On Wednesday 14 January 2026, Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade reported on the country’s rapid humanitarian response to a series of natural disasters that struck several regions worldwide towards the end of 2025.
According to the ministry, Luxembourg mobilised swiftly to support affected populations from the Caribbean to Southeast Asia, deploying a coordinated response that combined financial contributions through international partners with in-kind assistance drawn from its pre-positioned emergency stockpiles.
Following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean, the Grand Duchy activated its assistance mechanisms within the framework of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM). As part of this response, twelve generators and 2,000 emergency shelters were delivered to Jamaica to address immediate needs. In addition, a financial contribution of €250,000 was allocated to Jamaica via the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
In view of the regional scale of the disaster, Luxembourg also supported the World Food Programme (WFP) with €250,000 for Haiti and €250,000 for Cuba, in order to ensure rapid access to food assistance for affected populations.
A few weeks later, Luxembourg’s emergency stockpile was mobilised in Southeast Asia after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused extensive damage in Vietnam. A total of 150 family tents and 138 kitchen sets were supplied to address essential needs. Luxembourg was the first country to offer material assistance under the UCPM in this case, demonstrating its rapid response capacity.
Following a strong earthquake in the Philippines, the Grand Duchy provided a financial contribution of €250,000 via the IFRC to support emergency operations and assistance for those affected.
In response to Tropical Cyclone Senyar in Indonesia, the ministry added that Luxembourg allocated €250,000 to the WFP, strengthening food assistance and supporting humanitarian efforts for impacted communities.
Finally, Tropical Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka led to major population displacement and significant humanitarian needs. The Grand Duchy responded with a combined approach, providing €250,000 via the IFRC and €100,000 through the NGO PADEM, alongside in-kind assistance deployed through the UCPM. This included 120 family tents, 156 kitchen sets and 64 folding beds to help rapidly improve living conditions for displaced persons.
The ministry concluded that these interventions highlight Luxembourg’s continued commitment to providing rapid and effective support to populations affected by natural disasters, combining financial aid with material assistance to address needs identified on the ground.
