Humanitarian funding from the European Union (EU), which is facilitating the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support more than 700,000 Ukrainians with multidisciplinary support this winter, which is billed as “the most challenging season for the country”.
“Those affected by war and displaced will face new and growing challenges as war drags on and winter envelops us,” said Mr. Ukraine”.
Increased support
IOM’s winter support includes refurbishment of the collective centers for displaced persons; improve water supply, sewage and heating systems; repair damaged houses; and distributes thermal blankets, bedding, mattresses and toiletries.
In addition, solid fuel and cash assistance are also being provided to help people sustain themselves with flexible means during the extreme cold season.
IOM will also use EU funding to stockpile critical items, ensure continued contact with those affected by the war in Ukraine and assist its partners in meeting their needs. urgency in the field.
“Our main priority is to support warm, safe and dignified conditions to help people get through the next few months,” explained Nguyen.
‘urgent need’
In the future, mobile crews will carry out repairs at 375 dormitories and social institutions by improving insulation, fixing leaky roofs, replacing broken windows and installing more showers.
IOM will refurbish 5,800 private homes and distribute emergency shelter kits for people to make the necessary improvements themselves.
The UN agency will also assist municipalities in areas recently recaptured by the Ukrainian government with construction materials and generators.
Claudia Amaral, EU Head of Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine, said: “As the attacks continue to leave millions without reliable access to electricity, heating and water, our humanitarian partners Our leadership as IOM continues to work to meet the most pressing needs.
need 18 million
About 18 million Ukrainians, or 40% of the country’s population, need humanitarian assistance, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN).OCHA) estimate.
And continued attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure have increased the devastating impact of the war on those most affected.
Latest IOM survey shows that despite numerous incursions into the country’s heating and electricity supply infrastructure, Ukrainians plan to spend the winter in their current locations.
Only 7% of nationwide respondents surveyed said they were actively considering leaving.
Meanwhile, private resources for survival are becoming scarce, as 43% of families in Ukraine have run out of savings.
