According to a press statement issued by Embassy of Germany in Kathmandu, one million euro of this amount was extended to the World Food Programme (WFP) for logistics and for setting up emergency telecommunications, while half a million euro was given to OCHA to support their coordination work on the ground.
Likewise, one million euro has been parceled out to various German aid organizations.The first relief flights left Germany for Nepal on April 26, one day after the disaster. Numerous German relief organizations are working on the ground, providing medical support and humanitarian goods, according to the statement.
On April 27th, a flight carrying a team of German Red Cross and Federal Agency for Technical Relief took off for Nepal carrying tents, blankets and hygiene kits and an urgently needed water purification units.
Two water purification units have already been set to work and are dispensing 10,000 liters of clean water every hour.
GIZ is also actively supporting the Ministry of Health and Population in its coordination efforts. "We are also assessing potential support to the rehabilitation of Bhaktapur. Government of the Federal Republic of Germany will make every effort to support the rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts of the Government of Nepal," added the statement.
Norway provides additional NOK 100 million to Nepal
The Norwegian Government has announced to provide an additional NOK 100 million to the relief effort in Nepal after the earthquake in April 25. This will bring Norway's total support in response to the earthquake in Nepal to NOK 130 million.
"There is a huge need for assistance both in the short and the long term," a statement issued by Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu quoted Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg as saying.
"Relief efforts are underway, although it has not been possible to gain a full overview of the situation in many places. It is difficult to map the situation and the need for assistance. It is important that the Nepalese authorities are given the opportunity to lead this work together with the UN. At the same time, we are aware that much of the immediate assistance is being provided by the local population and small organisations that are responding to the needs in their communities," said Ms Solberg.
"Our most important task is to help to ensure that the international relief effort is effective. The Nepalese authorities and the UN must be in charge. The various actors taking part need knowledge about the country and need to prioritise their efforts in line with the population's needs. We commend the Norwegian NGOs in Nepal for their rapid response and strong commitment to helping those affected," said Norwegian Minister for Foreign Affairs Borge Brende.
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