 The purpose of AERF would become the Asia facility of the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD), working in collaboration with the other operating UNHRD facilities provide worldwide coverage for "first line response" to emergencies.AERF was created to meet the requirements for planning and supplying equipment for emergencies in Asia.Although the facility is primarily for WFP use, it is designed to be shared by UN agencies, the Red Cross movement, international and local NGO’s and partners from the private sector.