Country: Myanmar Source: World Food Programme MANDALAY – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a EUR 5 million contribution from the European Union (EU) to address the food security of communities devastated by the deadly earthquake in Myanmar.Through this funding from the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), WFP will provide food or cash for food to those most impacted by the earthquake, as well as specialized nutrition support for children and mothers. WFP will deliver the assistance directly to people in need, working with local partners and non-governmental organisations.The contribution follows a recent joint EU and WFP field visit to earthquake-hit Mandalay, where officials observed the ongoing struggle of affected communities.Nearly 2.8 million food insecure people were affected by the earthquake in the hardest hit townships.“Even before the devastating earthquake struck Myanmar, humanitarian aid was a lifeline for its people amid ongoing conflict. In the face of this tragedy, the EU remains steadfast in its commitment. Together with trusted partners like the World Food Programme, we are delivering life-saving assistance, and we will continue to do so,” said Mr. Luc Verna, who oversees EU humanitarian programmes in Myanmar.WFP reached 400,000 people with emergency food, cash for food, and nutrition support in the worst affected regions including Mandalay, Sagaing, southern Shan and Nay Pyi Taw, during its initial response. Starting from early June, WFP will provide two months of targeted support and recovery initiatives for 150,000 people.“The earthquake was a disaster on top of an ongoing crisis that has existed since 2021,” said Michael Dunford, WFP Representative and Country Director in Myanmar. “The monsoon will make things even tougher, and this crucial humanitarian funding from the EU will allow WFP to meet the needs of the people who find themselves in a desperate situation.”While addressing needs in earthquake-hit areas, the EU and WFP urge the international community to act on the immense needs of millions affected by conflict across the country. Due to severe funding gaps, WFP was forced to cut lifesaving assistance to more than one million people in Myanmar since April. Before the earthquake, 20 million people already needed humanitarian assistance.This latest contribution brings EU support for WFP Myanmar to EUR 8.9 million (USD 10 million) in 2025; the largest contributor to WFP’s efforts to address hunger in the crisis hit country.Photos are available here.# # #About EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid:The European Union and its Member States are among the leading donors of humanitarian aid in the world. Relief assistance is an expression of European solidarity with people in need all around the world. It aims to save lives, prevent and alleviate human suffering, and safeguard the integrity and human dignity of populations affected by disasters and crises.Through its Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations department, the European Union helps millions of victims of conflict and disasters every year. With headquarters in Brussels and a global network of field offices, the EU provides assistance to the most vulnerable people on the basis of humanitarian needs.About WFP:The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, via @wfp_media and @WFPAsiaPacificContactFor more information please contact:Lisa Hastert, EU Humanitarian Aid regional office, Email: lisa.hastert@echofield.euHtet Oo Linn, WFP/ Yangon, Email: htetoo.linn@wfp.org