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The devastating floods and landslides that hit the border area between Nepal and Tibet on 26 August 2026 created major and immediate needs. Essential infrastructure such as bridges, main roads and communication networks were destroyed and entire settlements have suffered massive damage from the floods and mudslides, resulting in the displacement of many families and

According to reports from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), an estimated 4.2 million people in Cuba are in need of humanitarian assistance. Restrictions on fuel imports have drastically reduced energy availability throughout the country, causing widespread power outages that are severely affecting essential national infrastructure and disrupting public

According to information received from the World Food Programme (WFP) on a 6-month period, Greece’s relevant financial support (€300,000) has begun to enable significant progress in some of the most climate-vulnerable parts of the world. Also due to El Niño, the region’s Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are already facing frequent and severe climate disasters—including

The earthquakes of 24 June 2026 in Venezuela resulted in a large-scale humanitarian response, with thousands of dead, injured and homeless, as well as severe material damage, particularly in the northern and coastal regions. Estimates of direct damage reach approximately 37 billion US dollars. International assistance for Venezuela includes rescue teams from many countries, UN

On 28.10.2025, Hurricane Melissa (Category 5 storm) hit the southwestern coast of Jamaica, causing major destruction and extensive damage including in rural and tourist areas. Economic losses are estimated at 28–32% of 2024 GDP, with a short-term reduction in production of 8–13%. A total of 1.6 million people have been affected, more than 100,000 homes

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

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Giannis Loverdos led the Greek delegation to the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), which will take place from 30 June to 3 July 2025 in Seville. This Conference aspires to shape an ambitious, renewed international framework to strengthen development financing and promote sustainable development globally. The

Greece has made a financial contribution of €10,000 to Grenada through UNICEF. This contribution will support the enhancement of UNICEF’s School Breakfast Programme, which provides students with a nutritious breakfast at school, as well as an additional meal to take home. The programme aims to address food insecurity and promote regular school attendance among children.

The ECOSOC Financing for Development Ministerial Forum (28–29 April 2025) and the Fourth Preparatory Committee Meeting for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (30 April–1 May 2025, New York) have concluded, marking another step forward in the global Financing for Development process. Greece was represented at both meetings by Ms. Eleni Nikolaidou, Deputy

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) and the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (UN CERF) posted a thank you message for Greece’s contributions in 2024, which concerned the response to humanitarian crises in Ukraine and regions of the Middle East.