Press release: EU Children of Peace initiative: €1 million to assist children affected by Ebola

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Series Details IP/15/5584 (07.09.15)
Publication Date 07/09/2015
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On 7 September 2015 the European Commission provided an additional €1 million in funding so that children orphaned and affected by Ebola receive education and psychosocial support. The amount is part of the overall funding of €11 million allocated in 2015 for educational projects in conflict areas under the EU Children of Peace initiative.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-5584_en.htm
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ESO: Background information: EU Children of Peace: a lasting legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize supporting thousands of children worldwide http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-children-of-peace-a-lasting-legacy-of-the-nobel-peace-prize-supporting-thousands-of-children-worldwide/
European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: MEMO/15/5585, 07.09.15: Q&A - EU Children of Peace: EU supports education projects for children in emergencies http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-15-5585_en.htm
EurActiv, 08.09.15: Brussels pledges €1 million to help children affected by Ebola http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/brussels-pledges-eu1-million-help-children-affected-ebola-317406

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