The European Union has allocated K621,000 Emergency Aid to landslide victims in Enga Province.
European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Mr. Janez Lenarčič announced on Wednesday May 29th, an initial Euro 150,000 (PGK 621,000) for immediate emergency assistance to the people and communities affected by the devastating landslide in Mulitaka, Pogera District in the Enga Province.
A statement issued, reveals that this funding, to be channelled through the humanitarian agencies already present on site, will prioritize the provision of basic and essential items for the people displaced by the landslide.
The statement further said that this emergency funding is to be made available through the ‘ Emergency Toolbox’, one of the instruments that European Union uses to assist in unforeseen, sudden-onset crises.
Meantime, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships Ms. Jutta Urpilainen has also expressed her condolences and assurance of support to the affected families and communities.