The European Union (EU) has announced to provide €350,000 for thehumanitarian assistance of flood affected families in Pakistan. The aidwill focus on addressing the urgent needs of those most affected in some ofthe hardest-hit districts of Jhal Magsi and Lasbella in the Balochistan.
Taheeni Thammannagoda, who oversees EU humanitarian programmes in Pakistan,said in a statement that the EU funding will help get vital assistance tothe most vulnerable people to support them during this hard time.
She added that the devastating floods have left a trail of destruction inPakistan, causing many to suffer the loss of their homes, livelihoods andbelongings.
The assistance is aimed at supporting the delivery of much neededassistance to the affected areas. This includes the provision of cashtransfers to help flood-stricken families to meet their immediate needs,primary healthcare services with a focus on water-born and communicablediseases, and nutritional support to affectees.
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The program will also provide psychological support to vulnerable groupssuch as women, adolescent girls and children.
