Funding of £250,000 to support more than 120,000 people in communities most affected by the violence and unrest in South and West Darfur was today announced by the Executive.
The funding will contribute to the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund's (SCIAF) emergency effort which is ongoing in the area.
Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture Linda Fabiani said:
"I am delighted to be able to offer support of £250,000 to help those most in need in South and West Darfur.
"With the arrival of the rainy season, we are looking at immediate and practical solutions to support impoverished and displaced people. In an area where three quarters of the population are farmers, this money from the Scottish government will provide essential seeds, tools and training to allow people to begin planting to feed themselves and their families."
Very worthwhile, I am sure. But I have to point out that £250,000 spread around 120,000 people will not go very far - I make it slightly less than £2.09 per head. How many seeds, tools and training will that buy you? And what about the other 2 million displaced persons in Darfur?
Nevertheless, I suppose that every little helps ...
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