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We are @EU_Commission Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid. We help save lives in crises across the globe. Moderation policy: https://t.co/UGBdUHIzqM

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EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺
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🔥 Weekly wildfire update in Europe. Since the beginning of the year:.📍1,250 fires.🌍237,153 ha burnt.🌫️8.24 Mt CO₂ emitted. Fire danger forecast for the next 7 days ⬇️. We are monitoring closely and stand ready to assist. #EUCivilProtection. More:
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Russia’s war against Ukraine has left deep scars — not only on bodies, but on minds. To help Ukrainians cope with the emotional toll of over three years of war, the EU and @DRCinUA are offering dedicated psychological support sessions — a space for healing, resilience, and hope.
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Ever thought a simple window could feel like a luxury?. For millions in Ukraine, shattered by daily airstrikes, it is. With 🇪🇺 EU support, @people_in_need is helping families rebuild - one window at a time. 🎥 Watch hope return through every frame.
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Severe weather has been tormenting Ethiopia 🇪🇹, where almost 40,000 people have been displaced and over 5,000 homes destroyed. The EU is supporting @EthioRedCross and Ethiopian Rapid Response Mechanism in the provision of aid items, cash, and protection to those impacted.
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RT @hadjalahbib: Gaza’s hunger crisis has reached catastrophic levels. More & more people are facing starvation. This man-made famine mus….
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When alarms sound and walls shake, children need more than medicine - they need comfort. Thanks to support from the EU, @RedCrossUkraine is providing children's hospitals with psychological first aid kits, helping young patients to feel safe, seen, and supported.
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RT @EU_Commission: In Cyprus’ time of need, Europe responds. After the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism was activated, 2 planes from 🇪🇸 were d….
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EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺
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Gracias España! 🙏.
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Transición Ecológica y Reto Demográfico
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⭕️ España apoya a Chipre en la lucha contra los incendios forestales que azotan varias de sus regiones. Aportamos 2 aviones anfibios FOCA desde Matacán, Salamanca. 🇪🇸🫱🏽‍🫲🏼🇨🇾. Solidaridad y acción global ante el cambio climático
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Following a wildfire in the Limassol district of Cyprus, the national authorities have activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.⁣.⁣.✈️In response, two Canadair firefighting planes from the EU’s #rescEU fleet, stationed in Spain, have been deployed. ➡️
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A big thank you to the Dutch firefighting team!. Prepositioned in Spain through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, they helped respond to a wildfire in Galicia yesterday - another strong example of European solidarity in action. 🇳🇱🇪🇺🤝🇪🇸
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“The food here is delicious and diverse - we have everything we need,” says Viktoria, a mother of two who fled Ukraine 🇺🇦 to Moldova🇲🇩. Thanks to EU 🇪🇺 support and @WFP, families like hers receive daily warm meals in refugee centres, turning hardship into dignity and hope.
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At 9, Tumani fled conflict in DR Congo. Alone in Kenya’s Kakuma camp, he found a new start. Thanks to our partner @DRC_ngo, he found a foster family, returned to school & received the care he needed. 💬 “Here in Kakuma, I have found a family.”. Read his story ⬇️.
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⚠️ It has come to our attention that a fraudulent website is misusing the European Union’s Humanitarian Aid name and logo. We unequivocally state that the EU does not fund, support, or associate with this entity or any of its activities. More ⬇️.
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A team of Moldovan firefighters is prepositioned in Patras, Greece, via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism – ready to support their Greek colleagues at any time. This strategic placement means they can act quickly when firefighting support is required. #EUSolidarity. 🇲🇩🤝🇬🇷
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RT @ECHO_CWAfrica: Natural hazards and man-made crises are not gender-neutral. Women👩 and girls👧 are among the most exposed and affected po….
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The 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye severely damaged water infrastructure in Hatay. With EU support, @IOMTurkiye rehabilitated a water pumping station, restoring clean water access for over 25,000 people living in temporary accommodation centres. 💧
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EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺
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RT @vonderleyen: Civilians cannot be targets. Never. The images from Gaza are unbearable. The EU reiterates its call for the free, safe a….
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🇦🇱🔥 Wildfires in Albania:. The EU mobilised its #rescEU firefighting fleet to help put out the fires in the Vlora and Dibër counties. Three #rescEU planes from Greece 🇬🇷 and Italy 🇮🇹 are operating in the area. We stand ready to offer more support if needed.
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As wildfire risk remains high across Europe, a dedicated team of Dutch firefighters is strategically prepositioned in Galicia, Spain, via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism. They ensure a swift and efficient response alongside local Spanish teams in case a fire breaks out. 🇳🇱🤝🇪🇸
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Disaster preparedness pays off! . When a flash flood swept across a village in rural Nepal last week, everyone was safe. Over the past 3 years, the EU has partnered up with @people_in_need to strengthen local preparedness systems. 🤝
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