COVAX delivers its 1 billionth COVID-19 vaccine dose – with video
On 15 January 2021, a shipment of 1.1 million COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda included the billionth dose supplied via COVAX. Together with our partners, COVAX […]
Humanitarian Aid
More than half a billion people pushed or pushed further into extreme poverty due to health care costs
COVID-19 pandemic disrupts health services worldwide New evidence compiled by the World Health Organization and the World Bank shows that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely […]
Merck Continues Commitment to Science Education and Equity with Leading Non-Profits Around the World
Building on its commitment to accelerate scientific research and science education, Merck has announced seven expanded partnerships with leading nonprofit organizations across the world. Building […]
EU boosts humanitarian aid budget for 2021 as needs rise
As global humanitarian needs worsen further due to the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the effects of climate change, the European Commission has adopted […]
Merck today announced that it is launching a € 100,000 Community Involvement Initiative.
Performance Materials Launches € 100,000 Community Involvement Initiative Employees to engage in charitable projects in Asia, Africa and the United States A € 100,000 fund […]
Sudan Partnership Conference: EU mobilises more support for Sudan’s transition
Today, Sudan, the European Union, Germany, and the United Nations co-hosted a virtual High-Level Sudan Partnership Conference. The Joint Communiqué adopted by the participants, confirmed […]
Coronavirus: EU Medical Team deployed to Armenia
A team of medical experts from Lithuania is on their way to Armenia, mobilised via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The team consists of volunteers […]
Twelve finalists in the running for the EIC Horizon Prize for Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid
On the occasion of World Refugee Day on 20 June, the Commission is announcing the 12 projects that are in the shortlist for the EIC […]
Coronavirus global response: EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo
The EU Humanitarian Air Bridge is operating three flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), carrying on board humanitarian workers and essential supplies to […]