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Humanitarian aid: the EU supports people in need in Uganda
The EU has allocated an additional €4 million to Uganda, to help the country address the influx of new refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Ukraine: the EU has coordinated the delivery of more than 60,000 tonnes of life-saving assistance
The assistance delivered includes 180 ambulances, 125 fire-fighting vehicles, 300 power generators, 35 heavy machinery vehicles, and 4 pontoon bridges.
Forest fires: EU sends assistance to combat fires in France
Following a request for assistance from France, the European Commission has dispatched 4 airplanes from its rescEU firefighting fleet positioned in Greece and Sweden.
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.