UN makes largest-ever plea for aid donations

The United Nations has launched its largest-ever humanitarian appeal to fund aid operations next year (2017). It says the record US$22 billion plea will help an estimated 93 million of the most vulnerable of more than 128 million people affected by conflicts and natural disasters around the world. The world body says the funds will help address the needs of people caught up in crises from Yemen to Syria, and from South Sudan to the Lake Chad region.

UN makes largest-ever plea for aid donations Source: AAP