Country: Colombia Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. The Regional Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean (RHPF LAC) has launched its first standard allocation for 2025 in Colombia with US$1.5 million to address urgent humanitarian needs caused by armed conflict and disasters. The allocation seeks to support life-saving assistance through localized, rapid response mechanisms and community-based protection approaches, particularly in hard-to-reach areas with limited humanitarian presence, including Guaviare, Caquetá and Valle del Cauca. Colombia continues to face a complex humanitarian crisis driven by armed conflict and recurrent disasters. In 2025, over 1.6 million people people were affected by displacement, confinement, and mobility restrictions, with vulnerable groups such as Indigenous, Afro-descendant, rural, migrant and refugee populations, bearing the greatest impact. The country remains among those most affected globally by internal displacement, while food insecurity, protection risks, and limited access to basic services persist at alarming levels. The allocation prioritizes two complementary pillars: delivering immediate, multisectoral assistance to populations affected by sudden emergencies, and strengthening community self-protection mechanisms in contexts of escalating conflict. By emphasizing local capacity, community engagement, and integrated responses, the fund aims to both address acute humanitarian needs and contribute to more sustainable, locally driven solutions in high-risk areas.