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Ukraine, Contribution UNHCR 2024-26


Humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain high, particularly affecting the internally displaced and vulnerable populations. Switzerland is committed to support UNHCR's humanitarian efforts, which provide life-saving protection and assistance i nfrontline areas for 2.7 million people. Contribution to UNHCR's work in Ukraine is aligned with Switzerland's strategic interest of strengthening the resilience of the Ukrainian people and responding to emergency needs.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Ukraine
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Employment & economic development
Material relief assistance
Emergency food assistance
Social protection
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026
 CHF  6’000’000
The project in brief
Background Russia's military aggression has led to around 3.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 0ver 6 million refugees globally with an estimated 14.6 million people in Ukraine needing urgent humanitarian assistance in 2024. Continuing hostilities cause significant damage to civilian infrastructure, especially in frontline regions. The  most affected groups include long-term IDPs and people with pre-existing vulnerabilities, including persons with disabilities and children. While over 4.6 million people returned home between May 2022 and September 2023, mainly to Kyiv and northern areas, displacement trends remain fluid due to ongoing military hostilities. The primary drivers of extreme humanitarian needs are Protection, Health, and livelihoods, particularly in the east, northeast and southeast, where vulnerable populations face hight risks of violence and barriers to basic services.
Objectives UNHCR has two overarching operational priorities in Ukraine, namely: (i) to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to people living in the war's frontline areas and in newly regained areas of the country; and (ii) to support the Government's commitment to durable solutions, economic recovery and reconstruction through area-based and participatory approches with the support of development and other actors, as outlined in the National Recovery Plan.
Target groups 2.7 million displaced and non-displaced people targeted, including vulnerable groups such as children or persons with disabilities.
Medium-term outcomes

In 2024, the four high-level objectives of UNHCR in Ukraine are:

  1. Providing life-saving protection and assistance;
  2. Supporting people in protracted displacement;
  3. Supporting durable solutions and early recovery; and
  4. Promoting inclusive and rights-based laws, policies and procedures.
Results

Expected results:  

Key targets for 2024 include:

  • 1.2 million people supported with protection information and services;
  • 600,000 people supported with cash assistance;
  • 467,000 people assisted with housing;
  • 125,000 people provided with multi-sector assistance in collective sites.


Results from previous phases:  

In 2023,m UNHCR reached 2.63 million people in need of protection and assistance in Ukraine, for example:

  • Emergency shelter and housing support to nearly 250,000 individuals;
  • Cash assistance to over 900,000 vulnerable people;
  • Prioritized protection services for 1.48 million people;
  • Supported 40,800 IDPs in collective sites.
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Humanitarian aid
Project partners Contract partner
United Nations Organization (UNO)
  • Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees


Coordination with other projects and actors UNHCR coordinates eith relevant UN actors, NGOs as well as national and local authorities at country and regional level.
Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    6’000’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    2’000’000 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF   3’000’000 Budget inclusive project partner CHF   9’000’000
Project phases Phase 2 01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026   (Current phase) Phase 1 01.10.2023 - 31.12.2024   (Completed)
  • Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
    EMERGENCY RESPONSE
    OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Material relief assistance and services
    Emergency food aid
    Social and welfare services
    Aid Type Project and programme contribution
    Project number

    7F11236

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Last update 08.11.2022