EU, Unicef boost drought relief efforts with N$24m

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) have committed N$24 million to Namibia to help mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought.The EU is contributing about N$19 million, with Unicef adding a further N$5 million from its own resources.The support was officially announced on 18 June during a handover ceremony attended by Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare. The aim is to scale up life-saving assistance, particularly in the regions most affected.Around 86 000 people in Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Kunene will benefit.The EU funding, channelled through the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), will be implemented by Unicef in close coordination with Namibian authorities.The focus is on access to health services, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), child protection and disaster preparedness. Essential supplies will also be provided and local protection systems strengthened.Count on usUnicef country representative Samuel Ocran thanked the EU for its swift support. “This generous contribution helps us reach more children with urgently needed nutrition and to ensure access to water and hygiene in health facilities, especially in remote areas.”EU ambassador Ana Beatriz Martins highlighted the strong partnership with Namibia.“For over 35 years, we’ve worked together as equals, from green industrialisation to early childhood education and good governance. In difficult times like these, Namibia can count on the EU.”This support is part of the EU’s broader strategy to address the humanitarian consequences of climate change, food insecurity and public health crises in Southern Africa. By providing this aid, the EU strengthens community and national resilience, especially for the most vulnerable.

EU, Unicef boost drought relief efforts with N$24m

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EU, Unicef boost drought relief efforts with N$24m

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