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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean

@echo_latam

Updates on EU-funded humanitarian projects in Latin America and the Caribbean from @eu_echo's Panama-based team. Tweets in English and Spanish.

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Manuel Nucamendi (@fotapmnp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Agradecemos la visita del equipo EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 a Tapachula, principal punto de entrada de personas refugiadas en México, sexto país con más solicitudes de asilo a nivel mundial. Su apoyo es fundamental para la asistencia humanitaria de las personas refugiadas.

Agradecemos la visita del equipo <a href="/eu_echo/">EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺</a> a Tapachula, principal punto de entrada de personas refugiadas en México, sexto país con más solicitudes de asilo a nivel mundial. Su apoyo es fundamental para la asistencia humanitaria de las personas refugiadas.
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The EU is allocating nearly €120 million to support vulnerable communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, responding to crises in Venezuela, Colombia, Central America, the Caribbean & Haiti. More: europa.eu/!kGhXmX #EUSolidarity

The EU is allocating nearly €120 million to support vulnerable communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, responding to crises in Venezuela, Colombia, Central America, the Caribbean &amp; Haiti.

More: europa.eu/!kGhXmX

#EUSolidarity
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The EU is stepping up: €120 million in humanitarian aid for Latin America & the Caribbean in 2025. As disasters and conflict intensify, this support will help protect the most vulnerable and boost disaster preparedness across the region. europa.eu/!kGhXmX

The EU is stepping up: €120 million in humanitarian aid for Latin America &amp; the Caribbean in 2025.

As disasters and conflict intensify, this support will help protect the most vulnerable and boost disaster preparedness across the region.

europa.eu/!kGhXmX
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What is the European Humanitarian Forum? It’s where humanitarian action takes shape — from the field to high-level decision-making. 🗓️ 19 - 20 May | Brussels 👉 Join the discussion and follow #EHF2025 live: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu

Oxfam en Centroamérica (@oxfam_ca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Guatemala 🇬🇹| Estamos en la presentación de proyectos que se realizan con el financiamiento de EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean de la UE, ejecutados por Oxfam y otras organizaciones en 🇬🇹 y la región centroamericana, con la presencia de Andrea Koulaimah,Directora de la DG EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺. CONRED

#Guatemala 🇬🇹| Estamos en la presentación de proyectos que se realizan con el financiamiento de <a href="/ECHO_LatAm/">EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean</a> de la UE, ejecutados por Oxfam y otras organizaciones en 🇬🇹 y la región centroamericana, con la presencia de Andrea Koulaimah,Directora de la DG <a href="/eu_echo/">EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺</a>.
<a href="/ConredGuatemala/">CONRED</a>
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Food isn’t a privilege — it’s a right.⁣ ⁣ No one should go hungry. Not now. Not ever.⁣ ⁣ We’re stepping up efforts to #FightFoodCrisis.⁣ ⁣ Read the new 2025 Global Report on Food Crises ⬇️ 🇪🇺🤝 Global Network Against Food Crises

EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean (@echo_latam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“They grabbed my hair and punched me. If you don't pay, we know where your children are.” María, 65, fled gang threats in Ecuador. She's one of 90,000+ internally displaced by the violence. The EU funds local aid to protect lives and help families start again.

“They grabbed my hair and punched me. If you don't pay, we know where your children are.”

María, 65, fled gang threats in Ecuador. She's one of 90,000+ internally displaced by the violence. 

The EU funds local aid to protect lives and help families start again.
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Leaving no one behind is at the core of the EU humanitarian aid action. The principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence guide our mission and ensure that all those in need receive support without discrimination. #IDAHOT2025 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺

Leaving no one behind is at the core of the EU humanitarian aid action.

The principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence guide our mission and ensure that all those in need receive support without discrimination.

#IDAHOT2025 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our mission: to save lives and alleviate suffering worldwide. We are proud to be the world’s leading humanitarian aid donor. Together with 🇪🇺Member States, we work for a world where no one is left behind.

EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you ready for the big day?⁣ ⁣ Tomorrow marks the start of the European Humanitarian Forum!⁣ ⁣ 🎥 Why does it matter? Our Commissioner Hadja Lahbib breaks it down for you.⁣ ⁣

EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Good morning from the European Humanitarian Forum 2025! Over the next 2 days, we’ll explore how to bridge relief and long-term solutions, and strengthen humanitarian diplomacy in today’s crises. Join the conversation and follow live → bit.ly/434dUYN #EHF2025

EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean (@echo_latam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Primero migran por necesidad, luego vuelven por obligación. En América Latina, el retorno crece y plantea un reto humanitario: cómo apoyar a quienes vuelven sin recursos ni redes.

EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meet #rescEU – the EU’s emergency reserve, ready to jump into action when disaster strikes. From wildfires to floods, earthquakes to medical emergencies, rescEU stands ready to support countries in times of need. We prepare together. We act together. 💪🇪🇺

EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean (@echo_latam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Passionate about humanitarian work in Latin America? Join our team in Panama 🇵🇦 as a Programme Officer covering Central America. Apply now 👉 shorturl.at/OjNNt

Passionate about humanitarian work in Latin America?

Join our team in Panama 🇵🇦 as a Programme Officer covering Central America.

Apply now 👉 shorturl.at/OjNNt
CopernicusLAC Panama Centre (@copernicuslac) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢¡Llega una nueva edición de nuestras capacitaciones en línea de #CopernicusLAC sobre Observación de la Tierra! 📆 Del 9 al 13 de junio 🕗 De 08:00am a 11:00am (Hora de Panamá) Conoce los contenidos del curso y regístrate aquí: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… #GlobalGateway

📢¡Llega una nueva edición de nuestras capacitaciones en línea de #CopernicusLAC sobre Observación de la Tierra!

📆 Del 9 al 13 de junio
🕗 De 08:00am a 11:00am (Hora de Panamá)

Conoce los contenidos del curso y regístrate aquí: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… 

#GlobalGateway
EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean (@echo_latam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Conflict and disaster uprooted 14.5 million people across the Americas in 2024—more than the past 5 years combined. Violence, floods, and fear drove them from their homes. A record year. 📊 Source: IDMC 🔗 shorturl.at/Ky0Vx

Conflict and disaster uprooted 14.5 million people across the Americas in 2024—more than the past 5 years combined.

Violence, floods, and fear drove them from their homes. A record year.

📊 Source: <a href="/IDMC_Geneva/">IDMC</a>
🔗 shorturl.at/Ky0Vx
EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean (@echo_latam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In Haiti, armed groups control more than 85% of the capital, Port-Au-Prince. Hospitals are shut, children can’t get vaccines, and families go hungry. The EU and its partners are stepping in with aid, supplies and hope. Read more: europa.eu/!qBtgb6

In Haiti, armed groups control more than 85% of the capital, Port-Au-Prince.

Hospitals are shut, children can’t get vaccines, and families go hungry.

The EU and its partners are stepping in with aid, supplies and hope.

Read more: europa.eu/!qBtgb6
CopernicusLAC Panama Centre (@copernicuslac) 's Twitter Profile Photo

‼️CAMBIO DE FECHA‼️ #ObservacióndelaTierra en óptico y SAR + Teledetección para #RRD: 📆 16-20 junio 🕗 8am-11am (Panamá) Si ya te has inscrito y te encaja la nueva fecha, no debes hacer nada✅ Si no te has apuntado: copernicuslac-panama.eu/participa-en-l… #GlobalGateway

‼️CAMBIO DE FECHA‼️
 #ObservacióndelaTierra en óptico y SAR + Teledetección para #RRD:   

📆 16-20 junio
🕗 8am-11am (Panamá)   

Si ya te has inscrito y te encaja la nueva fecha, no debes hacer nada✅
Si no te has apuntado: copernicuslac-panama.eu/participa-en-l… 

#GlobalGateway
EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean (@echo_latam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In Haiti, pregnancies can be life-threatening. With hospitals shut and staff fleeing due to ongoing violence, women give birth without help. EU funding keeps mobile clinics running in places others can’t reach. Read more: europa.eu/!qBtgb6

In Haiti, pregnancies can be life-threatening.

With hospitals shut and staff fleeing due to ongoing violence, women give birth without help.

EU funding keeps mobile clinics running in places others can’t reach.

Read more: europa.eu/!qBtgb6