The United Nations has released $12 million relief assistance for victims of Typhoon Odette, a week after the powerful tropical cyclone battered several regions in the Philippines.
UN undersecretary-general for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said the aid will be coming from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund.
I am releasing $12 million from @UNCERF to help deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to support the Government-led response to Super #TyphoonRai in the #Philippines. pic.twitter.com/gnurKARVeNGustavo Gonzalez of the UN country team in the Philippines welcomed the news, saying it will bring relief to people affected by the calamity.
We’re grateful for the @UNCERF contribution of US 12 M to Humanitarian Needs &Priorities Plan pic.twitter.com/0FMC1JKQgnThe Department of Foreign Affairs thanked Gustavo and the international community for the support following the launch by the UN Humanitarian Country Team of the plan to respond to needs of calamity victims.
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