The
European Union has released Rs. 660.7 million (5.5 million euros) as
humanitarian aid funding for Nepal
“It
will be used to respond to humanitarian needs like shelter and to strengthen
the disaster preparedness capacities of the most vulnerable communities in
quake-affected areas,” said the EU in a press statement.
The
EU claimed that the aid would benefit close to 290,000 people across nine
districts severely hit by the devastating earthquake last year.
“As
we continue to address the humanitarian needs that remain one year after the
earthquake, it is of paramount importance to ensure that the country is also
better equipped to cope with recurring natural hazards,” said Christos Stylianides,
the European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management.
Over one year after the powerful April 2015
earthquake, humanitarian needs, particularly for shelter, remain immense.
Millions of people are still living in poorly
constructed temporary shelters that were built in a hurry in the immediate
aftermath of the earthquake. The lack of secure and adequate shelters has
triggered concerns over the health and protection of survivors, read the press
statement.
With the newly released fund, the total EU
support to Nepal
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