Policy

Humanitarian aid and civil protection

The EU is one of the world's largest aid providers. Every year, the Commission's humanitarian aid reaches over 120 million victims of conflict and disasters. Assistance is ensured with the help of two main instruments: humanitarian aid and civil protection. 

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Policies

  • Humanitarian aid

    Aid is delivered to victims of humanitarian crises and disasters based on the needs of affected populations by funding humanitarian projects carried out by non-governmental humanitarian organisations, UN agencies and the Red Cross.

  • Civil protection

    The Commission coordinates response to disasters worldwide by pooling civil protection resources from countries in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.