The document is the 2008-2009 Global Appeal from the UNHCR which outlines the organization's operational plans and strategies for assisting refugees over the next two years. It highlights the challenges of protecting and finding durable solutions for close to 33 million displaced people around the world. The Appeal is aimed at governmental and private donors to bring awareness to the plight of millions of refugees and internally displaced persons. It describes UNHCR's partnerships with other organizations and reforms to inter-agency collaboration. The Appeal provides information on operations through regional summaries and country-specific chapters in order to request early and predictable funding to ensure uninterrupted humanitarian assistance.