EC gives €10 million

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The European Commission decided, today to provide €10 million in humanitarian assistance to people in Sri Lanka who have been displaced by the conflict, a press release said

Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection, said: "Last year, the Commission allocated a total of €13 million to Sri Lanka. With this Decision, Europe is following through on its commitment to assist Sri Lanka people. Although improvements have been made in many areas, urgent needs remain and have to be addressed through adequate access for international aid the new funding will provide assistance in the areas of shelter, food assistance, water and sanitation, as well as the financing of de-mining programmes.

Particular focus will be placed on reaching the most vulnerable among the returnees, namely female-headed households, the disabled, the elderly and the children. (Source : europa.eu)

Comments - 16

Hash Wednesday, 06 October 2010 03:30 PM

hope it wont go to the accounts of ministers

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TDDC Wednesday, 06 October 2010 03:50 PM

What about EC funds for Romanian Gypsies they deported from France.? Why sudden sympathy on us?

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sltk2004 Wednesday, 06 October 2010 05:24 PM

It is their money - so they can give it to anyone they want. If we don't want, we should say no.

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demon Wednesday, 06 October 2010 05:25 PM

When will I receive the benefits?How long i have to wait? How much will I get? For how long will I receive the benefits? Do you really care about us ?

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Hippo Wednesday, 06 October 2010 06:19 PM

I wonder what the patriots will have to say. I guess they will always have an excuse when money is coming.

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Alakar Wednesday, 06 October 2010 06:49 PM

Any amount, Any country, Anyone, Any place. smpily MONEY are weclome. We are Sri Lankan !!!! something spesial in the planet

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Heamu Wednesday, 06 October 2010 07:24 PM

please provide €10 million to each of our minister. They are very poor.

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UPFA Wednesday, 06 October 2010 07:27 PM

better if they can give some "relief goods" must be described "Not for Sale"

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AJ Wednesday, 06 October 2010 09:33 PM

Ministers hearing this are toasting on arrack and champagne. 10 million euors richer, biggest pay day ever

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AJ Wednesday, 06 October 2010 09:37 PM

massive pay day for ministers and a great fat pay day .10 million euors richer. woooohoooo you beauty

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patriot Thursday, 07 October 2010 12:43 AM

we are rich and we know everything. we dont wont your money

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Calistus Jayatilleke Thursday, 07 October 2010 02:13 AM

Let us hope and ;pray that this money does not end up in some "Helping Hambanthota" project of a politician.

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knight Rider Thursday, 07 October 2010 03:21 AM

how much of it will be contributed to the Ministers Benefits Fund ? wonder what the lemon puff Crown Prince has to say about all these inflow of monetary support from foreign governments he used to hate so much.

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Wasantha Thursday, 07 October 2010 03:55 AM

Instead of GSP plus?. However, who can give a guarantee that ministers & relevant official would not "Rob?." This culture cannot change specially under the present regime. It has become a part & parcel from top to the bottom.

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Yuri Thursday, 07 October 2010 03:56 AM

you must be kiding... what it will help.. its nothing, if they give to europing tourist, they may give on the hnd of the people who needs

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Hippo Thursday, 07 October 2010 06:56 AM

A typical so called patriot.

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