US and World Food Programme Deliver Cash Aid to Lao Flood Victims

The United States and the World Food Programme have provided 19.26 billion kip, which is approximately 900,000 US dollars, in cash assistance to flood-affected families in Savannakhet Province in Laos. Khao San Pathet Lao reported that the joint effort was carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. [1]

According to Khao San Pathet Lao, the emergency financial aid reaches 15,000 people across 18 severely affected villages. These communities are situated within four specific districts, which are Songkhone, Champhone, Xaybuly, and Xonbuly. [1]

Khao San Pathet Lao reported that each beneficiary receives the equivalent of 60 US dollars. This cash payment is designed to help families cover their household food and nutritional requirements for 30 days. [1]

The World Food Programme is an international organisation within the United Nations that provides food assistance globally. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Rome, it is the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. [2]