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The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. Aid is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation. In the area of humanitarian aid, the Commission works with 200 operational partners, including specialised United Nations agencies and non-govermental organisations (NGOs). The European Commission is one of the biggest sources of humanitarian aid in the world.
Example: Bridging the Gap
In cooperation with the European Commission, Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid (ECHO), Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has been continuing to support people in the areas of Pakistan hard-hit by the earthquake with its “Bridging the Gap” program: Linking the period between relief and rehabilitation.
Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation Operation in Salmiah Union Council
The program reaches earthquake victims in 16 villages in Azad Jammu Kashmir Province with a total population of 16,655. The assistance includes the rehabilitation of water supply schemes, construction of household latrines, hygiene promotion training, and the provision of transitional shelters for vulnerable families, mostly widows, to enable them to pass even harsh winters under decent conditions until an uncertain reconstruction of permanent houses. Diakonie applies a community-based approach: Planning and realization of activities together with the local population and establishing participatory village-based committees.
Further Information: Rebuilding lives (PDF, 517 KB)
