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Zimbabwe: EU allocates €1 million to support humanitarian response to cholera outbreak
The current cholera epidemic broke out in February 2023, and has since affected all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe. Until 20 November 2023, there had been nearly 10,000 cases and 206 people had lost their lives.
EU Civil Protection Mechanism launches preparations for possible extreme weather events for 2024 in the face of climate change
Today, Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič is meeting the Italian Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Nello Musumeci, for the opening session of the European Civil Protection Mechanism “lessons learnt” meeting on wildfires and floods.
EU allocates emergency humanitarian aid for floods in Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa continues to face multiple challenges resulting from extreme weather events: a catastrophic prolonged drought has been followed by widespread and devastating floods, affecting thus far more than 3 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Bolivia: EU mobilises 40 firefighters to support response to wildfires
Following a request of assistance from Bolivia, the EU has mobilised firefighters’ teams from France through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Around 40 firefighters have been deployed to assist the Bolivian authorities in their efforts to extinguish the wildfires currently active in the country.
High Representative Borrell and Commissioner Lenarčič travel to Barcelona for the Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean
On 27 November, High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič will travel to Barcelona, Spain, to take part in the 8th Regional Forum of the Union for Mediterranean (UfM).
EU releases €15 million in humanitarian aid for most vulnerable in Syria and Lebanon
The new EU humanitarian package announced today consists of €11.5 million for Syria and €3.5 million for Lebanon. It will provide life-saving humanitarian aid including food assistance and water, sanitation and hygiene support for those who need it the most.
Mexico: EU releases €1.3 million in humanitarian aid following the impact of hurricane Otis
The funding will provide assistance to the most vulnerable, including shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as support for livelihoods and other basic needs.
Sudan: EU organises Humanitarian Air Bridge flight for those in need
A latest EU Humanitarian Air Bridge (HAB) flight transporting supplies for humanitarian partners UNICEF, Emergency and Relief International, has delivered aid in Sudan this weekend.
EU civil protection mechanism supports countries affected by Middle East crisis
Following the activation from Cyprus and Egypt, respectively for support concerning the arrival of refugees to Cyprus and to strengthen the Egyptian healthcare system in managing the influx of wounded Palestinians from Gaza, including some EU citizens.
Commissioner Lenarčič in Swizerland to attend humanitarian pledging conference by Geneva Call
Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič is participating today in the pledging conference organised in Geneva by the humanitarian organisation Geneva Call, of which the EU is its largest donor.