Over 23,000 Ukrainians affected by the war will receive humanitarian assistance through a new EU-funded humanitarian consortium

The consortium brings together the Estonian Refugee Council, INTERSOS and local NGOs such as: Light of Hope, Relief Coordination Centre and Posmishka UA. Together, the partners will support people living in frontline communities, newly accessible areas and hard-to-reach locations across Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, based on humanitarian needs, security conditions and humanitarian access.

The consortium will prioritise people facing the greatest vulnerabilities, including internally displaced people, war-affected families, older people, people with disabilities and those in need of legal, psychosocial or social support. This support will be provided mainly through evacuations and transit centres.

The most vulnerable households will receive cash assistance to help them meet their most urgent needs according to their own priorities. Emergency livelihoods support will help families strengthen their food security, protect their sources of income and recover more quickly from the impacts of war. In addition, the project will support households raising livestock. Through the Winterization for Livestock assistance, small-scale farmers will be able to improve animal shelters, purchase feed for the winter and access veterinary services.

People will also have access to a range of protection services, including case management, psychosocial support, gender-based violence risk mitigation and response, individual protection assistance and legal aid, including housing, land and property rights support. The consortium will provide more coordinated and holistic support while improving access to complementary services.

“In moments of crisis, when the future seems uncertain for many Ukrainians, we are trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together and build a strong humanitarian support system alongside our consortium partners and with the support of the European Union. Together, we aim to help the most vulnerable transition from conflict-related shocks, like emergency evacuations or shelling damage towards sustainable livelihood development, protection outcomes, and achieving durable solutions. Through this support, people can regain stability and rebuild their lives.” – Yuliia Tur, Head of Representative Office of Estonian Refugee Council in Ukraine

“No single organisation can address the scale of humanitarian needs in Ukraine alone. By bringing together experienced humanitarian partners, this EU-funded consortium will deliver coordinated support that helps people meet their immediate needs while improving access to protection and essential services. Together, we are ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most.” – Marianna Franco, Head of the European Union Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine.

Information about available assistance, eligibility criteria and application procedures will be shared through the communication channels of consortium partners as activities begin.

This project is funded by the European Union Humanitarian Aid.

Source: Estonian Refugee Council