Stories

Migrant workers – managing flows, embracing the benefits and reducing vulnerability

Interview with Henriette Geiger, Director, People and Peace, Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development, European Commission.

This photo story shows the construction of key water source in Abore Village in Somalia. It is the first of its kind in the remote village in Gedo Region of Somalia. This water system is used to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic.

Aqua4Sudan is helping to create new streams of income for the people of Gala’ Alnahal in Sudan

Emergency budgetary support to Cabo Verde in response to the COVID-19 Crisis

Charcoal is the main source of energy for cooking in many cities in sub-Saharan Africa. Due to growing demand and unchecked exploitation, charcoal is a main driver of forest degradation. The EU has teamed up with CIFOR to address this issue.

The Fijian Ministry of Agriculture is distributing Agriculture Response Packages for COVID-19 in collaboration with the EU funded Fiji Pro-Resilient programme to ensure access to adequate food in Ra province, Fiji.

Strong health systems are key to tackling pandemics such as COVID-19. Through direct budget support, the EU helps strengthen health systems across Africa, building up countries’ capacities to deliver vital health services to their citizens.

Digitalisation is a strategic priority in Turkmenistan. Digital transformation is becoming more and more popular among enterprises regardless of their location, in main cities or rural areas, with a focus on communication technology and e-commerce.