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News & updates on EU-funded humanitarian projects in Asia and the Pacific from @eu_echo's Bangkok-based regional team. Repost โ‰  endorsement.

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10 weeks after the devastating earthquake hit Myanmar, needs remain immense. With EU support, World Food Programme is delivering vital aid - food, cash, and nutrition assistance - to affected communities in Sagaing, Mandalay & Shan.

10 weeks after the devastating earthquake hit Myanmar, needs remain immense.

With EU support, <a href="/WFP/">World Food Programme</a> is delivering vital aid - food, cash, and nutrition assistance - to affected communities in Sagaing, Mandalay &amp; Shan.
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Thanks to EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ, Food and Agriculture Organization reached 11 640 livestock keeping families in Kandahar, Ghor & Badakhshan with feed, veterinary support, seeds & cash. The support helps to protect animals, improve milk production & reduce losses during winter. ๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/45qMVZ5

Thanks to <a href="/eu_echo/">EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ</a>, <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a> reached 11 640 livestock keeping families in Kandahar, Ghor &amp; Badakhshan with feed, veterinary support, seeds &amp; cash.

The support helps to protect animals, improve milk production &amp; reduce losses during winter.

๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/45qMVZ5
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Acting ahead contributes to saving lives and reducing disaster impacts, especially in a country prone to disasters like Bangladesh. With the EU support, Concern Worldwide provides training to help vulnerable communities prepare for a disaster and reduce their loss.

Acting ahead contributes to saving lives and reducing disaster impacts, especially in a country prone to disasters like Bangladesh.

With the EU support, <a href="/Concern/">Concern Worldwide</a> provides training to help vulnerable communities prepare for a disaster and reduce their loss.
IOM Afghanistan (@iomafghanistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A joint team from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ, IOM andย partners visited reception and transit centers in Kandahar, where Afghan returnees from Pakistan are receiving much-needed health care, protection andย other services. They toured the facilities and met with returnees.

A joint team from <a href="/eu_echo/">EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ</a> ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ, IOM andย partners visited reception and transit centers in Kandahar, where Afghan returnees from Pakistan are receiving much-needed health care, protection andย other services.

They toured the facilities and met with returnees.
IOM Afghanistan (@iomafghanistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The EU, through EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ, remains a vital partner in addressing the urgent needs of Afghan returnees. With their support & that of other donors, IOM has provided essential post-arrival aid to over 84,000 undocumented returnees from Pakistan since the surge began in Apr 2025.

The EU, through <a href="/eu_echo/">EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ</a> ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ, remains a vital partner in addressing the urgent needs of Afghan returnees.

With their support &amp; that of other donors, IOM has provided essential post-arrival aid to over 84,000 undocumented returnees from Pakistan since the surge began in Apr 2025.
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Acting ahead contributes to saving lives and reducing disaster impacts, especially in a country prone to disasters like Bangladesh. ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ๐Ÿค With the EU support, Concern Worldwide provides training to help vulnerable communities prepare for a disaster and reduce their loss.

Acting ahead contributes to saving lives and reducing disaster impacts, especially in a country prone to disasters like Bangladesh. ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ

๐Ÿค With the EU support, <a href="/Concern/">Concern Worldwide</a> provides training to help vulnerable communities prepare for a disaster and reduce their loss.
OCHA Afghanistan (@ochaafg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บโ€™s support to the #AfghanistanHumanitarianFund in 2024 has made a massive difference for women raising families by themselves. ๐ŸคRead how dedicated rent support let Laila and her children live in dignity and safety. ๐Ÿ โคต๏ธ

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Nasibullah stepped on a landmine when he was 8 years old. The blast tore off his right leg. Today, Nasibullah walks again with a prosthetic leg thanks to the UN Humanitarian-managed Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, supported by ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ. Read more: tinyurl.com/y75mfzde

Nasibullah stepped on a landmine when he was 8 years old. The blast tore off his right leg. 

Today, Nasibullah walks again with a prosthetic leg thanks to the <a href="/UNOCHA/">UN Humanitarian</a>-managed Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, supported by ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/y75mfzde
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Natural hazards are becoming more frequent and intense. It is crucial to build community resilience. See how FAO Asia Pacificโ€™s anticipatory actions help save lives, protects livelihoods & strengthen resilience amongst vulnerable people. With ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ support

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Amina is among many Rohingya refugees who fled violence in Myanmar, hoping for a better and safer life in Malaysia. Having no legal permit to work, she lives hand to mouth. IOM - UN Migration ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ's cash support helps Amina pay her rent. With ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ funding.

Amina is among many Rohingya refugees who fled violence in Myanmar, hoping for a better and safer life in Malaysia.

Having no legal permit to work, she lives hand to mouth.  <a href="/UNmigration/">IOM - UN Migration ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ</a>'s cash support helps Amina pay her rent.

With ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ funding.
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In Myanmar, over 16.7 million people are facing acute food insecurity as the conflict continues to escalate. The European Union works with partners like World Food Programme to provide those most in need with vital aid, including food and cash for food.

In Myanmar, over 16.7 million people are facing acute food insecurity as the conflict continues to escalate.

The European Union works with partners like <a href="/WFP/">World Food Programme</a> to provide those most in need with vital aid, including food and cash for food.
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โ€œI worked so hard to build a life,โ€ says Nasrin*, 40. Like many others, Nasrinโ€™s family had to leave Pakistan and return to Afghanistan. โ€‹Thanks to the EU funding, IOM provides post-arrival assistance to returning Afghan migrants like Nasrin. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผbit.ly/4kY42WW

โ€œI worked so hard to build a life,โ€ says Nasrin*, 40.

Like many others, Nasrinโ€™s family had to leave Pakistan and return to Afghanistan.

โ€‹Thanks to the EU funding, IOM provides post-arrival assistance to returning Afghan migrants like Nasrin.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผbit.ly/4kY42WW
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Acting ahead of natural hazards saves lives & livelihoods. In disaster-prone Bangladesh, see how Food and Agriculture Organization works with the government to help rural & vulnerable families protect their food and income sources before and after a disaster strikes. With ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ support

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When earthquakes hit Vanuatu six months ago, Julia and husband lost almost everything. With support from the ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ, @UNMigration and partners, families like Juliaโ€™s are rebuilding their homes and lives with hope and resilience.

When earthquakes hit Vanuatu six months ago, Julia and husband lost almost everything.

With support from the ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ, @UNMigration and partners, families like Juliaโ€™s are rebuilding their homes and lives with hope and resilience.
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Today is EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis. Letโ€™s remember the people & communities facing climate disasters globally, and commit to stronger climate action. We stand in solidarity for a safer future ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ โžก๏ธ europa.eu/!K7DgPj

Today is EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis.

Letโ€™s remember the people &amp; communities facing climate disasters globally, and commit to stronger climate action.

We stand in solidarity for a safer future ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

โžก๏ธ europa.eu/!K7DgPj
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Growing up as a migrant can be challenging. But Sabee, Husna and Abdul turned their struggles into strength. Together with @UNMigration, they help fellow Rohingyas as interpreters. With ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ support Read more๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ bit.ly/4lGJLF8

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Access to safe water and good hygiene are crucial after a disaster. In Myanmar, UNICEF, with support from the EU, continues to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to families affected by the earthquake in March.

Access to safe water and good hygiene are crucial after a disaster.

In Myanmar, <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a>, with support from the EU, continues to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to families affected by the earthquake in March.
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Disaster preparedness pays off! When a flash flood swept across a village in rural Nepal last week, everyone was safe. Over the past 3 years, the EU has partnered up with People in Need to strengthen local preparedness systems.

Disaster preparedness pays off!

When a flash flood swept across a village in rural Nepal last week, everyone was safe.

Over the past 3 years, the EU has partnered up with <a href="/people_in_need/">People in Need</a> to strengthen local preparedness systems.