Humanitarian appeal for Ukraine only 10% funded for 2024

The United Nations’ humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 10% funded for 2024, risking crucial aid to 8.5 million Ukrainians in dire conditions near conflict zones, highlighting urgent essential supplies

The United Nations’ humanitarian appeal for Ukraine’s needs in 2024 is currently only 10% funded, according to the country’s resident coordinator, placing vital assistance for those in frontline areas at risk.

Denise Brown, Ukraine’s top U.N. representative, highlighted that around 8.5 million Ukrainians living in dire conditions near conflict zones may face the prospect of going without essential humanitarian aid, such as food and water. The annual appeal by the U.N. for Ukraine totals $3.1 billion.

Brown emphasized the critical importance of these funds, stating, “Without adequate support, we will struggle to maintain the dedicated humanitarian workers who are essential for providing assistance.”

Amidst uncertainties surrounding military aid to Ukraine, Brown is urging the international community and private sector to recognize the pressing humanitarian needs.

Millions of Ukrainians residing near the frontlines are experiencing severe food shortages and struggling to meet basic necessities.

Basic but crucial needs

The U.N.’s deliveries of aid to these frontline regions, where access to electricity and running water is limited, primarily consist of essential supplies, Brown explained. U.N. teams, in collaboration with partner organizations, conduct deliveries in conflict-affected areas such as Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Kharkiv.

In 2023, these deliveries aimed to reach 11 million individuals.

Critical items needed include water and hygiene kits, encompassing essentials such as toothpaste, toilet paper, and sanitary products. Brown added, “Often, it includes items like adult diapers for the elderly members of these communities who face mobility challenges.”

Source: Newsroom

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