Funafuti – The resources allocated by the Italian Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGCS) has allocated a total of €400.000 to support the Pacific countries affected by Hurricane Pam. A few days ago, the DGCS set a contribution of €300.000 in favor of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for relief and assistance activities in Vanuatu. The Foreign Affairs Ministry granted a further contribution of €100.000 to the Federation destined to the Tuvalu islands, under the regional response plan. In collaboration with the National Societies of the Red Cross, there will be interventions in priority areas such as emergency rescue, the provision of emergency shelters, health, water and sanitation, as well as restoring livelihoods. Emergency activities will be complemented by actions aimed at strengthening local capacities to prepare and respond to natural disasters. (9Colonne)
