The European Union has pledged more than €710 million ($810 million) in EU humanitarian aid for people affected by conflicts, disasters and other crises worldwide.
A large share of the package will support programmes in sub-Saharan Africa. The funding covers migration, displacement, food insecurity and health emergencies.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the package on Saturday.
EU humanitarian aid puts major focus on Africa
According to the European Commission, €380 million ($430 million) will support migration-related programmes in sub-Saharan Africa.
The funding will focus on protecting vulnerable migrants. It will also support voluntary returns and reintegration.
Von der Leyen said the funding would support displaced people across Africa as well as the communities hosting them.
Meanwhile, another €97 million ($110 million) will address growing humanitarian needs across sub-Saharan Africa.
The money will target crises linked to conflict, food insecurity, malnutrition and climate-related shocks.
Funding to support Ebola response in DR Congo
Part of the package will also support efforts against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.
The European Commission said €7.5 million ($8.5 million) would go towards the Ebola response in DR Congo.
The funding will also support preparations for possible future health emergencies.
In addition, €10 million ($11.5 million) will support peace and stability efforts in Africa’s Great Lakes region.
The region continues to face armed conflict and humanitarian pressures.
Lebanon, Palestinian territories and Ukraine receive aid
The EU package also includes funding outside Africa.
The Palestinian territories and Lebanon will receive €103 million ($117 million) to support vulnerable populations.
Ukraine will receive another €52 million ($59 million) for humanitarian assistance and emergency preparedness.
Von der Leyen said conflicts, extreme weather and rising living costs were disrupting lives around the world.
EU announces additional health investments
The European Commission also announced three Global Gateway investments during the UN General Assembly in New York.
One initiative will use an EU guarantee to help mobilise private investment in health and nutrition businesses in sub-Saharan Africa.
Another involves a European Investment Bank loan to expand vaccine and biological medicine production in Colombia.
Meanwhile, Ethiopia will receive €60 million ($68 million) to strengthen primary healthcare.
The latest package places Africa at the centre of several EU humanitarian and development initiatives. It includes support for displaced communities, vulnerable migrants and people facing conflict, hunger and disease.