EU Announces €710 Million Humanitarian Aid Package, Mainly for Africa
The European Union has announced a humanitarian aid package worth about €710 million to support people affected by conflicts, displacement, epidemics and natural disasters, with a significant share directed to Africa.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the package in New York during the UN General Assembly, saying it would support displaced communities and the countries hosting them.
Under the package, €97 million will respond to worsening humanitarian needs in sub-Saharan Africa caused by conflict, food insecurity, malnutrition and climate-related shocks. The funding will also strengthen the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.
A further €103 million will support vulnerable communities in Palestine and Lebanon, while €52 million will be allocated to humanitarian assistance and emergency preparedness in Ukraine, including shelter, essential services and preparations for winter.
The European Commission said €252 million of the package will come from its Emergency Aid Reserve, subject to approval by the EU budgetary authority.
The announcement comes as humanitarian organisations face growing funding shortages worldwide, with conflicts, climate-related disasters and disease outbreaks increasing pressure on already stretched aid systems.
The EU said the new funding brings the European Commission’s total humanitarian aid allocation since the beginning of 2026 to more than €2.53 billion.
