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RSSEU makes major step forward in the delivery of 2024 humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza*
The Commission has now contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its disbursement to humanitarian partner organisations.
In February, the EU has organised 13 Humanitarian Air Bridges to Yemen to fight health emergency
To respond to life-threatening outbreaks of infectious diseases in Yemen and the subsequent health emergency among the affected population, the EU has launched a Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of 13 flights, which has been rolled out over the month of February 2024.
Sudan: Joint Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič on the ban on cross-border assistance from Chad
In the context of widespread hostilities, cross-border assistance is the lifeline to the people of Darfur. Denying access to vital aid for people in need, especially in conflict-affected regions, is exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation.
Commission will proceed to paying €50 million to UNRWA and increase emergency support to Palestinians by €68 million in 2024
Today, the Commission has decided to allocate an additional €68 million to support the Palestinian population across the region to be implemented through international partners like the Red Cross and the Red Crescent.
EU and World Bank create new facility to strengthen capacity of civil protection in Europe
The Technical Assistance Financing Facility for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness supports projects, studies and trainings in disaster and climate resilience and promotes the sharing of knowledge among countries on disaster risk management.
EU provides initial €171 million in humanitarian aid for Greater Horn of Africa region
People in the Horn of Africa are facing mounting humanitarian needs as the region is plagued by multiple conflicts, climate extremes and economic shocks. Around 65 million are estimated to be in immediate need of assistance.
EU provides €83 million in humanitarian aid to support people in Ukraine and in Moldova
More and more Ukrainians are left homeless and in need of assistance and shelter in freezing conditions. With an estimated 14.6 million people in need of humanitarian aid in Ukraine, this new funding comes at a crucial time.
EU increases humanitarian aid to displaced Karabakh Armenians with €5.5 million
Many of the people who fled to Armenia during the last year’s mass exodus took little to no belongings with them, leaving them dependent on emergency aid.
The Commission announces initial humanitarian aid of €1.8 billion for 2024
With almost 300 million people estimated to need humanitarian assistance in 2024, the EU once again reinforces its commitment to support the most vulnerable globally. The Commission has therefore adopted its initial annual humanitarian budget of more than €1.8 billion for this year.
Eurobarometer survey shows strong and steady support for EU humanitarian action
The results of a new Eurobarometer survey show clear support for EU humanitarian action across the 27 Member States, with 91% of respondents stating that it is important that the EU funds humanitarian aid activities.