Summary: April 20, 2001 : Commission allocates €32 million for humanitarian operations in Tanzania (Brussels)
The European Commission has adopted a €32 million intervention plan in response to continuing humanitarian needs in Tanzania, which has the largest refugee population in Africa. The funds will be channeled by the Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) through partner organizations working in the country.
Over the last 30 years, Tanzania has played host to large numbers of people fleeing conflict in neighboring countries. There are currently over half a million refugees (including more than 370,000 Burundians and 110,000 Congolese) living in 14 camps in the Western provinces. The numbers are likely to remain high in the near future, given the continuing instability in the region. External assistance is crucial to help the country in supporting its huge refugee burden.
Based on close co-operation with ECHO's proposed partners, IFRC, UNHCR, UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP), this intervention plan will make a significant contribution to meeting the humanitarian needs of the refugees. The programme covers a wide range of actions including shelter, food aid, health, sanitation, logistics, protection, education, community services, non-food items and environmental protection.
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