EU Allocates €1.9 Billion for Humanitarian Aid in 2025, with €510 Million for Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa
The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian assistance of €510 million to Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries in 2025. This funding is part of the EU’s overall humanitarian budget for 2025, which totals €1.9 billion.
According to Hadja Lahbib, EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, “With more than 300 million people needing humanitarian assistance in 2025, the EU is upholding its commitment to help those most in need as a leading humanitarian aid donor.” Lahbib emphasised that the EU’s humanitarian aid funding will support partners on the ground, including the UN family, the Red Cross/Red Crescent family, and international and local government and non-governmental organizations.
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The EU’s humanitarian aid will be allocated across various regions, including the Middle East and North Africa, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia and the Pacific. In Africa, the funding will support vulnerable people across the continent, with a focus on West and Central Africa, the Sahel, the Lake Chad basin, North-West Nigeria, Central Africa, the Great Lakes region, and the Greater Horn of Africa.
Lahbib also reiterated the importance of safe and unimpeded access to people in need, stating, “Funding is not enough – we need to be able to reach the most vulnerable. And for this, there is an urgent need for all parties to respect International Humanitarian Law.”
The European Commission has been providing humanitarian aid since 1992, reaching millions of people across the globe each year. The EU’s assistance is delivered through humanitarian partner organizations, and the Commission tracks the use of EU funds closely to ensure they are well spent.
In addition to the initial allocation, the EU has also reserved more than €295 million for worldwide actions, responding to sudden-onset emergencies and unforeseen humanitarian crises that may arise throughout the year. Furthermore, over €110 million will be committed to horizontal activities, including innovative projects and policy initiatives.
The EU’s humanitarian aid funding is a crucial lifeline for millions of people affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and other crises around the world. As the EU continues to provide humanitarian assistance, it remains committed to upholding the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.