“The UN Refugee Agency (UNCCC) reported that part of support programs for newly arrived Ukrainian displaced persons have been suspended due to a decrease in funding, in particular from the United States, which previously provided 40% of the organization’s budget.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: UNCRC Prescrilization
Details: On Friday, April 25, the UNCCC reported a reduction in assistance for newly arrived refugees in Ukraine by reducing US funding. American assistance, which in 2024 was 40% of the overall budget of the organization, was suspended, which forced the UN to limit a number of important humanitarian programs.
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“Some of the programs we have previously implemented with the generous support of the United States are suspended,” said UNCCC representative in Ukraine, Caroline Lindholm Billing.
Among the greatest losses are programs of psychological and social support, materials for emergency housing construction and financial assistance. According to the Agency’s statement, other Western donors also reduced funding as they reoriented on increasing defense costs.
As a result, the agency stated that its call for allocation of $ 3.32 billion to support $ 8.2 million in Ukraine was funded by only 25%.
“We had to reduce the number of people we priority. We urge donors to provide the necessary funding so that we can continue to assist those who need it most,” Billing said.
Literally: “Since January, more than 3,500 people passed through the transit center in Pavlograd. Last month, more than 4 200 evacuated people arrived at the transit center in Sumy, where UNCCB and our partners provide humanitarian support for newcomers. year. ”
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