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I. Public Benefit
USAID educational advisors in Pakistan hand a school uniform to a survivor of the October 2005 earthquake. The student is heading to school for the first time ever.
Photo: USAID/Suzanne Ross |
The United States’ commitment to humanitarian response demonstrates America’s compassion for victims of armed conflict, natural disasters, landmines, forced migration, human rights violations, widespread health and food insecurity, and other threats. The strength of this commitment derives from both our common humanity and our responsibility as a global leader. The U.S. Government’s response to natural and human-made disasters complements efforts to promote democracy and human rights. In addition to saving lives and alleviating human suffering, humanitarian programs support the objectives of the U.S. National Security Strategy by addressing crises with potential regional or global implications, fostering peace and stability, and promoting sustainable development and infrastructure revitalization.
The U.S. is the leader in international efforts to prevent and respond to humanitarian crises. Through the Department and USAID, the USG provides substantial resources and guidance to international and nongovernmental organizations for worldwide humanitarian programs, with objectives to increase access to protection, promote burden-sharing, and coordinate funding and implementation strategies. The Department and USAID engage in multilateral responses to humanitarian crises and prioritize the regular monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian programs to ensure that the needs of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other victims of conflict and natural disasters are met. Financial support for demining activities makes areas safe for the return of refugees and IDPs. The Department’s management and support of overseas refugee admissions programs provide an important durable solution for refugees and serves as the leading model for other resettlement countries. USG leadership and support during disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies also provide a positive standard for the international donor community and hope for a better future to people suffering as a result of natural or human-made disasters.
II. Selected Performance Trends
Non-U.S. Contributions to the World Food Program
| |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Percentage of Non-U.S.Contributions |
49% |
54% |
55% |
59% |
Refugees Resettled in the U.S.
| |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Number of Refugees Resettled |
28,422 |
52,868 |
53,318 |
41,277 |
III. Strategic Context
Shown below are the performance goals, initiatives/programs, and the major resources, bureaus and partners that contribute to accomplishment of the Humanitarian Response strategic goal. Acronyms are defined in the glossary at the back of this publication.
STRATEGIC GOAL: HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
(Components that Contribute to Goal Accomplishment)
Performance Goal
(Short Title) |
Initiative/Program |
Major Resources |
Lead Bureau(s) |
External Partners |
| Protection and Assistance for Refugees and Other Victims |
Humanitarian Assistance |
DA, ERMA, IDFA, MRA, TI, Title II |
PRM, DCHA |
UN agencies, HHS, other international and nongovernmental organizations |
| Refugee Admissions to the U.S. |
ERMA, MRA |
PRM |
DHS, HHS, UNHCR, IOM, NGOs |
| Humanitarian Mine Action |
NADR |
PM, DCHA |
DoD, NGOs, the UN and other international organizations and donor states |
| World Food Program Donor Base |
DA, D&CP, ERMA, IO&P, MRA, Title II |
IO, PRM, DCHA |
WFP, other WFP donors |
| Disaster Prevention/Response via Capacity Building |
Capacity Building |
DA, IDFA, Title II |
DCHA |
Famine Early Warning System, NOAA, USFS, USGS, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department, international and nongovernmental organizations |
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