1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,400 Humanitarian aid offers a lifeline to crisis victims throughout the world. 2 00:00:04,400 --> 00:00:06,800 For millions, it's their only hope. 3 00:00:06,800 --> 00:00:11,600 That's why the European Union helps people caught up in natural disasters and wars. 4 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:14,000 The aid goes to those who are most vulnerable, 5 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:17,000 in sudden emergencies and lengthy conflicts, 6 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:20,800 in high-profile situations and forgotten crises. 7 00:00:20,800 --> 00:00:25,200 A speedy and effective response saves lives. 8 00:00:25,200 --> 00:00:29,200 ECHO, the European Commission's humanitarian aid.