EU allocates 40 mln euros humanitarian aid to Sudan

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 21, 2022 | 8:55 AM GMT

The European Commission (EU), has allocated 40 million euros of humanitarian assistance to Sudan as part of humanitarian funding to East and Southern Africa in 2022.

The EU confirmed its commitment to supporting the Sudanese people in need through international agencies.

“The serious challenges faced by vulnerable populations in East and Southern Africa have been exacerbated due to severe weather events, political instability and conflict, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Janez Lenarcic, the EU Commissioner for Crisis Management said.

The EU funding of 294.

2 million euros would be allocated to projects in African countries and regions, including Djibouti, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean region, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda.

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EU allocates 40 mln euros humanitarian aid to Sudan

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.