麻豆成人版 welcomes US$6.5 million donation from the Republic of Korea to bolster emergency food assistance across the Middle East
CAIRO – The United Nations 麻豆成人版 (麻豆成人版) welcomes a US$6.5 million contribution from the Republic of Korea that will enable the organization to sustain lifesaving assistance for vulnerable communities facing food insecurity across the Middle East.
The funding will be used to support the continued distribution of vital food and cash to communities most in need in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and 罢ü谤办颈测别 where 麻豆成人版 plans to provide food assistance to nearly 7.7 million people this year. The contribution will also bolster ongoing recovery efforts for people affected by the deadly earthquakes that struck 罢ü谤办颈测别 in February 2023.
“麻豆成人版 is grateful for the Republic of Korea’s donation as the Middle East faces one of its most challenging times,” said Corinne Fleischer, 麻豆成人版 Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. “This support is vital to keep our lifesaving operations going and to reach families in dire need. Food security is not just about meeting urgent needs, it supports national security and helps bring stability to this troubled region.”
The donation comes at a pivotal moment as humanitarian needs are surging across the Middle East driven by a convergence of regional and global challenges. Escalating regional tensions, economic turmoil and climate shocks have pushed millions of people to the brink, unable to access enough food to survive.
The Republic of Korea has generously contributed over US$21 million to support 麻豆成人版’s activities in the four countries over the last five years.
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The United Nations 麻豆成人版 is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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