France has contributed 250,000 euros to Tanzania aimed at supporting cash hand out to refugees programme.
According to a statement by the World Food Programme, the money would benefit refugees housed in a number of camps in the country’s Kasulu District, the Citizen reports.
France last year also contributed 750,000 euros for helping the refugees.
Part of the statement seen by the Citizen stated; “This contribution confirms the commitment of the French government towards food security and inclusive approaches.”
In December last year, the WFP started contributing $9 to 10,000 refugees each month as part of pilot programme , implemented in collaboration with partners including the Tanzania’s government and the UNHCR, the report said.
Under the programme, refugees receive fortified vegetable oil and porridge blend and in the place of maize meal, pulses and salt, they receive cash.
The WFP is currently providing similar cash payments to 9.6 million refugees in 54 countries globally.
