Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East: EU helps 15 million euros!
Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East: EU helps 15 million euros!
In the middle of the continuing humanitarian crisis in Syria and Lebanon, Austria has announced today to provide another 7.5 million euros for people in need. These funds come from the foreign catastrophic fund (AKF) and are intended to support organizations that urgently need help on site. Three million euros flow to the Unicef in Syria and Lebanon, while the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) receives 2.5 million. One million euros goes to the International Committee from the Red Cross (IKRK) for the Palestinian areas, and the UNHCR in Syria also receives one million euros. Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg emphasized: "The humanitarian situation in the region remains catastrophic. href = "https://www.kleinezeitung.at/service/newsticker/aussenpolitik/19136762/oesterreich-giege-7-5-million-euro-fuer-Notleidende"> Kleine Zeitung reported.
In addition to the Austrian support, the European Commission has announced 15 million euros for humanitarian aid in the region. Of these, 11.5 million euros for Syria and 3.5 million euros for Lebanon are intended to provide food aid as well as support for water, sanitary and hygiene supply. "In view of the large number of crises and a need that reaches a historic high, the EU continues to campaign to relieve human suffering," said EU Commissioner Janez Lenarčič. This new help aims to support the most in need of protection in Syria and Lebanon, such as EU Commission.
The humanitarian situation in both countries is alarming. The number of people in need in Syria amounts to 15.3 million, while 3.9 million people in Lebanon rely on help. Nutritional uncertainty has worsened dramatically and the population suffers from increasing food prices and a loss of value of the currency. The acts of violence are increasing, especially in North Syria, which also tightens the difficult situation. In Lebanon the health system is significantly weakened, and the infrastructure is in a desolate state, which further reinforces the emergency of the population.
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