EU releases €15 million in humanitarian aid for most vulnerable in Syria and Lebanon

The Commission has announced €15 million in humanitarian aid for the most vulnerable people in Syria and Lebanon, including refugees and Lebanese people in need. Out of the funding, €11.5 million is for Syria and €3.5 million for Lebanon, which will provide food assistance and water, sanitation, and hygiene support for those who need it the most.

The assistance aims to cover the needs of Syrians both inside the country as well as those of refugees and vulnerable people in Lebanon.

The funding comes at a time when the recent violence escalation in the Middle East is increasingly affecting countries such as Syria and Lebanon already facing rising poverty levels, conflict, food insecurity, displacement, and disease outbreaks.

All EU humanitarian assistance is provided based on needs, regardless of status or nationality. The assistance is delivered via NGOs, UN agencies, and international organizations.