In a world where humanitarian crises are increasing in complexity, frequency, and duration, philanthropy has a unique opportunity to provide flexible funding to the places that need it most. High-quality data is a critical component to making informed investments and working successfully with fellow donors and implementers.

As highlighted in the most recent edition of the annual World Humanitarian Data and Trends report published by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 130 million people worldwide depend on humanitarian assistance for survival. Humanitarian crises have become increasingly complex, with nearly all resulting from a combination of political instability, conflict and violence, social inequities, and resource scarcity. And yet, the available funding to address these needs is insufficient as well as inequitably distributed, often concentrated toward a few high-profile crises...

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