EU releases €10.5 million in humanitarian aid for people in Myanmar and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation, the EU has released €10.5 million in emergency aid to address the needs of people in Myanmar and of Rohingya refugees and their host communities living in Bangladesh. Out of this new funding, €7 million is allocated for Myanmar and the remaining €3.5 million for Bangladesh.

In Myanmar, as the ongoing conflict is causing a very serious food security crisis, this additional allocation will serve to provide food and nutrition assistance, as well as other emergency aid. EU funding will also support partners providing healthcare and access to other essential services like water and sanitation.

In Bangladesh, the new funding will continue to support food and nutrition assistance, as food insecurity in the refugee camps remains a serious concern. It will also contribute to the provision of other basic services such as healthcare, water and sanitation, and education.

This new funding brings the total EU assistance to people in Myanmar and Rohingya refugees outside of the country to over €68 million in 2023.