European Union releases €500 000 in humanitarian aid to help communities affected by recent cyclones in Vietnam

Following a series of strong tropical cyclones in past weeks, the European Union has decided to allocate €500,000 in humanitarian aid to help the most affected population in Northern and Central Vietnam.

The funding will help address the most urgent needs of the population, including access to drinking water, water treatment equipment and cleaning supplies.

In the past, the EU has already provided humanitarian aid in response to earlier disasters in the country. Last year, in the aftermath of the deadly cyclone Yagi, the EU provided €800,000 in humanitarian aid to help the impacted population in Vietnam.

Background

The European Union and its Member States are the world's leading donor of humanitarian aid. Relief assistance is an expression of European solidarity with people in need all around the world. It aims to save lives, prevent and alleviate human suffering, and safeguard the integrity and human dignity of populations affected by natural disasters and man-made crises.

Through its Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations department, the European Union helps millions of victims of conflict and disasters every year. With headquarters in Brussels and a global network of field offices, the European Union provides assistance to the most vulnerable people on the basis of humanitarian needs.