Emergency situations often require rapid response in order to address humanitarian needs. The Karl Kahane Foundation reserves a portion of its annual funding for organisations working on the ground during humanitarian emergencies with the purpose of providing fast and supportive funding when and where it is most needed. The geographic focus areas of emergency funding corresponds with those of the foundation’s regular funding. We are not open to unsolicited applications for emergency support.
EMERGENCY FUNDING
ORGANIZATION | EMERGENCY | COUNTRY | YEAR | DESCRIPTION |
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Choose Love | Izmir and Samos Earthquake | Greece | 2020 | Emergency funding to support the organisation in it's work in the aftermath of the Izmir and Samos Earthquake |
Choose Love | Moria Fires | Greece | 2020 | Emergency funding to support the organisation in it's work in the aftermath of the Moria Fires |
European Program for Integration and Migration | Moria Fires | Greece | 2020 | Emergency funding to support the organisation in it's work in the aftermath of the Moria Fires |
Choose Love | Beirut Explosion | Lebanon | 2020 | Emergency support for refugee and migrant populations in Beirut in light of worsening conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Beirut explosion |
Doctors Without Borders Austria | Beirut Explosion | Lebanon | 2020 | Emergency relief for the Bar Elias hospital in Beirut in light of worsening conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Beirut explosion |
Support Foundation for Civil Society | Izmir and Samos Earthquake | Turkey | 2020 | Emergency funding to support the organisation in it's work in the aftermath of the Izmir and Samos Earthquake |
30 Birds Foundation | Afghan scholar evacuation | Afghanistan | 2021 | Support for evacuation of Afghan scholars from Afghanistan and resettelment in their new home countries |
Choose Love | Belarus/Poland Border Relief | Belarus/Poland | 2021 | Support for ngo's supporting relief efforts for migrants on the border region of Belarus and Poland |
Choose Love | Food shortage in Refugee/Asylum seeker community in Greece | Greece | 2021 | Emergengy support to address food shortages caused by changing national policies for refugees and asylum seekers in Greece. |
Doctors Without Borders Austria | Akkar Explosion Lebanon | Lebanon | 2021 | Emergency relief after an explosion in August 2021 in Akkar, Lebanon. |
Karin Dom | Covid 19 Safety measures support | Bulgaria | 2022 | Support for extra Covid-19 safety measures for the staff and clients of Karin dom |
Bike Maffia | Ukrainian Conflict | Hungary | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine |
Next Step Foundation | Ukrainian Conflict | Hungary | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine |
Road to Recovery | Transport for Palestians in need of medical treatment | Israel | 2022 | Support for Road to Recovery in their 'Driving Palestians to health and hope' work |
Polish Migrant NGOs consortium | Ukrainian Conflict | Poland | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine |
Caritas Vienna | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine - Part I |
Caritas Vienna | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine - Part II |
The Institute for Early Childhood for children with disabilities | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine |
Doctors Without Borders Austria | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine and neighboring countries | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine - Part I |
Doctors Without Borders Austria | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine and neighboring countries | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine - Part II |
UNICEF Switzerland | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine and neighboring countries | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine |
Choose Love | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine and neighboring countries | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine |
InterSOS Humanitarian Organisation | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine, Moldovia and Poland | 2022 | INTERSOS is in Ukraine, Poland and Moldova to guarantee primary healthcare, protection and psychological support to refugees from Ukraine, with attention to the most vulnerable people, such as women and children. More than 6.4 mln people are fleeing the country, heading for the neighbouring territories, there are 8 mln internally displaced persons and 15.7 mln people in need of humanitarian aid. |
Network of European Foundations | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine and neighboring countries | 2022 | The European Programme for Integration and Migration (EPIM) is the largest and longest standing philanthropic collaborative on migration and inclusion issues in Europe, dating back to 2005. Through its pooled resources, funding and network of more than 15 partner foundations, EPIM supports civil society organisations all across Europe in strengthening their responses towards shaping more humane and effective migration policies. |
OZ Barlicka | Ukraine Aid for People with Disabilities | Ukraine | 2022 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine |
Penta Medical Recycling | Providing Prostheses to Ukrainian Amputees | Ukraine | 2022 | Penta collects donations of used, discarded, unsold, and excess prosthetic & orthotic equipment that is still functional from across the United States to repurpose and provide them to amputees in need in low-and-middle income countries, helping them regain physical, social, and economic mobility. |
Caritas der Erzdiözese Wien | Winter emergency aid | Austria | 2022 | Caritas offers homeless people a place to live, clothing and help in finding a way out of homelessness. |
Winterhilfe Schweiz | Winter emergency aid | Switzerland | 2022 | Winterhilfe alleviates the effects of poverty in Switzerland by relieving tight household budgets and addressing emergencies through targeted assistance. |
Fundacja Rozwoju Dzieci | Ukrainian Conflict | Poland | 2022 | The SPYNKA program is intended to help refugee mothers and children adapt to new conditions and to prepare their children for inclusion in the educational system. |
INTERSOS Humanitarian Aid | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the war in Ukraine. |
Network of European Foundations | Ukrainian Conflict | Ukraine and neighbouring countries | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the war in Ukraine and adjacent countries. |
Hilfswerk International | Rising costs and inflation in Lebanon | Lebanon | 2023 | Support for mobile health clinics in Lebanon. |
UNICEF | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria | Syria | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the earthquake in Syria |
Choose Love | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria | Syria | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the earthquake in Syria |
RASAS | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria | Turkey | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey |
KODA | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria | Turkey | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey |
Doctors Without Borders Austria | Earthquake in Morocco | Morocco | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the earthquake in Morocco |
Sauveteurs Sans Frontières | Earthquake in Morocco | Morocco | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the earthquake in Morocco |
Doctors Without Borders Austria | Floods in Libya | Libya | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the floods in Libya |
Plan International Switzerland | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria | Syria | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey |
STDV | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria | Turkey | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey |
KEDV | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria | Turkey | 2023 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey |
UNICEF Switzerland/Liechtenstein | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2023 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. This grant was specifically given to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza. |
Sauveteurs sans Frontieres | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2023 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
The Abraham Fund Initiatives | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2023 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Parents Circle - Families Forum | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2023 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Women Wage Peace | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2023 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Women of the Sun | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2023 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Sauveteurs sans Frontieres | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
The Abraham Fund Initiatives | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Parents Circle - Families Forum | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Women Wage Peace | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Women of the Sun | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Brothers and Sisters for Israel | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
New Israel Fund | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Shatil | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Adalah | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
UNICEF Switzerland/Liechtenstein | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. This grant was specifically given to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza. |
Hadassah Academic College | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. Support is given for humanitarian needs, peace and reconcilitation efforts. |
Choose Love | Israel and Lebanon Conflict | Lebanon | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war between Israel and Lebanon. Support is given for humanitarian needs. |
Hilfswerk International | Israel and Lebanon Conflict | Lebanon | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war between Israel and Lebanon. Support is given for humanitarian needs. |
Intersos | Israel and Lebanon Conflict | Lebanon | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war between Israel and Lebanon. Support is given for humanitarian needs. |
Amna | Israel and Lebanon Conflict | Lebanon | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war between Israel and Lebanon. Support is given for humanitarian needs. |
Code Brave | Israel and Lebanon Conflict | Lebanon | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war between Israel and Lebanon. Support is given for humanitarian needs. |
Intersos | Ukraine Conflict | Ukraine | 2024 | Emergency humanitarian support for those affected by the war in Ukraine. |
Choose Love | Israel and Palestine Conflict | Israel and Palestine | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war in Israel and Palestine. This grant was specifically given to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza. |
Plan International Switzerland | Israel and Lebanon Conflict | Lebanon | 2024 | Emergency funding support for those affected by the war between Israel and Lebanon. Support is given for humanitarian needs. |