Life-saving response in Eastern Ukraine
In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Malteser International continues to provide life-saving assistance to communities in the Eastern oblasts most affected by the conflict. Through targeted aid efforts, the project supports displaced families and vulnerable individuals living near the front lines by helping them meet their basic needs despite limited access to services and ongoing insecurity. The focus lies on rapid humanitarian response and the stabilization of daily life under crisis conditions.
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine remains dire. Relentless attacks have displaced millions and severely damaged infrastructure, cutting off access to essential services such as electricity, water, and healthcare. Communities in the Eastern oblasts are particularly vulnerable due to their proximity to the front lines. They face constant threats, disruption of daily life, and significant barriers to receiving humanitarian assistance, all of which continue to deepen their hardship.
The aim is to meet urgent humanitarian needs in in Ukraine's most conflict-affected regions. By providing essential relief services, we aim to enhance the resilience and well-being of individuals and communities, ensuring their survival and fostering long-term recovery.
- Distribution of Essential Kits: Providing non-food items (NFI) and hygiene kits including menstrual hygiene items to ensure basic living conditions and promote health and dignity.
- Winterization Support and Emergency Shelter: Supplying briquettes for heating to help families survive harsh winters. Providing rapid response to changing needs with shelter and winterization materials.
- Emergency Water Distribution: Delivering clean drinking water to areas with disrupted pipelines.
- Psychosocial Support: Offering individual and group counseling, Psychological First Aid, and emergency care hotlines to address mental health needs.
- Legal Assistance: Establishing community centers and mobile outreach teams to provide legal aid and protection services.
- Community Centers: Establishing a Community Center with four attached mobile outreach teams focusing on Protection issues.
Project details
Partner: Avalyst, CF SSS
Project region: Eastern Ukraine (Sumska, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Donezk and Dnipropetrovsk oblast)
Donor: Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH)
