The tenet of the Hungarian government’s humanitarian policy is that help must be taken where there is trouble, rather than bringing problems here. East Africa is one of the main sources of migration towards Europe, and therefore, as part of the Hungary Helps Programme, the cabinet will provide aid worth HUF 483 million for the Mai-Aini refugee camp operated by church organisations in Ethiopia, and a further HUF 161 million for a hospital. The Hungarian government will grant a further HUF 161 million for the operation of the clinic of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church in Migbare-Senay. The aid will strengthen local communities and will enable them to remain near to their native land, thereby alleviating the pressure of migration on Europe. Since its inception in 2017, the Hungary Helps Programme has enabled some 35,000 people to opt to stay in their native land instead of leaving their home countries.

Source: Ethiopian News June 27, 2019 10:30 UTC