ReliefWeb
What is it useful for?
Situation reports, analyses and maps by crisis.
Limit to remember
Check the document author and date, not just the reposting date.
Official source
Humanitarian sources and tools
Choose the right source to check a crisis, a figure, funding or a standard.
- Independent guide
- Official links only
- Editorial review :
These resources answer different questions. Start with your question, then record the date, area and method of the document.
A verification pathway
Situation: read a recent report and its reference date. Needs: check population and area. Funding: distinguish requirements, commitments and payments. Quality: examine community feedback and evaluations.
A figure in two databases is not necessarily confirmed by two independent surveys: they may share a primary source. Keep the original document link and date.
References for further reading
OCHA — Humanitarian Data Exchange
What is it useful for?
Datasets, metadata and downloadable formats.
Limit to remember
Update timing, scope and license depend on the data provider.
OCHA — Financial Tracking Service
What is it useful for?
Reported humanitarian funding and requirements.
Limit to remember
Recorded funding does not measure programme impact.
UNHCR — Refugee Data Finder
What is it useful for?
Statistics on refugees, displacement and statelessness.
Limit to remember
Categories and periods are not interchangeable; avoid unsupported totals.
IPC
What is it useful for?
Area analyses of food insecurity and malnutrition.
Limit to remember
Distinguish observation, projection, household classification and area classification.
UNICEF — Humanitarian Action for Children
What is it useful for?
Appeals, priorities and reports on children’s needs in crises.
Limit to remember
An appeal amount is requested, not necessarily received.
Sphere
What is it useful for?
Minimum standards for quality and technical responsibilities.
Limit to remember
Read standards in context; a single figure does not guarantee quality.
CHS 2024
What is it useful for?
Quality, participation and accountability to affected people.
Limit to remember
Mentioning the standard does not prove certification or implementation.
Humanitarian complaints and feedback: making assistance accountable
Logistics Cluster — LOG
What is it useful for?
Guidance on procurement, transport, stocks and logistics constraints.
Limit to remember
The guide does not replace recipient agreement or local rules.
UNICEF — Disability inclusion toolkit
What is it useful for?
Inclusion tools to plan and review access for children with disabilities.
Limit to remember
Tools complement direct consultation with affected people.