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European Commission

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Overview

Location
Belgium
Website

Description

The main mission of the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations is to preserve lives, prevent and alleviate human suffering and safeguard the integrity and dignity of populations affected by natural disasters and man-made crises. Headquartered in Brussels with a global network of field offices, DG ECHO ensures rapid and effective delivery of EU relief assistance.