Supporting social cohesion, resilience and stability in Ukraine

Context

Communities near the frontlines are particularly affected by Russia’s war of aggression. Many areas have been severely damaged or temporarily occupied, forcing millions to flee. Almost 6.5 million people have left Ukraine, while 3.4 million have relocated to safe regions within the country.

Even before the war, rural areas struggled to provide healthcare and social services due to outdated facilities, limited resources, and insufficient training opportunities. The war has worsened these issues, destroying infrastructure, displacing trained personnel, and disrupting energy supplies. Meanwhile, demand for services has soared as vulnerable groups – internally displaced persons, injured individuals, veterans, and jobseekers – require urgent medical and social support.

Objective

Governmental and non-governmental institutions in selected Ukrainian communities provide essential needs-based services to address the population’s requirements and ensure their protection.

Approach

Together with Ukrainian partners, the project implements concrete measures to improve social, health, and administrative services in Ukraine’s most war-affected regions. These include:

• Providing essential equipment: Municipalities receive generators, battery charging stations, heaters, medical devices, passport stations, and IT systems to support service delivery.
• Repairing public building: The project uses modular construction solutions to restore facilities for social and healthcare services.
• Establishing rehabilitation services: The project establishes production sites for prostheses and orthoses. Additionally, it trains medical, social, and administrative staff to meet growing needs.

Last update: March 2025