Over 3340 people tragically died in 🇸🇾 in the #earthquake. Over 7000 people are injured, many buildings and infrastructure are destroyed.
‼️Syrians are already suffering for more than 11 years. Millions are displaced, living in substandard shelter, braving winter, scarcity...🧵
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JanezLenarcic/status/1624065493626650625
🇪🇺 and our Member States are the leading donors of international aid to Syrians in need. Together, we have mobilized over €27 billion since 2011.
We are quickly adapting the ongoing humanitarian projects and mobilizing additional funds to meet the needs after the #earthquake🇸🇾.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JanezLenarcic/status/1624065504276099077
Also the #EUCivilProtectionMechanism was activated to assist Syrians affected by this terrible #earthquake.
Momentarily, 6 🇪🇺 countries are helping with tents, blankets, beds, mats, sleeping bags, food, winter clothing, masks and more.
I thank 🇦🇹🇫🇮🇬🇷🇮🇹🇷🇴🇸🇮 for responding!
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JanezLenarcic/status/1624065531123757063
Together with @WFP we will ensure the 🇪🇺 Member States assistance, channelled via the #EUCivilProtectionMechanism reaches those most in need in #Syria, wherever they are.
We are committed to help Syrian people in every possible way.
They need everyone's help more than ever‼️
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JanezLenarcic/status/1624065540510687232
To support Syrians, 🇪🇺-funded humanitarian partners are providing, among other:
🔹️search and rescue 🧑🚒
🔹️first aid ⚕️
🔹️ambulance services 🚑
🔹️shelter ⛺️
🔹️food 🥫
🔹️water and sanitation 🚾
We also immediately allocated new €3.5 million to help 🇸🇾 people in need.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JanezLenarcic/status/1624065520491175938