Project-Based Emergency Funding

» Read about CCF’s COVID-19 relief efforts

In 2015, CCF established a channel that allows for fundraising and work that goes beyond the scope of our mission.

The trigger for this decision was the massive earthquake that happened in Nepal on April 25, 2015. CCF was compelled to respond and engage in immediate disaster relief. With 35 years of history in Nepal, it was not only our responsibility but a necessity for us to help our partners during this time of need.

Nepal is a dynamic country, but it remains extremely vulnerable in many ways ranging from economic to geographic. In the future, we are certain that other needs will arise requiring action.

This project-based work will carefully be reviewed by CCF’s Board of Directors, discussed with our partners in Nepal, and voted on. Money for these efforts will come from our emergency fund, so as to be mindful of donors’ wishes contributing to our specific programs. As always, transparency will be our priority.

Guidance for CCF Emergency Fund Grant Making

The following is a set of flexible guidelines to help CCF’s Emergency Fund Committee set priorities and direct CCF resources for emergency grants.

1. Prioritize women and girls. Recognizing that CCF’s organizational mandate is to support women and girls, our emergency funds will have a similar focus, including LGBTQ, prostitutes, and others. Humanitarian best practices have long held that aiding women in emergencies ensures money and goods go directly to families and serves the largest number of people.
   
   

2. Prioritize CCF-Nepali relationships. CCF has a well-established network of trusted individuals and organizations in Nepal. We rely on these partners to direct our resources to areas and people who may not otherwise have access to support or where CCF has particular organizational advantage and connections.
   
   

3. Prioritize cash over goods. Humanitarian studies have well established the benefit of cash versus in-kind distributions (such as food and materials), including, for example, increased empowerment (especially for women), more efficient use of funds, and support for local markets. Wherever possible, CCF will offer direct cash distributions through our partners.

CCF’s COVID-19 ongoing response

CCF has been monitoring the pandemic in Nepal and helping with targeted relief efforts—primarily food supplies—to areas in most need. This work has been facilitated through our local partner, Kesang Yudron, in collaboration with other local NGOs.

Check our Facebook page for regular updates. We have been able to do this work thanks to our amazing donors. Thank you!


Learn more about CCF’s COVID-19 relief efforts over on the blog:

» A CCF Year in Review: Building Community Resiliency During COVID-19

» CCF Helps the Association of Craft Producers Survive COVID

» A Snapshot of the Effects of the Corona Virus pandemic in Nepal and CCF’s Emergency Relief Response

» Humanitarian Efforts in Nepal Prove Challenging

CCF’s 2015 Nepali Earthquake Relief