A top UN humanitarian official will visit Colombia's Choco region, one of the poorest in this South American country, local media reported on Monday.
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, John Holmes, will present a donation of 5 million U.S. dollars to implement anti-poverty projects in the region, UN officials in Colombia told a local radio station.
"We expect his visit to contribute to a bigger visibility of Choco," the officials were quoted as saying.
Holmes will visit vulnerable communities in the municipalities of Condoto, Istmina, Bebedo and Quibdo, capital of Choco, where most of its residents are of African origin.
During his three-day visit, Holmes he will also hold
talks with Colombian Interior Minister Fabio Valencia and Director of Disasters
Prevention and Attention Luz Amanda Pulido. (Xinhua)
gringo michae
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... It is nice to see te UN finally helping a member Nation, but the 5 million could have beed used 4 year ago, today it will have little impact on that region of Colombia. The UN continues to be an organization slow in reacting to the needs of it's members. |
