EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺

Every. Second. Counts. ⏱️ With EU support, @WHO and the Government of Nepal are training ambulance drivers in first aid, life support, disinfection & traffic safety - helping save lives and strengthen emergency response across Nepal. 🇳🇵 🚑

Gaza's humanitarian space is further shrinking. As Israeli military control expands, shifting lines hamper aid workers & cut essential services (including clean water) for those in need. Families are trapped between boundaries that move without warning. IHL must be respected.

‘Now, I can plant seeds. I build our future,’ says Nona, a displaced mother from Karabakh living in 🇦🇲. With support from the EU, @RedCrossArmenia helps her access a small grant to cultivate her land — creating a sustainable and meaningful source of income for her family.

Giving birth shouldn’t be life-threatening. Yet in Cox’s Bazar - home to the world’s largest refugee camp - many women still face deadly risks. Funded by EU humanitarian aid, @RESCUE_EU helps deliver life-saving care to mothers & children in Bangladesh.

Beyond the classroom, every child needs a place to belong. 🏫⚽ In Mbera camp, Mauritania, the EU and @UNHCRWestAfrica and have created a dedicated after-school space. More than just a centre, it’s a safe haven where kids can simply be kids.

20 km from the front line, under daily shelling and drone attacks, aid still reaches people in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine 🇺🇦. 📽️Watch how with EU support, @WFP's 250th inter-agency convoy delivered vital supplies to frontline communities cut off from basic services.

🇱🇧 Despite the mid-April ceasefire, over 120 🇮🇱 airstrikes hit Lebanon earlier this week. More than 30 people were killed & 40 injured. New evacuation orders are worsening the humanitarian crisis. The EU urgently reiterates its call for all parties to respect the ceasefire.

In the Dominican Republic, distance matters. For many women, healthcare is not just far - it’s out of reach. This International Day for Action for Women’s Health, see how the EU and @UNFPA are helping women in hard-to-reach areas. Watch how 📹

As the world’s leading donor, Europe will continue to defend the dignity of those in need. And defend those who risk their lives to help them. Today, we are ensuring life-saving aid is delivered more efficiently, even in the toughest environments. link.europa.eu/nDr9cN

Today, we’re presenting our new Joint Communication on Humanitarian action. It is about a Europe that stands for dignity, solidarity, and collective action for people in need. This new approach is built on 3 priorities: protect, perform, partner.🧵

The EU & its Member States provide 35% of global humanitarian funding. The goal: make every euro count - and make sure principled aid reaches the most vulnerable. The EU doesn't look away. 👉 link.europa.eu/TrFNYt 3/3🧵

The EU is responding with a new strategy built on 3 priorities: 🛡 Protect humanitarian workers and diplomacy ⚙️ Perform — smarter, faster aid delivery 🤝 Partner with local actors and institutions for long-term resilience 2/3 🧵

239 million people need humanitarian assistance in 2026. Global funding can reach fewer than half. 1/3🧵

How is Greece preparing for wildfire season? 🇬🇷🔥 Tomorrow, experts will gather at @UNIPIGR to discuss Greece’s wildfire preparedness and how the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism supports countries. Watch live (ENG interpretation available) 🎥 bit.ly/4wKLtfd

“The main thing was to save the house,” says Mykola Orlov. After surviving occupation and shelling in the Kherson region 🇺🇦, Mykola and Kateryna repaired their home with support from @Solidarites_Int and the EU - one of 200+ households assisted with housing restoration. 🇪🇺

Every second counts. ⏱️ With EU support, @WHO and the Government of Nepal are training ambulance drivers in first aid, life support, disinfection and traffic safety - helping save lives and strengthen emergency response across Nepal. 🇳🇵 🚑

🗺️ Mapped: World | Temperature Anomalies in April 2026.

150 citizens. 27 countries. 20 recommendations. After nearly three months of deliberation, the European Citizens' Panel on Preparedness has concluded - and the results are in. → Full recommendations: link.europa.eu/K9cDNh

Long after the headlines fade, families are still rebuilding their lives after Myanmar’s devastating 2025 earthquake. With 🇪🇺 support, @UNICEF continues to help children heal, recover, and reclaim moments of childhood, and support families as they rebuild their lives.

Preparedness starts early! In Armenia’s Ararat region, children in kindergartens are gaining vital skills to stay safe during emergencies and natural disasters. With support from the EU, @UNHCRArmenia helps build resilience and save lives through preparedness education. 💙