Disaster Packages Arrive in Kyrgyzstan to Aid Victims of Civil Violence
Summary
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Office of the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia under its Operation Provide Hope program, the disaster packages will be some of the first relief goods to reach the people affected by the violence.For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been working in partnership with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Office of the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia under its Operation Provide Hope program, the disaster packages will be some of the first relief goods to reach the people affected by the violence.On June 10, brutal violence broke out in the city of Osh and spread to Jalal-Abad and adjacent territories.With security still not fully restored, many people remain cut off from aid and are in desperate need of medical supplies and food items.Rang Hee Kim, Senior Director of Counterpart’s Humanitarian Assistance Programs, remarked that “Counterpart has long-term and strong partnerships with organizations and communities in the Kyrgyz Republic.For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been working in partnership with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.