As the Great Lakes region of Africa is suffering from major humanitarian crises caused by conflict, violence, and natural disasters, the Commission is announcing new humanitarian aid worth almost €70 million.
This EU funding will support projects addressing gender-based violence, support Education in Emergencies, and disaster preparedness. Out of the total amount, €63,75 million is allocated for humanitarian projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including €4,75 million for disaster risk reduction. This is in addition to the €1.7 million allocated earlier this year in response to the floods in the country.
A further €6 million is allocated to the Burundi regional refugee response, providing humanitarian aid to Burundi refugees in neighboring countries (including Rwanda and Tanzania) as well as returnees to Burundi.
