Source: Government of the Netherlands
Country: Aruba (The Netherlands), Haiti
The Dutch government is giving 458,000 euro to assist the people of Aruba, hit by Hurricane Ivan. The aid for Aruba is a contribution to an appeal raised by the Aruban Red Cross, aimed at assisting the worst affected victims.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also making 250,000 euro available for the victims of Hurricane Jeanne in Haiti. The International Federation of the Red Cross will use the money for direct emergency aid (food, blankets, etcetera), drinking water, and shelter.
