EU releases €21.5 million in new aid as crises deepen in Venezuela and Haiti, and in response to Hurricane Melissa

The EU is releasing €21.5 million in humanitarian aid as Venezuela and Haiti face worsening humanitarian crises and as the Caribbean reels from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The funding will help partners provide essential assistance such as food, healthcare, protection and emergency relief to those most in need. This new funding adds to the €149 million already allocated through the year to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Preparedness and Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib said: “As humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate in Haiti and Venezuela, the EU remains committed to helping those most in need. This funding will help address the alarming food insecurity in Haiti, where the number of people displaced by violence is reaching record levels. It will also provide help to Venezuelans in and outside the country, as this crisis remains one of the largest in South America. Latin America and the Caribbean are also increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. Hurricane Melissa is a stark reminder of the devastating impact such disasters can have. Our funding will extend to our partners on the ground, who are delivering life-saving aid to affected Caribbean nations.”

More details are available in this press release.

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