Nigeria: UN allocates US$5m for anticipated floods early responses - ITREALMS

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The United Nations (UN) Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has released US$5 million from the Central Emergency Fund (CERF) for anticipatory action for floods in Nigeria.

This was announced by the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, who highlighted the need to act ahead of predictable shocks based on strong risk analysis.

Gaza crisis: Canada allocates funding to partners - ITREALMS

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The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, on Tuesday said that Canada has allocated an initial $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs stemming from the crisis in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Israel and neighbouring areas, reports ITREALMS.

This funding supports United Nations and Red Cross appeals and will help Canada’s partners to provide food, water, emergency medical assistance, protection services and other life-saving assistance.