[ Latest news ]Philippines: EU allocates €2.5 million to help victims of earthquake
04/11/2013 - Over 200 people were killed, hundreds got injured and 3.1 million are still affected by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that shook the Philippines last 15 October. Thousands of buildings and homes were destroyed, roads and bridges collapsed, power lines cut and water supplies interrupted. Now the European Commission is providing €2.5 million in humanitarian assistance to some of the 350 000 people who lost their homes and livelihoods in the island of Bohol and surrounding provinces because of the disaster.
Hurricane Sandy - One year after
24/10/2013 - 24 October marks one year since Hurricane Sandy formed and moved through the Caribbean, killing 70 people and leaving at least 5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. About 250 000 homes were damaged or destroyed and the needs in terms of shelter, water and sanitation, infrastructure and agriculture were critical.
India: Additional funds for victims of cyclone Phailin
24/10/2013 - ECHO has allocated additional funding of € 3 million for immediate and early recovery assistance to the victims of cyclone Phailin. It will provide food assistance and livelihood recovery, shelter and basic healthcare, as well as water/sanitation. Those who are particularly vulnerable will be targeted in all actions.
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