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We are @EU_Commission Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid. We help save lives in crises across the globe. Moderation policy: https://xitter.cf/t.co/UGBdUHIzqM

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16 families. 16 different circumstances. Support adapted to what each home needed most. In the Sumy region 🇺🇦, EU-funded assistance from @DRCinUA helped displaced families repair roofs, insulate attics and replace doors ahead of winter. Support that truly means a lifeline.
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Ever wondered how a firefighting plane works? Then meet Glen! 👋 He’s a Swedish pilot who was deployed to Belgium to help fight the High Fens wildfires through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism🔥 🎥 Hear from him about his experience.
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Some friendships make the world a better place💙  Ours is built on shared values, solidarity and a commitment to helping people when they need it most. Happy #UNDay to our friends and partners at the United Nations! 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇳
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European Commission
@EU_CommissionOct 24
This United Nations Day, we reaffirm the importance of working together to tackle global challenges that no single nation can solve alone. We remain committed to working with the @UN towards a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇳
Graphic of a textured white background displaying the text "Multilateralism is essential for a better future," with the words "better future" highlighted in blue. At the bottom right corner, the United Nations emblem and logo are shown alongside the European Union flag icon.

ALT Graphic of a textured white background displaying the text "Multilateralism is essential for a better future," with the words "better future" highlighted in blue. At the bottom right corner, the United Nations emblem and logo are shown alongside the European Union flag icon.

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No place is immune to disaster - but the most vulnerable bear the heaviest toll. Join experts at @unicomplutense for a conversation on disaster preparedness in Latin America and the Caribbean. 🌎 📅 28 Oct | 🕑 11:00 🇬🇧 bit.ly/4iaJwSV 🇪🇸 bit.ly/4hT3Xnk
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Every day, millions of Afghan children are denied the chance to go to school. With EU funding, @people_in_need and its partner SADA established 150 Community-Based Education classes, serving 5,250 children. 📚🎒
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Sudan is at risk of famine. 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity. The EU, along with other key donors, urges all parties to allow safe, unimpeded humanitarian access and the international community to scale up funding. No time to lose. More: link.europa.eu/bpTkt9
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European Commission
@EU_CommissionOct 23
When disaster strikes, the EU is there to help. For 25 years, the #EUCivilProtectionMechanism has brought together first responders, experts, and aid from across Europe to protect lives when every second counted. A quarter-century of protection, preparedness, and solidarity.
A rescue team member wearing a yellow jacket and helmet stands in the foreground, speaking into a walkie-talkie. Behind him, there is a white car with its door wide open. In the background, mountains rise beneath a cloudy sky. Smoke billows from a forest fire, while a fire helicopter flies overhead. The words ‘THANK YOU’ appear in bold capital letters across the sky in the background. There is a white EU logo at the bottom right corner.

ALT A rescue team member wearing a yellow jacket and helmet stands in the foreground, speaking into a walkie-talkie. Behind him, there is a white car with its door wide open. In the background, mountains rise beneath a cloudy sky. Smoke billows from a forest fire, while a fire helicopter flies overhead. The words ‘THANK YOU’ appear in bold capital letters across the sky in the background. There is a white EU logo at the bottom right corner.

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EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 retweeted
Hadja Lahbib
@hadjalahbibOct 23
Yemen is one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. 22 million people need assistance, 5.2 million are displaced, and over 2.2 million children under five suffer from acute malnutrition. The EU is stepping up with €22.5 million in new humanitarian funding.
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25 years ago, the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism began bringing countries together to coordinate help when disasters strike. Join us in celebrating at the European Civil Protection Forum and see how far we’ve come, then and now! Read more: link.europa.eu/rgFNrw. #CPF2026
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‘Disasters don’t give a warning before they strike.’ That’s why preparedness matters. With EU support, @WHO helps health workers in Nepal test their response through realistic simulations. If being prepared saves even one life, every effort is worth it.
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EU at the UN - Geneva #MultilateralismMatters
@EU_UNGenevaOct 21
First meeting in Geneva of the UN OCHA Donor Support Group during the 🇪🇺@eu_echo chairship. We discussed OCHA’s work on the new Strategic Plan, its critical coordination mandate and the Humanitarian Reset. Safeguarding principled humanitarian action is a key EU priority.
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🗺️ Mapped: Spain, France, Italy | Storm Adam ⬇️
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Leaving home under fire means taking only what you can carry and not knowing what comes next. At transit centres, EU-funded @WFPUkraine food kits offer immediate support to evacuees from frontline areas. In September alone, 13,700 people received ready-to-eat food. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
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Access to medicines and healthcare is essential to protect lives. 🩺 Via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, another patient and 5 companions arrived in Belgium 🇧🇪, with the support of Slovakia 🇸🇰, @MSF and @WHO, joining 1833 persons evacuated previously from Gaza.
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In Tapachula, Mexico, thousands of displaced people are stuck in administrative limbo. The EU and @SaveChildrenMx are on the ground providing shelter, legal aid and psychosocial support for the most vulnerable. Read the full story ➡️ bit.ly/3VOrBKe
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Severe flooding is hitting eastern Spain, particularly in Valencia and Alicante, following exceptional rainfall from Storm Adam. 🇪🇸 @CopernicusEMS mapping has been activated to support the response. The EU is monitoring the situation closely and stands ready to assist. 🇪🇺
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Effective rehabilitation starts with understanding each person’s needs. With EU support, Momentum Wheels for Humanity trained 14 specialists from 8 communities to assess needs, set goals with patients and plan appropriate care, strengthening local rehabilitation services. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
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Copernicus EMS@CopernicusEMSOct 20
🌊 #EMSR935 #Floods in #ComunidadValenciana, #Spain🇪🇸 Our #MappingTeam has been activated after heavy rain from #danaADAM led to up to 500 rescues in 12 hours Delineation and Grading products for 2 Areas of Interest are expected in the next hours 🔗  mapping.emergency.copernicus…
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean
@ECHO_LatAmOct 19
🌎 On 9 October, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck inland Panama. The EU’s @CopernicusEMS has mapped areas of interest to support damage assessment of built-up areas and transport infrastructure. 🛰️ Explore the maps: shorturl.at/bMUSZ
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