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World: IOM Global WASH Highlights 2025
By International Organization for Migration at ReliefWeb
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Countries: World, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen . 2025 was one of the most severe years on record for humanitarian WASH needs. Protracted conflict, climate shocks and surging displacement combined to push over 300 million people into humanitarian need globally. The Sudan crisis, the
Key takeaway The Sudan crisis, the world's largest displacement emergency, peaked at 11.
Why this matters
The severity of humanitarian WASH needs in 2025 highlights the critical role of sustainable funding in addressing global crises. With over 300 million people in need and a significant decline in overseas development assistance, the WASH sector's reliance on a small number of bilateral donors has become increasingly precarious. The 9-17% decline in overall assistance and 16-28% cuts for sub-Saharan Africa, a region heavily dependent on WASH investment, exacerbate the existing funding gap. The fact that humanitarian WASH was only 30% funded against global documented needs even before the United States Government withdrawal underscores the need for diversification of funding sources. The exploration of pooled funds, green finance mechanisms, and private sector partnerships may offer a viable solution to bridging the funding gap and ensuring the long-term sustainability of WASH programs in crisis-affected countries such as Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? Countries: World, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen . 2025 was one of the most severe years on record for humanitarian WASH needs. Protracted conflict, climate shocks and surging displacement combined to push over 300 million people into humanitarian need globally. The Sudan crisis, the
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