EU And UNICEF Allocate $7 Million For Two Programs In Haiti

New York City NY

08 September, 2021

4:39 PM

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The Haitian Times September 8, 2021 The European Union (EU) said that it has given €6 million, about US $7.1 million, to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to provide more food and accelerate access to water, sanitation and hygiene practices for children and their families in Haiti. About half the funds will be disbursed over three years by the European Development Fund (FED) for children in the Northwest, Northeast and Artibonite departments, among others. The organization estimates that the program will help: The organizations did not detail in the press release how the remaining funds would be used. The Haitian Times is an independent news organization that covers stories of interest to the Haitian Diaspora. Our geographic coverage is focused in the New York City Metropolitan area, South Florida and Haiti.