Ukraine – Humanitarian Pooled Fund – OCHA 2022

January 2022 – Ukraine an estimated 2.9 million people require humanitarian assistance due to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine with women and the elderly bearing the brunt of the ongoing hostilities. Access to essential services is severely hindered particularly across the “contact line” in the country’s east. The shock of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic added pressure on a weakened healthcare system while the provision of social services struggled. Protection remains a key concern with significant mine contamination and indiscriminate attacks on essential civilian infrastructure. With GAC’s support the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) manages Ukraine Humanitarian Fund channels resources to humanitarian partners to respond to the critical needs of conflict-affected populations. Project activities include: (1) providing needs-based assistance in line with priorities identified in the Humanitarian Response Plan; (2) strengthening partnerships with local and international non-governmental organizations; and (3) delivering humanitarian assistance in hard-to-reach areas focusing mainly on non-government-controlled areas and the contact line.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased alignment of funding to areas of operational priority in line with the Humanitarian Response Plan; (2) increased operational response capacity and coverage through diverse partnerships with non-government organizations; and (3) improved timeliness effectiveness and efficiency in implementing life-saving activities in Ukraine. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are facing acute food insecurity.