EU Grants Additional €40 Million to Help Ukraine Through Harsh Winter
The European Commission is allocating an additional €40 million in humanitarian aid to help Ukraine prepare for winter and protect civilians from extreme cold.
The Gaze reports on it, referring to a press release of the European Commission.
“Winter brings new hardships for millions of Ukrainians already suffering from the consequences of Russia’s war… With this additional €40 million, we reaffirm our commitment to the people of Ukraine – with solidarity, humanity and determination,” said Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management.
It is expected that EU humanitarian aid partners will provide materials for shelter, repair damaged houses and centers for displaced persons, and improve access to water, sanitation, and heating.
Funding will include cash assistance, solid fuel, heating appliances, and insulation, as well as emergency heating points. Special attention will be paid to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, persons with disabilities, and displaced families.
Through the Civil Protection Mechanism, the EU has sent over 156,000 tons of humanitarian aid, including energy equipment: generators, transformers, and energy-saving light bulbs.
At the same time, the EU and its Member States have mobilized over €4.2 billion in humanitarian aid and coordinated the medical evacuation of over 4,500 patients to hospitals in 22 European countries.
As The Gaze previously informed, during her visit on 12 September, Britain’s newly appointed Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper unveiled a £142 million ($183 million) package to help the country endure the coming winter and strengthen its resilience into next year.