Press Release: Syria Crisis: European Commission announces €445 million in humanitarian aid

On 15 March 2016, the European Commission announced €445 million in humanitarian aid for the Syria crisis in 2016. Funding aimed at responding to life-threatening needs in the areas of food aid, health, water, sanitation and hygiene as well as education.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Supporting Syria and the Region, London, 4 February 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/supporting-syria-and-the-region-london-4-february-2016/

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: Press Release: IP/16/245, 04.02.16: EU pledges more than €3 billion for Syrians in 2016 at the London conference http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-245_en.htm

ESO: Background Information: EU announces first projects under the Facility for Refugees in Turkey: €95 million to be provided for immediate educational and humanitarian assistance http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-announces-first-projects-under-the-facility-for-refugees-in-turkey-e95-million-to-be-provided-for-immediate-educational-and-humanitarian-assistance/

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