UK gives new volcano relief for St Vincent and the Grenadines
The UK will give further support to provide food, clean water and other essential items, for an estimated 13,000 people affected by the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano.
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Funding will help families meet their essential needs for three months
Contribution will go to World Food Programme, in response to UN appeal
The UK will give further support to provide food, clean water and other essential items, for an estimated 13,000 people affected by the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
The new £550,000 ($695,000 USD) contribution takes the total UK funding to over £800,000 ($1m USD) since the eruption began on April 9th and will be delivered via the World Food Programme (WFP).
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UK gives new volcano relief for St Vincent and the Grenadines
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UK will help provide food, water and other essentials, following volcanic eruption on St Vincent
Funding will help families meet their essential needs for three months
Contribution will go to World Food Programme, in response to UN appeal
The UK will give further support to provide food, clean water and other essential items, for an estimated 13,000 people affected by the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
The new £550,000 ($695,000 USD) contribution takes the total UK funding to over £800,000 ($1m USD) since the eruption began on April 9th and will be delivered via the World Food Programme (WFP).
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