Ukraine
War in Ukraine
Families are fleeing escalating combat with nothing, urgently needing food, shelter, and cash. Action Against Hunger is responding with rapid cash assistance, already reaching more than 1,500 displaced people, but significantly more support is needed.
Quick Facts
- Population: 37.9 million
- People in Need: 12.7 million
- People Facing Hunger: 2.7 million
Our Impact
- People Helped Last Year: 223,485
- Our Team: 90 employees
- Program Start: 2022
The State of Hunger in Ukraine
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine remains critical. Repeated air strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure have seriously disrupted access to water, electricity, and health services, forcing 112,000 people to live in collective sites. There are 14.6 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, and 3.6 million are internally displaced. These disruptions have worsened hunger by increasing vulnerability and limiting access to essential resources.
How We're Helping in Ukraine
We have a multi-sectoral approach to building community resilience in Ukraine, with a particular focus on internally displaced people. We provide access to healthcare, alleviate problems caused by damaged infrastructure, and increase access to food through the distribution of hot meals and cash support. We focus our efforts on the east of the country, closer to the frontlines, and help to reinforce the capacity of local health services to meet urgent needs. Action Against Hunger also supports local partners, improving their resilience and adaptability, and promoting continuous learning.
People Are Internally Displaced
People Are Living In Collective Sites
Consequences of the U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze in Ukraine
As Ukraine marks three years of war, the U.S. government’s suspension of international aid has caused Action Against Hunger to stop distributing cash to families displaced near the front line. Humanitarian operations in the region were already functioning with limited resources and struggling to access frontline areas. With funding now slashed, around 20,000 people in these high-risk zones could face severe consequences.
Delivering Aid Inside a War Zone
At present, it is estimated that over 50% of the country’s electrical capacity has been destroyed, and the Ukrainian energy operator is expecting power cuts of up to 20 hours a day.
As Winter Approaches, Families in Ukraine Prepare for Harsh ConditionsThis winter could be the most difficult experienced by Ukrainians since the start of the international conflict.”
— Deputy Country Director Benjamin Martin
As Winter Approaches, Families in Ukraine Prepare for Harsh ConditionsThe longer the conflict goes on, the greater the burden on Ukrainian children.
40% of Ukrainian children no longer have access to formal education due to the security situation or the destruction of educational infrastructure. The traumas caused by the war will have far-reaching, long-term repercussions.”
— Yuliia Dikalova, Deputy Manager of mental health and psychosocial support programs
Mental Health Heroes: Celebrating Action Against Hunger’s Psychosocial WorkersHelp save lives in Ukraine
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More than 95% of our staff come from the communities we serve.