EU releases over €43 million for Myanmar and Bangladesh

ByEuropean Commission

EU releases over €43 million for Myanmar and Bangladesh

The EU has released over €43 million to address the humanitarian needs of people in Myanmar, as well as those of Rohingya refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh.

In Myanmar, the EU will provide over €18 million to respond to the dramatic escalation in needs following the military takeover of 2021. The funding will allow humanitarian partners to ensure the provision of life-saving support such as protection, food, shelter, healthcare, and education.

The EU will also continue to support the efforts of Bangladesh in responding to the Rohingya refugee crisis by providing over €23 million, part of which will also contribute to implementing disaster preparedness programs in the country. A further dedicated allocation of €2 million will help address the needs of Rohingya and other refugees in neighboring countries, such as Indonesia and Malaysia.