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Greek contribution to the World Food Programme (WFP) for Venezuela

Approximately 9.6 million people in Venezuela are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance, while 40% of the population faces severe food insecurity. The WFP’s School Based Programme, one of its most important actions in Venezuela, provides school meals and food rations for the poor. Greece contributed 50,000 euros to the World Food Programme (WFP), for

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Assessment of Greece’s Emergency Financial Contribution to the International Organization for Migration for Addressing the Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan

In 2024, Greece contributed an amount of EUR 50,000 to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to address the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan. According to the relevant IOM impact assessment report, the Greek contribution supported the provision of essential primary health care services to vulnerable populations in the city of Wau, improved access to

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Development and Humanitarian Actions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hellenic Aid) to Combat Hunger and Poverty, 2025

In 2025, within the framework of global efforts to combat hunger and poverty, and taking into account its status as a member of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, Greece contributed a total amount of EUR 1,300,000 through multilateral channels, as follows: •        To the World Food Programme (WFP), for its actions in Afghanistan,

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Development and Humanitarian Actions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hellenic Aid) in the Health Sector, 2025

In 2025, within the framework of global efforts to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, one thematic priority of Greece’s international development cooperation was the comprehensive coverage of the health-related needs of its partner countries (in alignment with SDG 3 – “Good Health and Well-being”). This was pursued through multilateral contributions

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Participation of Midwives from the Republic of North Macedonia in the English-Language Lifelong Learning Programme “Advanced Clinical Skills in Labour and Childbirth” at the University of Western Macedonia (6–7 December 2025)

An important initiative of international outreach and cross-border cooperation, promoting the exchange of knowledge and the provision of high-quality maternal care services across the Balkans, was the on-site practical training held at the Simulation Laboratory of the Department of Midwifery. The training took place within the framework of the English-language lifelong learning programme “Advanced Clinical Skills

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Mid-Term Review of Greece’s Development Co-operation System and Policy by the OECD/DAC

Peer Reviews constitute a useful tool of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) for promoting accountability among donor member countries and fostering mutual learning. In this context, on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, a Mid-Term Review of Greece’s development co-operation system and policy was carried out by the DAC/OECD, of which Greece has been a member since

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Launch of the DAC Peer Review of the Slovak Republic, in which Greece Participated as Reviewer

The OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) conducts peer reviews of individual members once every five to six years. Reviews seek to improve the quality and effectiveness of members’ development co-operation, highlighting good practices and recommending improvements. The second peer review of the Slovak Republic was conducted by Greece and Lithuania. A DAC member since 2013,

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Greece’s Contribution to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

Greece has contributed €100,000 to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for 2025, continuing the support it has provided in recent years (2023 and 2024). CERF, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is a critical mechanism for providing rapid and effective assistance in humanitarian crises worldwide, ranging from natural disasters and

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OECD Recommendation on Environmental Assessment of Development Assistance Projects

The OECD Recommendation on Environmental Assessment of Development Assistance Projects is a formal guidance adopted by the OECD Council (originally in 1985 and later updated in 2020) to encourage countries that provide development aid – referred to as Adherents – to systematically consider environmental impacts when planning and implementing development assistance projects and programmes. Key

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Greece’s Contributions to Health Actions

Greece has contributed a total of €250,000 to support the humanitarian initiatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at maternal and newborn health in areas facing acute humanitarian needs. Specifically, €100,000 were allocated to improve maternal and newborn care in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where by early 2025 approximately 7.3 million people

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