ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Published purpose

March 2017 – Armed conflict in eastern Ukraine started in May 2014. By now, 4.4 million people are affected by the conflict, with no hopes for a quick end to their suffering. The humanitarian situation remains highly concerning as the situation in eastern Ukraine remains unstable and volatile. People displaced by the clashes between separatists and the Ukrainian army face shortages in essentials such as medicine, health care, basic household items, clean water and shelter. Some 3.8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. With the support of GAC and other donors, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is helping to reduce the vulnerability of people affected by violence in Ukraine. Project activities include: (1) providing health facilities with surgical and other medical supplies in violence-prone areas; (2) providing support to local water boards to ensure access to safe drinking water; (3) providing training, funding and material support to help the Ukrainian Red Cross Society restore family links and provide psychosocial support; and (4) promoting respect for humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law.