The European Union has decided to allocate an initial €1.7 million in humanitarian funding for the provision of emergency assistance to those most affected …
MANILA - The European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced EUR1.7 million (approximately PHP95.8 million) in humanitarian funding to provide emergency assistance to the Typhoon Odette-hit provinces in the Philippines. "In an immediate response to typhoon Rai which caused wide-spread destruction and deplorable loss of lives in the Philippines, the EU stands by the Filipino people in these difficult times and has started to provide emergency relief actions to those affected in close cooperation with our humanitarian partners," said EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenari. The funding will cover the immediate needs of the affected population through the provision of food, drinking water, shelter, and other urgently needed household items. Humanitarian partners will equally strengthen healthcare services, including hygiene promotion activities to mitigate the spread of waterborne diseases. The EU also confirmed that cash grants will be made available to allow those most af
Over 1 Million Euros Mobilised in Emergency and Humanitarian Aid
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The Eastern Caribbean States Embassy to Belgium and Mission to the European Union continues to proactively engage stakeholders in Europe to support the OECS Commission’s efforts to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to the Government and the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines following ongoing explosive eruptions at the La Soufriere Volcano, which began on 09 April 2021.
Mindful of the magnitude of the disaster, which has affected the daily livelihoods of an estimated one-fifth of the island’s population (approximately 20,000 persons), the Mission acted swiftly to engage the EU, other European States, and selected Missions in Brussels, with an urgent appeal for emergency humanitarian assistance.
Initial assessments confirm more than 300 houses damaged after TC Yasa
Initial assessments confirm more than 300 houses damaged after TC Yasa
Kia Island, Macuata.[Image: Keira Rose]
Preliminary impact damage assessments from the divisions have identified damage sustained to more than 300 houses in the Northern and Eastern Divisions after Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
The teams from the divisions were deployed to affected communities and villages last week following the aftermath of TC Yasa.
Government officials from Viti Levu have also been deployed as part of the 120 personnel deployment to Vanua Levu to assist in conducting the assessments in the North.
The team is in Vanua Levu and will begin with assessments and distribution of emergency food packs and non-food items today.
EU provides close to $2 million support for victims of TC Yasa
EU provides close to $2 million support for victims of TC Yasa
Aftermath of TC Yasa. Nabuinikadamu, Navakasali - Bua (20/12/2020). [image: Fijian Govt.]
The European Union has pledged to spend close to $2 million in humanitarian aid funding to deliver emergency relief assistance to families affected by Cyclone Yasa.
EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič says Cyclone Yasa is the most powerful storm to hit Fiji this year and many families have borne a heavy brunt as a result.
Lenarčič says the EU’s contribution will support the Fijian government and the EU’s humanitarian partners in getting crucial aid to the most vulnerable people.