EMERGENCY FUNDING

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 disasters 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.
ORGANIZATIONHUMANITARIAN DISASTERCOUNTRYYEARDESCRIPTION
Choose LoveIzmir and Samos EarthquakeGreece2020Emergency funding to support the organisation in it's work in the aftermath of the Izmir and Samos Earthquake
Choose LoveMoria FiresGreece2020Emergency funding to support the organisation in it's work in the aftermath of the Moria Fires
European Program for Integration and MigrationMoria FiresGreece2020Emergency funding to support the organisation in it's work in the aftermath of the Moria Fires
Choose LoveBeirut ExplosionLebanon2020Emergency 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 AustriaBeirut ExplosionLebanon2020Emergency 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 SocietyIzmir and Samos EarthquakeTurkey2020Emergency funding to support the organisation in it's work in the aftermath of the Izmir and Samos Earthquake
30 Birds FoundationAfghan scholar evacuationAfghanistan2021Support for evacuation of Afghan scholars from Afghanistan and resettelment in their new home countries
Choose LoveBelarus/Poland Border ReliefBelarus/Poland2021Support for ngo's supporting relief efforts for migrants on the border region of Belarus and Poland
Choose LoveFood shortage in Refugee/Asylum seeker community in GreeceGreece2021Emergengy support to address food shortages caused by changing national policies for refugees and asylum seekers in Greece.
Doctors Without Borders AustriaAkkar Explosion LebanonLebanon2021Emergency relief after an explosion in August 2021 in Akkar, Lebanon.
Karin DomCovid 19 Safety measures supportBulgaria2022Support for extra Covid-19 safety measures for the staff and clients of Karin dom
Bike MaffiaUkrainian ConflictHungary2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine
Next Step FoundationUkrainian ConflictHungary2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine
Road to Recovery
Transport for Palestians in need of medical treatment Israel2022Support for Road to Recovery in their 'Driving Palestians to health and hope' work
Polish Migrant NGOs consortiumUkrainian ConflictPoland2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine
Caritas ViennaUkrainian ConflictUkraine2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine - Part I
Caritas ViennaUkrainian ConflictUkraine 2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine - Part II
The Institute for Early Childhood for children with disabilitiesUkrainian ConflictUkraine2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine
Doctors Without Borders AustriaUkrainian ConflictUkraine and neighboring countries2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine - Part I
Doctors Without Borders AustriaUkrainian ConflictUkraine and neighboring countries2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine - Part II
UNICEF SwitzerlandUkrainian ConflictUkraine and neighboring countries2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine
Choose LoveUkrainian ConflictUkraine and neighboring countries2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine
InterSOS Humanitarian OrganisationUkrainian ConflictUkraine, Moldovia and Poland2022INTERSOS 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 ConflictUkraine and neighboring countries2022The 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 BarlickaUkraine Aid for People with DisabilitiesUkraine2022Emergency humanitarian support for those affected during the conflict in Ukraine
Penta Medical RecyclingProviding Prostheses to Ukrainian AmputeesUkraine2022Penta 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 WienWinter emergency aidAustria2022Caritas offers homeless people a place to live, clothing and help in finding a way out of homelessness.
Winterhilfe SchweizWinter emergency aidSwitzerland2022Winterhilfe alleviates the effects of poverty in Switzerland by relieving tight household budgets and addressing emergencies through targeted assistance.
Fundacja Rozwoju DzieciUkrainian ConflictPoland2022The 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.
UNICEF2023 earthquake relief in Turkey and SyriaTurkey, Syria2023UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children provides conflict- and disaster-affected children with access to water, sanitation, nutrition, education, health and protection services.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers Assistance and Solidarity Association (RASAS)2023 earthquake relief in Turkey and SyriaTurkey2023The project’s aim is to provide shelter to women and their children who left their home as they were exposed to domestic violence including emotional, financial, sexual, and/or physical violence.
Choose Love2023 earthquake relief in Turkey and SyriaTurkey, Syria2023Choose Love is in constant contact with their partners on the ground, who despite their own loss and trauma are working tirelessly to save and support as many people as possible with dignity and sensitivity under horrendous conditions. There is desperate need for shelter, medical supplies, recovery equipment, fuel, blankets, food and clean water.
STDV-Sivil Toplum için Destek Vakfi2023 earthquake relief in Turkey and SyriaTurkey2023The Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Emergency Support Fund supports non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other Civil Societies active in the field with the necessary financial contributions to effectively alleviate the consequences of the devastating earthquake.
Plan Switzerland2023 earthquake relief in Turkey and SyriaTurkey, Syria2023Plan International is committed to equality and to the opportunities and rights of girls and young women worldwide and supports them in the difficult situation following the severe earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
KODA (Rural Schools Transformation Network)2023 earthquake relief in Turkey and SyriaTurkey2023Support teachers working with students with special needs in order to provide
equal and quality education, especially
post-earthquake.

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