USAID announces additional $25 million in winter aid to Ukraine. Press release

The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $25 million to support vulnerable people in Ukraine during the harsh winter. Ongoing attacks by Russian forces on critical infrastructure and housing in Ukraine have reduced the ability of the civilian population to survive cold winter temperatures, which is expected to increase humanitarian needs, especially those living in damaged habitat or in conflict. The reason ran among the people.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the announcement today during a visit to a mass center in Irpin where conflict-affected internally displaced persons, including older persons and other vulnerable groups, are sheltering.

With these new funds, the United States will expand its existing winter planning and response efforts, providing assistance to about 75,000 of the most affected families, primarily in eastern Ukraine where Putin’s unprovoked invasion has destroyed infrastructure and essential services. has been destroyed. USAID partner International Organization for Migration will increase additional humanitarian aid to help vulnerable Ukrainians survive the winter, including multi-purpose cash assistance, shelter assistance, and water, sanitation, and sanitation assistance, with more on the way in the coming months.

This additional assistance follows USAID Administrator Samantha Power’s announcement of a $55 million investment in Ukraine’s heating infrastructure in Kyiv during her visit in early October, as well as a $216 million investment in winterization-specific humanitarian aid. , bringing the total contribution of USAID to winterization aid to date. $271 million. USAID and our humanitarian partners continue to rapidly increase winter assistance for at-risk populations in Ukraine, including the provision of winter-specific household items, thermal blankets and warm clothing, as well as supplies of major heating equipment and fuel . and the long-term needs of vulnerable families.

As one of the largest humanitarian donors to Ukraine, the United States has supported humanitarian partners in the country since 2014. During fiscal year 2022, the United States provided more than $1.5 billion in humanitarian aid to support conflict-affected people and migrants inside Ukraine. to neighboring countries, including over $1 billion from USAID. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and will continue to provide life-saving assistance to those who need it most.