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November 27, 2018 – The United Nations (UN) approved, on November 26, through the Central Emergency Response Fund, an amount of $ 9.2 million to assist the United Nations Venezuela, which will be distributed to 5 of its agencies in the Caribbean nation.
According to information posted on its website, this amount represents 1.89% of the more than 400 000 million dollars allocated to 47 countries.
The World Health Organization will receive the largest budget ($ 3,650,870) as its goal is to ensure the capacity to provide emergency care in health facilities, a priority to better meet needs of the population. vulnerable in Venezuela, says the UN in its report.
At the same time, the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) will receive $ 2,662,108 to be used for the nutritional recovery of children under 5, pregnant women and nursing mothers in danger or the deterioration of the diet, including the full protection of children. children in 8 states.
This is the first time that Venezuela receives such assistance because its approval is subject to its prior approval by the government.
In addition, an emergency fund of $ 6,203,340 has been approved to address the Venezuelan migrant crisis.
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