News release | 28 October 2021
The funding, made through the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), came at a critical time when the country was engulfed by multiple shocks, including conflict, political unrest, and the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The country’s food situation has deteriorated dramatically over the past year,” said Luc Verna, who oversees