A/HRC/20/34 V. Status of funding and donors 32. OHCHR has continuously strengthened its provision of technical cooperation. Expenditures under the Voluntary Fund for the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2011 amounted to $ 37.3 million, reflecting the constant increases of recent years. The increase in expenditure has not, however, been matched by an increase in contributions; indeed, for the same period, contributions only amounted to $33.78 million. Funds accumulated from previous years allowed OHCHR to implement many of its projects in 2011. By the end of 2012, the financial situation of the Fund could become a subject of serious concern for the Office. Many projects have already suffered from cash-flow problems since the beginning of 2011; if trends continue, OHCHR might be limited in its capacity to deliver technical cooperation (see annex III). 33. The Board appreciates the continuous support from the Member States for the Voluntary Fund. It is of the view that the ongoing global financial crisis should not alter the commitment to human rights, and encourages Member States to maintain and increase their contribution to the Fund. The Board encourages contribution from a wide range of donors, including from countries that benefit from the Fund, as even modest contributions are an important sign of support. The Board wishes also to remind inter-governmental and nongovernmental organizations and individuals that their contribution to the Fund is also encouraged (see annex IV). 8