The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has announced a €72 million humanitarian aid package to save 87 million people. Finland announced the fresh humanitarian aid package for 2026, throwing its weight behind the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and its ambitious plan to reach 87 million people in desperate need.
Finland allocates €72 million to combat humanitarian crisis
Reaffirming Finland’s commitment to global solidarity, Finnish officials also appreciate the indispensable role OCHA plays in mobilizing and coordinating relief efforts worldwide.
Speaking on the development, Anna Vittie, Director of the Unit for Humanitarian Assistance, confirmed the Nordic nation’s full backing.
“We have listened closely to your alarm on the unprecedented humanitarian funding crisis facing the global community,” Vittie stated.
She added that funding shortfalls have forced difficult choices in life-saving programs that reach millions of people in need.
Finnish official urges global community to save 87 million people
Vittie, also revealed that nearly 80 per cent of the allocated €72 million would be channelled through the United Nations system. She also issued a passionate appeal to the international community.
The Finland official encourage other nations to join Finland in supporting the hyper-prioritized plan aimed at preserving 87 million lives this year.
In response, Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, praised Finland’s timely intervention. He also called on other donors to sustain the momentum.
“Finland standing in solidarity with people in crisis – backing our shared plan to save 87 million lives this year. Thank you. Let’s keep the momentum going,” Fletcher said.
In a recent development, Germany announced support for OCHA to save 87 million lives with a mega donation of $1.2 billion.
Meanwhile, OCHA announced $1.4 billion appeal to address the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The funding will target 7.3 million people facing life-threatening needs in one of the world’s most neglected crises.