Germany contributes to UNHCR Nepal

September 4, 2006
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The Government of Federal Republic of Germany has contributed 100,000 Euros to UNHCR Nepal as part of Humanitarian Assistance and International Protection for the Bhutanese refugees in Nepal.

In a statement on Monday, the refugee agency said this contribution was in response to a specific proposal submitted to the German government last month to continue its support for the protection and assistance to the refugees. Of the total contribution, 70,000 Euros will be used for shelter, food, water and sanitation and remaining 30,000 Euros for international protection, monitoring and coordination, the agency said. Germany is one of the regular contributors to UNHCR Nepal.

UNHCR provides assists to around 106,000 Bhutanese refugees in Nepal for the last 17 years.