The European Union also provides financial assistance for the purchase of machinery to be used in the construction of the harbour.27 Following a severe storm in May 2001, which caused extensive damage to homes, the hospital and a community centre, the United Kingdom announced that it would provide a £75,000 aid package.28 In 2002 the United Kingdom funded the installation of computers in Tristan da Cunha's school, as well as computer training for adults and children.29
À la suite de la violente tempête de mai 2001 qui a très gravement endommagé des habitations, l'hôpital et un centre social, le Royaume-Uni a annoncé qu'il fournirait une aide d'un montant global de 75 000 livres sterling. En 2002, le Royaume-Uni a financé l'installation d'ordinateurs dans l'école de Tristan da Cunha ainsi qu'un programme de formation à l'informatique destiné aux adultes et aux enfants.