emergencylu

is a mobile, satellite-based, telecommunications platform, created to re-establish communication (internet, phone) after a disaster

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

1. In response to the devastating earthquakes in #Venezuela, Luxembourg deployed 2 rescue workers & telecommunications equipment in a joint collaboration of @eu_echo , https://t.co/E4gC1Mz3KD and Luxembourg Air rescue.

[emergencylu @emergencylu]

Join the team, apply now

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[emergencylu @emergencylu]

🚨 This time, a different kind of post: a Call for Applications! 🚨

Got a solution for #emergency & #humanitarian challenges?

Apply to the Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator by @WFPInnovation & @cooperation_lu!

💰 $150K equity-free funding
🌐 Global network
📲 Link below 👇

[WFP Innovation @WFPInnovation]

📣 OPPORTUNITY ALERT📣

🌍 Have a solution that can address humanitarian challenges faced by vulnerable communities?

Yes? the Humanitarian Innovation Programme by @WFPInnovation & @cooperation_lu is looking for you! ➡️ https://t.co/6XbXfh4QCA

[emergencylu @emergencylu]

https://t.co/FJ6XRWS7ra proves once again that it’s more than just connectivity - supporting life-saving MEDEVAC operations.

By enabling the evacuation of 3 patients & 6 relatives to 🇫🇷, we help ensure access to urgent medical care. ✈️

#LuxAid

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

On Mar 19, 2025, 🇱🇺 facilitated the transfer of 3 patients & 6 relatives from 🇷🇴 to 🇫🇷 for urgent medical care via MEDEVAC (https://t.co/E4gC1Mz3KD).

Evacuated from #Gaza by 🇷🇴 authorities, they were transported to 🇫🇷 as part of an EU-coordinated mission, co-funded by @eu_echo.

[emergencylu @emergencylu]

Once again, https://t.co/FJ6XRWS7ra proves its role beyond connectivity - supporting life-saving MEDEVAC operations.

By enabling urgent medical evacuations of four patients from #NorthMacedonia to #Hungary & #Croatia, we help ensure access to critical care. ✈️

#LuxAid

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

On Mar 17, 2025, 🇱🇺 facilitated the evacuation of four critically injured patients from #NorthMacedonia - two to #Hungary and two to #Croatia - using MEDEVAC flight hours via https://t.co/E4gC1Mz3KD.

Co-funded by @eu_echo, this operation ensured urgent medical care.

#LuxAid

[emergencylu @emergencylu]

This mission showcases how https://t.co/FJ6XRWSFgI goes beyond satellite-based communication. By providing MEDEVAC flight hours, we enable life-saving evacuations and support global partners like the @WHO in delivering critical aid. ✈️

#LuxAid

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

On Jan 15, 2025, #Luxembourg evacuated a critically ill 1-year-old child and 3 relatives from #Gaza to #Tirana using flight hours reserved for medical evacuations via https://t.co/E4gC1MzBAb. Co-funded by @eu_echo, this supports @WHO efforts to provide vital medical care.
#LuxAid

[emergencylu @emergencylu]

Following #CycloneChido, 🇱🇺 #Luxembourg deployed 2 @emergencylu systems to support relief efforts in 🇾🇹 #Mayotte. This action follows a request from 🇫🇷 France via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The systems are restoring connectivity in affected areas. 📡

#LuxAid

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

Suite au #CycloneChido, le 🇱🇺 a déployé 2 systèmes @emergencylu pour soutenir les efforts de secours à #Mayotte. Cette action vient en réponse à une demande de la 🇫🇷 via le mécanisme de protection civile de l'UE. Les sys. rétablissent de la connectivité ds les zones affectées. 📡

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

Following the havoc caused by Hurricane Beryl, #Luxembourg has deployed its @emergencylu solution and members of its Humanitarian Intervention Team to support the affected populations and @UNOCHA's relief efforts on the islands of Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.📡

[emergencylu @emergencylu]

Together w/ @Refugees & @CiscoCrisisResp, we embarked on a 2-week mission to Darién, #Panama, providing crucial internet connectivity to humanitarian workers & migrants in the Darién Gap.
Darién, Panama’s largest & poorest province, faces an unprecedented refugee crisis.

#LuxAid

[EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 @eu_echo]

This week, 2 EU air bridge flights in aid of #Gaza are reaching Egypt.

The cargo of 136 tonnes includes:
🔺 EU mobile storage units to support logistics
🔺 Shelter, nutrition and health items offered by EU humanitarian partners
🔺 Medical and logistics equipment donated by 🇱🇺.

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

🚀 Exciting day ahead at the first ever Humanitarian Innovation Pitch Event, co-organised w/ @Luxinnovation! We look forward to seeing 16 disruptive solutions that will help change the future of humanitarian aid. The live pitches are about to begin! 🔥

#LuxAid @WFPInnovation

[EU Humanitarian Aid | European Neighbourhood 🇪🇺 @echo_Europe]

Yesterday, a cargo flight from Luxemburg🇱🇺 landed in Turkiye 🇹🇷 via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

It brought 32 tonnes of medical equipment to support people affected by the devastating earthquakes in the country.

🇱🇺🤝🇪🇺🤝🇹🇷

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

Coordinated by @cooperation_lu, together w/@sante_lu, @MINTLuxembourg, @CGDISlux, @TC_LuksemburgBE, @BMedicalSystems & the support of @Cargolux_Intl, @DBSchenker & @eu_echo, a 1⃣st batch of relief supplies has been sent to #Türkiye to support affected communities.

🇱🇺🤝🇹🇷
#LuxAid

[Embassy of Luxembourg in Ankara @LUinAnkara]

22 Feb following the #earthquake, #Luxembourg all-cargo carrier @Cargolux_Intl landed in #Türkiye carrying over 20t of medical equipment donated by 🇱🇺
@cooperation_lu @eu_echo
🇱🇺🤝🇹🇷

[Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu @MevlutCavusoglu]

Dost kara günde belli olur!
Şükranla…

A friend in need is a friend indeed!
We are grateful…

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

Excellent meeting with Ambassador @BichlerMarc @LUinGeneva & team from @MFA_Lu to discuss humanitarian contexts of mutual interest & the partnership between #Luxembourg & @ICRC. Thank you 🇱🇺 for your invaluable support, including for hosting our delegation for #cyberspace.

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

📢The call for applications for the #HumanitarianInnovationAccelerator is open!

🕕Deadline: 01.03.23

🚀#LuxAid, together w/ @WFPInnovation & @AustrianDev, is seeking innovative solutions to address pressing global humanitarian challenges.

Apply now!⬇️
https://t.co/qUlhk823G8

[Luxembourg Aid & Development @cooperation_lu]

With @FranzFayot & @TainaBofferding, all the 🇱🇺 implementing partners celebrated the 1️⃣0️⃣th anniversary of @emergencylu, which has helped thousands of people affected by crises all over the 🌎 since its creation.

#LuxAid

[emergencylu @emergencylu]

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