehensive Work Plan, a number of donors and UN Organizations have agreed to establish a common fund mechanism - the Common Humanitarian Fund or CHF - for donor contributions to the Work Plan.

The CHF will aim to give the Humanitarian Coordinator greater ability to target funds at the most critical needs, encourage early donor contributions and allow rapid response to unforeseen needs.