2/2 In Afghanistan, where many face hurdles accessing healthcare due to poor infrastructure and high travel costs, the IRC runs essential healthcare clinics.
Together with EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺, we're bridging gaps and ensuring no one is left behind.

Read our story: rescue.org/eu/article/bri…

After heavy rains in northern #Afghanistan , our teams provided emergency cash to households affected by devastating floods in Dawlatabad district, Faryab province.

Grateful for the support, EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺, EU Humanitarian Aid | Asia-Pacific

Amidst ongoing fighting, the humanitarian needs in #Myanmar continue to rise.

Last year, our partner UNICEF delivered water, sanitation & hygiene services to over 600,000 people with funding from the EU & other donors.

This year, they aim to reach even more people in need.

Miriam helped her community build back safer and stronger after typhoon Doksuri hit the Philippines last year.

EU humanitarian funding and CARE Philippines were there to give a hand, too.

Read Miriam's story → shorturl.at/bdrK0

The @echo_asia team wishes all who are celebrating an Eid al-Fitr filled with peace, joy, health, and happiness.

Eid Mubarak!

Mobile health staff examine 2-year-old Zaha with a tape tool, which is used to identify if a child is malnourished.

Amid earthquakes, droughts and extreme weather in #Afghanistan , IRC - International Rescue Committee provides critical primary healthcare and nutrition assistance with EU support.

After losing everything to heavy floods, Dil Jan can now produce enough food for her family thanks to the home gardening kits she received from our partner, Food and Agriculture Organization.

Together, we have supported Dil Jan and over 30 thousand Afghans in rebuilding their livelihoods.

What do you need a refrigerated vehicle for?

To ensure that vaccines are delivered at the right temperature and maintain their potency.

UNICEF Iran reinforces vaccine cold chain system and child immunisation, with EU support.

For every child, health.

#WorldHealthDay

1/2 On #WorldHealthDay , let's shine a light on the resilience of communities in remote areas, like those in Afghanistan. Despite challenging infrastructure, our partnership with EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 enables us to bring vital healthcare services directly to those in need.

Drought in the northern Philippines is escalating. In the coming 4 months the situation is predicted to worsen.

Thanks to @eu_ECHO, Food and Agriculture Organization and @dswdserves are safeguarding the livelihoods of farmers before the worst materialises.

More from one of our #AnticipatoryAction Experts👇

📢 Latest Humanitarian Update is out
⚠️ 2.8M ppl displaced nationwide
🚨 Increasing risks for civilians in Rakhine
☠️ 1K+ casualties of explosive ordnance in 2023
💰 Urgent funding needed to assist 5.3M ppl and replenish supplies ahead of cyclone season
👉 reliefweb.int/report/myanmar…

“We now live in a village that has access to water, pure water.”

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL works in remote and hard-to-reach areas of Afghanistan where needs are high and access to safe drinking water is scarce.

🤝 with EU support.

#Afghanistan was hit by extreme temperatures in early March.

The European Union contributed €150,000 via
IFRC-DREF to deliver vital assistance to 11,200 people:

☑️warm clothes & shoes
☑️cash assistance
☑️essential hygiene items

📰Full statement: europa.eu/!HN8cMG

📢 The EU has made available €700,000 in humanitarian aid after severe flooding has wreaked havoc in #Iran ’s Sistan and Baluchistan province.

This funding helps our humanitarian partner organisations scale up their response & deliver lifesaving aid to the most affected people.

📍 the Philippines.

Miriam lost her home when Typhoon Doksuri hit last year.

Then, she helped her community build back safer and stronger. 💪

Find out how: tinyurl.com/bdzd592k

⚠️ You receive a flood warning.

How do you react❓

Communities in the Lao PDR practiced how to evacuate livestock, build animal shelters, and distribute & use watertight drums to minimize losses as part of a FAO in Lao PDR project, supported by the EU.

Registrations for the European Civil Protection Forum 2024 are now open!

Join us in Brussels 🇧🇪 on 4-5 June and help shape a disaster-resilient Europe.

➡️ europa.eu/!GBDfDJ

#CPForum2024

Last year, we allocated nearly €16 million for mine action and humanitarian demining efforts, supporting:

▸ Mine clearance
▸ Mine risk education
▸ Assistance for victims

Together with our partners, we will keep working to reduce the threat of landmines worldwide.

#IMAD2024

Mines and other remnants of war continue to represent a threat to Afghans across the country.

On today's #MineAwarenessDay , let us remember mine victims and survivors.

And thank courageous partners and mine specialists who continue to clear the land from unexploded ordnance.

Three times increase in civilian casualties.
Over 20 per cent of them children.

Myanmar now ranks among the countries most heavily contaminated by landmines and explosive ordnance worldwide.

Find out more about this newly released data. uni.cf/440RaYF