Ukraine is preparing for the 2024-2025 heating season. To keep the public informed about its progress, the Government has launched social media pages called the Headquarters of Cohesive Communities. To learn more about the initiative, please follow the link (opens in a new tab).
The Coordination Center for Mandatory Evacuation of the Population under Martial Law supported the decision to forcibly evacuate children and their families from the village of Borova in Kharkiv region. The evacuation to safe regions will take place within 60 days. Contact numbers for registration can be found here (opens in a new tab).
UNHCR is allocating (opens in a new tab) an additional UAH 265 million to fund the Shelter program. This initiative will allow homeowners who have accommodated IDPs free of charge to compensate for utility bills.
Bring Kids Back UA, an international expert group, presented a white paper entitled “Reintegration of Children Survivors of Deportation and Forced Displacement: International Standards and Best Practices for Ukraine”. It provides recommendations on how to help returned Ukrainian children restore their identity and reintegrate into society. Read more about the document in the material (opens in a new tab).
International partners allocate (opens in a new tab) additional funds to support organizations that help evacuated Ukrainians. In particular, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, together with partners, will finance $20 million to support local organizations that help vulnerable populations.
A meeting of the Presidium of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine dedicated to the Victory Plan was held. It was reported that the Cabinet of Ministers, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Presidential Office are already working with key countries at the team level to implement the Plan’s provisions. Work is also underway to engage communities in this process.