The very timely  infographic highlights key facts, for example that less than 0.7% of the total relief aid goes to disaster risk reduction, which contributes to economic growth by reducing losses and protecting livelihoods; that an estimated 179.5 million people are living in extreme poverty in countries receiving long-term humanitarian assistance in 2012 and many other interesting facts

Infographic provides up-to-date information on the challenges faced in providing global humanitarian assistance; followed by emphasis on where disasters occur most – a staggering 90% of disasters occur in developing countries. The infographic reveals how much is being spent to reduce disaster risk. Funds spent on disaster risk reduction have increased in comparison to previous years. AIDF points out what has worked so far to reduce the risk of disasters with examples of actions in the Philippines and South Africa.