EU Aid Volunteers initiative brings together volunteers and organisations from different countries, providing practical support to humanitarian aid projects and contributing to strengthening the local capacity and resilience of disaster-affected communities. The EU Aid Volunteers initiative is open to EU citizens and third country long-term residents in a Member State from a wide range of […]
EU boosts humanitarian aid with additional €50 million
As heavy fighting and missile strikes continue to destroy critical civilian infrastructure, humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain extremely high. Despite access and security constraints, EU humanitarian partners are providing assistance to vulnerable people in different regions of Ukraine. The EU is allocating a further €50 million in humanitarian funding to support the people affected by […]
Ukraine: EU coordinating emergency assistance and steps up humanitarian aid
As the humanitarian situation in Ukraine worsens and neighbouring countries receive Ukrainians fleeing their country, the European Commission is working on all fronts to provide emergency assistance. EU humanitarian aid The Commission announces an additional €90 million for emergency aid programmes to help civilians affected by the war in Ukraine, as part of an urgent […]
Coronavirus: EU Humanitarian Airlift to Iraq and New Funding
Iraq is suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. Through its humanitarian partners, the EU is supporting medical facilities and health professionals in the country, as well as the implementation of public health measures in camps and places of detention, and raising awareness of how to mitigate the risks. The last in a series of EU humanitarian […]
Humanitarian aid: EU steps up support in Nigeria for conflict victims
As millions of people continue to be affected by the conflict in Nigeria’s Lake Chad region, European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič has announced a first emergency aid package of €26.5 million for 2020 whilst visiting north-east Nigeria today. The EU’s new aid package will provide food aid, access to clean water and sanitation facilities, shelter, […]
UNICEF Internship programme
The UNICEF Internship Programme offers students the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF’s work. Internships are offered depending on the needs and capacity of offices to receive and supervise interns. Eligibility requirements To be considered for an internship, applicants must: Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within […]
H2020. Towards the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation: European Innovation Council (EIC) Pilot: EIC Horizon Prize for ‘Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid’
The challenge consists of developing innovative solutions for the delivery of humanitarian aid based on frugal application of advanced technologies. Specific Challenge The European Union and its Member States are major humanitarian donors. Humanitarian crises and disasters have increased in number, complexity and severity over the last 25 years. Given the scale of today’s crises […]
The EU increases humanitarian aid in Zimbabwe
The European Union is stepping up its support to the people of Zimbabwe with an additional €53 million in the fields of health and resilience building. Neven Mimica, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, said: “This new package of €53 million is another testimony of EU’s unwavering support to the people of Zimbabwe. In a difficult […]
Sakharov Prize 2019: meet the finalist and the winner
The Restorers, Marielle Franco, Claudelice Silva dos Santos, Chief Raoni and Ilham Tohti were shortlisted for the 2019 Sakharov Prize on Tuesday. Following a joint vote by MEPs in the Foreign Affairs and Development committees on Tuesday, the finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought are: Murdered Brazilian political activist and human rights defender Marielle Franco, Native […]