The contribution will be paid, in coordination with the Famine Relief Fund, to a number of agencies, including the World Food Program, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.“.
The announcement of the Emirati contribution came during the briefing given by the United Nations Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, on the drought in the Horn of Africa..
UAE Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, said: “The UAE attaches great importance to ensuring the stability of the Horn of Africa, as the repercussions of climate change in the region have exacerbated the humanitarian situation.”
He continued, “Therefore, the commitment we made today will ensure the readiness of humanitarian agencies to support regions that need urgent assistance,” according to the Emirates News Agency, WAM.
The UAE’s contribution comes as part of the efforts made in the field of humanitarian work, as the Emirates Red Crescent and the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works have operated an air bridge and moved a relief ship to deliver humanitarian aid to those affected by drought in Somalia..