PM Szydło at the World Humanitarian Summit: Poland has doubled its humanitarian aid in 2016

Currently, Poland's Prime Minister Beata Szydło is on a visit to Turkey, attending the World Humanitarian Summit, organised by the United Nations in Istanbul on May 23-24. "We are here because we do not agree to leave millions people in the world without help and chance for development. Our presence is a proof that despite enormous efforts of states, governments, communities, international organizations and NGOs, so many people still do not have a chance for a decent life," Beata Szydło proclaimed her speech. "Our actions should focus on direct support for countries affected by humanitarian crises. This should be implemented through the support of states' own social and economic potentials. That is why Poland has doubled its humanitarian aid this year and will be increasing it all the time in subsequent years," Polish Prime Minister proposed. According to UN chief Ban Ki Moon's report, the total costs of humanitarian aid in 2015 for some 120 million people in need amounted to $19.5 billion. In 2016, the United Nations is appealing for a staggering $20 billion in funds to meet humanitarian needs, which is five times the level a decade ago.