The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has released 140,720 euros in emergency funding from its Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to facilitate the immediate mobilization of resources and relief for the people affected by floods.

In a today's press release, the European Commission supports the DREF by reimbursing the fund for grants made to address localized, small-scale disasters under the current funding agreement of 1.5 million euros. Through its support, the European Commission shows its solidarity with the International Federation's swift response and the people affected by the disaster.

The Moldovan Red Cross replied swiftly helping some 8,000 people in 10 of the most affected villages with food, hygiene kits, water, blankets and bed linen as well as the provision of adequate satiation.

The Disaster Relief Emergency Fund was established in 1985 and is supported by contributions from donors. Each time a National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society needs immediate financial support to respond to a disaster, it can request funds from the DREF as a loan of start-up funding or as grant.

A charity show, Help Your Fellows, in which about 20 Moldovan singers are to participate, will be held at the open-air theatre today starting from 19:00 to help flood victims.

Finance Ministry's operative data show that more than 14.5 million lei (over 900,000 euros) has been transferred to an account to help flood victims.
Moldpres
[ 2010-07-21 ]