The European Commission will provide €120 million in humanitarian aid to several Latin American and Caribbean countries this year to help the region’s most vulnerable, given the recent natural disasters and armed conflicts. Part of this aid will also bolster disaster preparedness, vital due to the region’s exposure to natural hazards.
In Venezuela, €38 million will be provided to humanitarian organisations. This funding targets the ongoing crisis in the country, focusing on protecting vulnerable groups, health, nutrition, and education.
In Colombia, €21 million will support people displaced by armed conflicts and address migration impacts in border areas with Venezuela. Key areas of assistance include food security, livelihoods, water, sanitation, health, and education.
A further €10 million is allocated regionally in South America to aid those forcibly displaced and at risk. Ecuador, for instance, will receive €2 million to support those affected by rising violence.
In Central America, €10 million targets those affected by violence and food insecurity, with another €10.1 million for disaster preparedness.
In the Caribbean, Haiti gets over €18 million to tackle the humanitarian crisis from escalating gang violence. Other Caribbean nations will receive over €8.5 million, primarily for disaster preparedness.
