EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺

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

🔥 Weekly wildfire situation in Europe

Since the beginning of the year:
📍1,620 fires⁣⁣
🌍554,788 ha burnt⁣⁣

Fire danger forecast for the next 7 days ⬇️

We are monitoring closely and stand ready to assist.

More: https://t.co/blKGf6swVu

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

Supported by the EU, @FAO is scaling up support to 1,500 farmers in #Gaza, helping them cultivate their land and restore local food production.

The initiative could produce enough fresh vegetables for the annual needs of around 100,000 people. 🌾

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

🔥 Fire danger forecast between 20 and 26 August 2026 ⬇️⁣
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Since the beginning of the year:⁣⁣⁣
📍1,753 fires⁣⁣⁣
🌍 616,202 hectares burnt since the start of the year⁣
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We are monitoring closely and stand ready to assist.⁣⁣⁣

More: https://t.co/blKGf6t4L2

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Kyiv woke up to another deadly Russian attack. At least 16 killed and more than 40 injured.

Behind every number is a person, a grieving family, and a life changed forever.

This must stop. #IHL must be respected.

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

🇫🇷 French firefighters supported Spain’s response to the devastating wildfires in Aragón.

Deployed via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, two French ground firefighting teams worked alongside Spanish crews in Huesca to help contain the fires and protect communities.

🇪🇺🇪🇸🇫🇷

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

Behind every warehouse, every convoy, every delivery are people who choose to show up.

This year, dozens of these lifelines were destroyed across Ukraine. And still, they keep going.

The EU stands with every humanitarian worker who refuses to stop. 🇪🇺

🔗https://t.co/aVmVVgze2D

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

Every day, thousands of humanitarian workers risk their lives.

This is why, the EU financially supports the mechanism ‘Protect Aid Workers’ – to help local aid workers with legal aid and rapid financial grants.

Find out more: https://t.co/MgMk2nj7OK

[EU Humanitarian Aid | Central East Southern Africa @ECHO_CESAfrica]

Three years of war have plunged Sudan into a deepening humanitarian crisis. Yet, amid war and famine, communities continue to show incredible resilience, supporting one another and finding lasting, locally led solutions. The EU stands in solidarity — providing aid, protection, and support. #WorldHumanitarianDay #ActforHumanity

[EU Humanitarian Aid | Middle East & North Africa @ECHO_MiddleEast]

For #WorldHumanitarianDay, we asked our colleagues one simple question:

What does "humanitarian" mean to you?

One question. One word each. Many answers — all rooted in the same belief: people come first.

Today, we stand with humanitarians everywhere. 💙

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

As Venezuela still recovers from the earthquakes, EU assistance continues arriving.

A plane just landed carrying nearly 30 tonnes of health items and other vital supplies, donated by Hungary, Poland and the Netherlands.

EU solidarity at work 🇪🇺

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

Lebanon, South Sudan and Sudan are among the most dangerous places to work as a humanitarian.

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we remember those we lost and honour those risking their lives to save others. Saving lives shouldn’t cost lives.

Aid workers are #NotATarget.

[EU Humanitarian Aid | Asia-Pacific 🇪🇺 @ECHO_Asia]

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, meet the people behind EU humanitarian aid in Asia & the Pacific. 👋

From responding to emergencies to working with communities and partners, this team turns solidarity into action.

Hello from us - and thank you to all humanitarians!
#ActForHumanity

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

We are in the High Fens, at the site of Belgium’s largest wildfire in history.

Crews from 🇩🇪, 🇳🇱, 🇸🇪 and 🇳🇴, deployed by the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, have joined Belgian firefighters on the front line.

We thank and applaud everyone involved in fighting this blaze.

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

A medic. A driver. A logistician. A neighbour.

Different roles, one mission: keeping people alive.

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour their courage and call for their protection. ❤️

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Our support for the people of Colombia continues following the terrible earthquake.

🇩🇪🇱🇺🇸🇪 are sending hundreds of tents, blankets and emergency equipment.

€2 million in EU funds are at work to provide healthcare, shelter, clean water and food to the communities.

We will help Colombia recover, together.

https://t.co/jJQSCLZ0yn

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

🇨🇴🇪🇺The European Union continues to mobilise assistance for Colombia following the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake.

This support complements the €2.1 million in emergency humanitarian funding already announced.

Colombia, estamos con ustedes.

More: https://t.co/IGrH4Cbjrr

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

Preparing homes for winter starts long before the cold arrives. ��❄️

In the Sumy region🇺🇦, the 🇪🇺 and @DRCinUA are helping displaced families make their homes warmer through roof repairs and attic insulation, giving them a safer, more comfortable place to live during the winter.

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

To help address the ongoing cholera outbreak, the EU has allocated €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad.

Read more: https://t.co/53rk67xvHb

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Wildfires are still raging in 🇪🇸 🇧🇪 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇵🇹 🇭🇷 🇲🇪 🇦🇱 🇷🇸.

And Europe’s solidarity is in full flight.

French teams are deployed to Spain.

Sweden and the Netherlands are fighting the blaze in Belgium.

Norway and Germany are sending helicopters there.

We keep a close eye on developments.

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

🇧🇪🇪🇸🇪🇺The EU has deployed assistance to Belgium and Spain through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, as wildfires continue to affect several parts of Europe.

No country fights wildfires alone.

Read more on our website: https://t.co/QoNolnYan5

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

Climate change is hitting farmers hard.

In Malawi, unpredictable weather - from dry spells to severe flooding - is wiping out crops. 🌾

EU-funded weather stations provide real-time data, turned into practical advice for local farmers.

Hear from our colleague Hanna 👇