The IFRC-DREF experienced a pivotal year in 2024, expanding its capacity to meet increasing humanitarian needs while improving efficiency, accountability, and adaptability. With CHF 85.3 million allocated across 167 operations, the fund supported 97 National Societies and reached more than 24 million people affected by crises, including natural disasters and socio-economic emergencies. These are just some of the key highlights contained in the IFRC-DREF 2024 Annual Report, which provides a detailed reporting on its emergency allocations and operations. As the report explains, 2024 witnessed a significant increase in emergency resopnses when compared to 2023, driven by the growing impact of climate change and complex emergencies worldwide.