Ukraine ICRC contribution 2024 & 2025


Switzerland's adherence to humanitarian principles and its support for ICRC operations play a pivotal role in providing immediate assistance and protection to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. By offering predictable and flexible funding, Switzerland enables ICRC to effectively respond to the ever-changing humanitarian needs in Ukraine. This collaboration addresses the urgent challenges and demonstrates Switzerland's unwavering commitment to promoting peace and stability in Ukraine.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Ukraine
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Protection, access & security
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2025
CHF  1’000’000
Background As of 2024, an alarming 14.6 million people find themselves in urgent need of multisectoral humanitarian assistance - 6 million individuals are internally displaced, 2.5 million are returnees, and 8.5 million have valiantly remained in their homes despite the ongoing conflict. The protracted nature of the conflict has led to a severe degradation of public infrastructure, impacting access to clean water, reliable electricity, and healthcare services. Schools and hospitals have been damaged or destroyed, complicating efforts to ensure continuous education and medical care. Winterization needs are expected to be extremely acute in the winters 2024 and 2025.
Objectives

The primary goal is to ensure that ICRC has the resources necessary to respond effectively to the evolving humanitarian situation in Ukraine.

Through this partnership, Switzerland aims to alleviate suffering, protect civilians, and contribute to promote respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and its implementation, ultimately supporting peace and stability in Ukraine.

Target groups Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Refugees; Host Communities; Vulnerable Households; Individuals with Disabilities and Injuries; Detainees in Places of Detention; Healthcare Recipients; Affected Families; Local Farmers and Entrepreneurs.
Medium-term outcomes
  • Promote respect for IHL and other applicable norms between the parties to ensure protection of civilians
  • Maintain efforts to sustain the provision of water, and other basic services
  • Ensure people’s access to the health services that they need
  • Help people restore family links and mitigate mines/ERW risks
  • Seek access to POWs and others held, restore contact with their families and ensure fair treatment
  • Continue support for the National Society, its capacities and auxiliary role in emergency response
Results

Expected results:  

  1. Food consumption support for 145,200 people
    Food production aid for 25,110 people
  2. Income support initiatives for 30,425 people
    Improvement of living conditions for 281,598 people
  3. Water and Habitat activities benefiting 7,124,775 people
  4. Health and Medical Support to 92 health centers and 90 hospitals
  5. Support for 24 physical rehabilitation projects
  6. Protection of civilians and ensuring access to essential services
  7. Facilitation of compliance with IHL
  8. Restoration of family links and addressing the fate of missing persons


Results from previous phases:  

In 2023, the ICRC made substantial humanitarian contributions in Ukraine, focusing on:

  • Medical support, legal and psychological assistance, and infrastructure enhancement
  • Distribution of over 240,000 food parcels and essential medical supplies to health facilities
  • Promotion of IHL through training programs reaching over 1.34 million individuals involved in military, police, judiciary, and education sectors
  • Significant psychosocial support and legal aid facilitated for families affected by the conflict


Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Project partners Contract partner
Other International Organization
  • International Committee of the Red Cross


Coordination with other projects and actors SHA WASH & Reconstruction team collaborate closely with ICRC WATHAB for technical support and coordinate interventions in frontline areas. PHRD team supports ICRC efforts, especially on missing persons and in reuniting separated Ukrainian children with their families. Discussions and coordination around humanitarian advocacy and policies, IHL/IHRL and specific contextual challenges are regular between the Swiss Embassy and the ICRC in Ukraine.
Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    1’000’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    500’000 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF   1’000’000
Project phases Phase 1 01.01.2024 - 31.12.2025   (Current phase)