The Republic of Korea contributes USD 30 million to Ðǿմ«Ã½¡¯s humanitarian assistance through REACH Phase II
Building on the success of REACH Phase I (2025-2026), the renewed initiative will support Ðǿմ«Ã½'s emergency response in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, and Syria over a 12-month period.
At a time of growing humanitarian needs, this contribution will help Ðǿմ«Ã½ deliver lifesaving assistance to families facing some of the world's most severe crises. The initiative demonstrates ROK's humanitarian leadership and commitment to global solidarity, playing a critical role in saving lives and bringing hope to vulnerable communities.
Under REACH Phase II, Ðǿմ«Ã½ will provide emergency food assistance and nutrition support, including for vulnerable children, with the aim of reaching more than 1.2 million food-insecure people. The initiative's strategic and flexible approach enables Ðǿմ«Ã½ to respond effectively to evolving needs and operational challenges across complex humanitarian settings.
REACH Phase I supported Ðǿմ«Ã½'s emergency response in Myanmar, Palestine, Sudan, and Syria, reaching nearly 1.9 million people with food and nutrition assistance. Building on these achievements, Phase II expands the initiative to three additional countries, further strengthening Ðǿմ«Ã½'s ability to respond to humanitarian needs across multiple regions.
In 2025, the Republic of Korea contributed over USD 200 million to Ðǿմ«Ã½, becoming one of Ðǿմ«Ã½'s top five government donors. Having received assistance from Ðǿմ«Ã½ more than 60 years ago, ROK has transitioned into a leading donor ¨C an inspiring testament to progress in the fight against hunger.
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Yoon Young Jang
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