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 […]
Mozambique: EU channels further €10 million in humanitarian aid
The European Commission is mobilising an additional €10 million in humanitarian assistance for the many still dealing with the consequences of the two unprecedented tropical cyclones that hit Mozambique in 2019. The new humanitarian aid package announced today will increase funding for: Emergency food aid and nutritional support. Health care: EU funds will help the […]
Humanitarian aid: over €34 million in African Great Lakes region
The European Commission has announced €34.275 million in humanitarian funding to help the most vulnerable people in the Great Lakes region in Africa. The aid will mainly help address urgent humanitarian needs in the Democratic Republic of Congo and provide continued support to Burundian refugees in the region. The bulk of the funding announced supports […]
EU supports recovery and resilience in Nigeria with additional €50 million
In the margins of the 7th Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development (TICAD) , Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica signed a new €50 million package to enhance efforts in North East Nigeria. On this occasion, Commissioner Mimica said: “The agreement signed today increases our bilateral cooperation with Nigeria by €50 million, bringing the […]
EU announces record €550 million contribution to save 16 million lives from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria
The EU announced a commitment of 550 million euros to the Global Fund during the G7 summit in Biarritz. The Fund is an international partnership to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria worldwide. Its work has already saved 27 million lives since its creation in 2002. European Commission President Juncker said on this occasion: “The EU […]
World Humanitarian Day: what the EU is doing to help
World Humanitarian Day was commemorated on 19 August. The EU and its Member States are among the main humanitarian donors. Together they provide aid worth billions of euros each year. This supports people affected by man-made natural disasters such as armed conflicts, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis or hurricanes. The EU and its Member States are among […]
Humanitarian Aid: an additional €27 million for Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia
The European Union has assigned €18.5 million in humanitarian aid for parts of Latin America and the Caribbean and €8.5 million for regions most affected by natural disasters in South and Southeast Asia. Latin America and the Caribbean As numerous natural disasters threaten vulnerable communities in the Latin American and Caribbean region, the Commission has […]