In the midst of growing hostilities and continuous strikes on critical infrastructure, Ukraine is again preparing for another severe winter.
As the cold season leads to increased risks, especially for people near the front line, displaced people living on collective sites and other vulnerable populations, the Winter response plan aims to provide essential multi -purpose humanitarian assistance to more than 1.7 million people from October to March.
Serving as a advocacy tool, mobilization of resources and coordination with government authorities, the plan is aimed at the most vulnerable groups, including the elderly, disabled and children.
Vital help
“As temperatures drop, millions of people in Ukraine will find it difficult to stay warm – especially in communities near the first line and among vulnerable displaced persons,” said Mathias Schmale, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine.
Humanitarian organizations will help isolate and repair damaged houses, provide radiators, fuel, blankets and warm clothing, prepare shelters for extreme cold, deliver money for heating and public services and coordinate services in high -risk areas.
Additional voltage
“Each winter puts additional pressure on people already worn by years of war,” said Schmale.
The areas most affected by cold in winter are mainly concentrated in northern and east of Ukraine along the front line.
People in these areas are exposed to difficult winter conditions, aggravated by increased vulnerability and seriously damaged infrastructure resulting from current conflicts and persistent air strikes.
The displaced people residing on collective sites are also among the most vulnerable in winter, because the recent surveillance of these sites indicates that almost 60% of these sites continue to cope with gaps related to winter.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
