Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a grant of 50,000 euros to support the humanitarian action “Solidarity with Uzbekistan”, initiated by a group of compatriots living in the UK and France, Dunyo reported.

This contribution will be in addition to the funds already collected under the campaign to help medical institutions and the most vulnerable segments of the population in Uzbekistan in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

To date, the efforts of representatives of the Uzbek diaspora in Europe, the USA and Canada have raised more than 21 thousand euros. In order to raise funds, the organizers of the action held a number of charity workshops, in particular on Uzbek folk dances and cooking Uzbek national dishes. Such events will continue.

The project partner in Uzbekistan is the Ezgu Amal Foundation, which, in agreement with the initiators of the action, will distribute funds for social and medical needs for the most vulnerable segments of the country's population. The specific volumes and types of assistance will be determined based on the current situation.

The EBRD press service noted that a transparent, detailed and regular report, including through the media and social networks, will be submitted on the implementation of the action.