Singapore Government Press Release

Media Relations Division, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts

MITA Building, 140 Hill Street, 2nd Storey, Singapore 179369

Tel: 6837-9666

SINGAPORE’S HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO LEBANON

The Singapore Government has pledged US$50,000 to the Flash Appeal for the Humanitarian needs of Lebanon, that was launched by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. This contribution goes towards international efforts to provide for the emergency food, shelter, healthcare and protection needs of civilians affected by the ongoing situation in Lebanon. The Singapore Government’s contribution is intended to kick-start a nation-wide appeal that the Singapore Red Cross Society (SRCS) will be launching for its “Lebanon Humanitarian Fund”.

Singapore’s assistance is made in recognition of the importance of international support and collaboration to respond to the humanitarian situation in Lebanon.

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

27 JULY 2006