The UK gives $1 million assistance to St Vincent and the Grenadines
The new contribution of £550,000 (USD 695,000) totals UK funding over £800,000 (USD 1 million) since the outbreak began on 9 April and will be delivered via the World Food Program (WFP).
2024-07-07 15:36:35

https://twitter.com/UKinCaribbean/status/1387431669737603075
This announcement follows the UK's earlier commitment of £200,000 (USD 278,000) to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), which enabled the immediate mobilization of local support teams and urgent supplies for initial relief. Prior to the explosive eruption, the UK also provided £51,000 (USD 70,000) for aircraft/helicopter surveillance installations and equipment to analyze changes in the volcano and promote the early warning of a timely evacuation. Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, said, "We stand united with the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines at this challenging time. We are all moved by the scenes of devastation and human misery that this volcano has wrought." "I am delighted that the UK acted within 24 hours of the first outbreak to vitally support the CDEMA regional response. This further support will urgently provide assistance to those most affected by the impact of the volcano, including those currently displaced and living in shelters." In addition to our bilateral support, the United Kingdom also supports the international response in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The United Kingdom is a key donor to the United Nations Central Emergency Fund (CERF), which has so far allocated $ 1 million (approximately £719,000) for water, sanitation and hygiene, and to support livelihoods. The United Kingdom is a donor to the International Federation of the Red Cross Emergency Relief Fund (DREF), which has provided funding of approximately £209,000 (USD 290,000) to the Red Cross response. It is about water and sanitation, livelihood support and shelter. In addition to this emergency aid, the United Kingdom has an ongoing development assistance program to St Vincent and the Grenadines, totaling more than £40 million (approximately US $55.5 million). It will make a critical contribution to the country's long-term recovery from the eruption, and includes:- Funding for critical infrastructure projects.
- Upgrading health care facilities.
- Supporting disaster management systems.
- Green energy and youth programs.
Monika Walker is a senior journalist specializing in regional and international politics, offering in-depth analysis on governance, diplomacy, and key global developments. With a degree in International Journalism, she is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through factual reporting. She also covers world news across every genre, providing readers with balanced and timely insights that connect the Caribbean to global conversations.
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