The European Union has released an additional €200,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to support Vietnam following the impact of typhoon Kalmaegi. This new contribution comes on top of the €650,000 provided the previous month in response to earlier tropical cyclones that intensified monsoon rains and triggered severe flooding across the country.
To strengthen the relief effort, the EU activated the Copernicus Emergency Management Service in October to produce satellite-based maps that assist authorities and humanitarian partners in coordinating and delivering aid effectively. This activation supports rapid assessment of affected areas and enhances operational planning.
The EU has a history of providing humanitarian assistance to Vietnam in times of crisis. Last year, after the destructive cyclone Yagi, the EU contributed €800,000 to help affected communities recover. Vietnam has also triggered the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to request in-kind assistance, enabling coordinated support from EU Member States through a unified communication channel.
The European Union and its Member States remain the world’s largest donors of humanitarian aid, driven by a commitment to saving lives, reducing suffering, and protecting the dignity of people affected by natural disasters and crises. Through its Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations department, supported by headquarters and a global network of field offices, the EU delivers needs-based assistance to millions of vulnerable people every year.
