Central African Republic: EU provides €26.5 million to respond to the regional humanitarian crisis

The European Commission has committed €26.5 million in emergency aid for vulnerable families affected by the humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic and its neighbouring countries. Half of the country’s population, roughly 2.5 million, are in need of assistance, and the crisis has triggered an influx of refugees into neighbouring countries.

“The EU is committed to support vulnerable families in the Central African Republic and neighbouring countries. Our humanitarian aid will provide essential supplies such as food, water, agricultural support, and healthcare. Aid operations in the country are often hampered for security reasons. It is vital that humanitarian workers can deliver aid safely. Aid workers are not a target.” said Commissioner of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides.

The European Commission also supports the UN humanitarian air services to deliver aid across the country. Since 2014, the European Union and its Member States have provided more than €500 million in humanitarian aid for the Central African Republic regional crisis.

Original source: European Commission
Published on 18 September 2018