01/01/2013
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Since 1992, ECHO has been providing assistance to those hit by disaster. This help has reached those in need in over 100 countries. This website takes a look back at some of ECHO’s achievements over the past 20 years. Personal accounts provide an insight into the reality on the ground during a crisis situation, while a timeline shows how ECHO has reached those in need in every corner of the world.
Head of Humanitarian, and the Humanitarian team, Trocaire
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More testimoniesCommissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response
More testimoniesDirector-General, Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO)
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More testimoniesUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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In 2012 ECHO is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On October 16th, a celebratory closing event took place in Brussels.
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November 20th is the Universal Children's Day. It is a day to promote the welfare of the children of the world. Everyone was a child once. But not everyone has sweet childhood memories to cherish.
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In 2011, the European Commission's humanitarian department (ECHO) spent about 12% of its budget on health and medical care for the world's most vulnerable populations, including psycho-social support for those traumatized by conflict or natural disasters.
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