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EU releases €2 million in emergency funding to support victims of floods in Bangladesh and India
The support will benefit affected and displaced people in the worst hit regions of the two neighbouring countries and be channelled through the EU’s humanitarian aid partners on the ground.
Afghanistan: EU mobilises €1 million in humanitarian assistance following devastating earthquake
In response to the powerful earthquake that struck southern Afghanistan early morning of 22 August, the European Commission is allocating €1 million in humanitarian funding to address the most urgent needs by affected Afghans.
Afghanistan earthquake: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič
In the aftermath of the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan with tremors felt in neighbouring Pakistan, Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič and High Representative Josep Borrell issued a statement.
What we do
Civil Protection
Civil protection assistance consists of governmental aid delivered in preparation for or immediate aftermath of a disaster in Europe and worldwide.
Humanitarian Aid
The EU provides needs-based humanitarian assistance to the people hit by human-induced disasters and natural hazards with particular attention to the most vulnerable victims.
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Whenever there is a disaster or humanitarian emergency, the EU provides assistance for the affected countries and populations.
Initiatives
Climate change and Environment
The current climate and environmental crisis calls upon a new self-directed approach for the EU to reduce its environmental footprint, including within humanitarian action.
Supporting COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa
The EU launched a humanitarian initiative to ensure that vaccines against COVID-19 would reach the most vulnerable populations living in Africa.