
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺
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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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Joined January 2012
🔥 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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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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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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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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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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