Voluntary Contributions Respond to UN Emergency Appeal for the Gaza Strip and World Food Programme
Andorra, December 13, 2024
The Government of Andorra has announced voluntary contributions to respond to the United Nations’ emergency appeal for the Gaza Strip and the World Food Programme (WFP).
- Gaza Strip Emergency Appeal:
The Government of Andorra has contributed €100,000 to the UN Emergency Appeal for the Gaza Strip. The appeal aims to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to over 1.2 million people affected by the recent escalation of violence. The funds will be used to provide food, shelter, medical care, and other essential services.
- World Food Programme:
In addition, Andorra has contributed €50,000 to the WFP, which is facing a severe funding shortage. The WFP provides food assistance to over 100 million people in over 80 countries around the world. The Andorran contribution will help the WFP continue its critical work of providing food to those in need.
Foreign Minister’s Statement:
“Andorra stands in solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip and the countless others around the world who are facing humanitarian emergencies,” said Andorran Foreign Minister Maria Ubach Font. “These voluntary contributions represent our commitment to providing assistance to those in dire need.”
Background:
The UN Emergency Appeal for the Gaza Strip was launched on May 16, 2024, in response to the escalation of violence in the region. The appeal aims to raise $38 million to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict.
The WFP is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide. The organization provides food assistance to people in need through a variety of programs, including school feeding, nutrition support, and emergency response.
Commitment to International Cooperation:
Andorra’s voluntary contributions to the UN and the WFP demonstrate the country’s commitment to international cooperation and humanitarian assistance. Andorra has a long history of providing support to those in need around the world, and these contributions are a testament to the country’s ongoing commitment to making a difference.
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