International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC/ Finnish Red Cross FRC humanitarian operations 2020

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will provide 7 800 000 euros for the Finnish Red Cross (FRC) in support of the operations of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen. The FRC will support the operations with material in-kind assistance and providing country delegates. The FRC will allocate a major part of the funding directly to the ICRC to contribute to its appeals. The FRC monitors the ICRC operations. The ICRC cooperates closely with national Red Cross and Red Crescent Associations and supports their action.