IFRC is providing critical health, including clinics at the border, mobile health teams in Ukraine and first aid posts across several countries. In neighboring countries, health systems are also struggling with the increased demand. Limited health-care capacity coupled with a lack of safe drinking water in some areas is increasing the risk of outbreaks. Critical medical supplies are becoming increasingly scarce. In Ukraine, health systems are buckling under the pressure and people require long term mental health support.
As the conflict continues, Red Cross teams are now scaling up with the growing humanitarian needs with cash and voucher assistance - giving people the power and dignity to cover what they need it most. In the first few urgent months since the escalation, the Red Cross has focused on providing rapid relief supplies including food, clothing, and hygiene supplies cash and voucher assistance health and care, including mental health and psychosocial support first aid child-friendly spaces and protection services. Red Cross teams have helped millions of people who need it most in Ukraine, the seven bordering countries - Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Moldova, Belarus, and Russia - and 17 other countries across Europe and beyond. Looking Forward and Addressing Future Challenges Red Cross teams have provided essential humanitarian aid, healthcare, cash and voucher assistance, water and sanitation services and even assisted with voluntary evacuations.
With the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and 47 National Societies rallying to support the Ukraine humanitarian crisis, it has truly been a global response. Across Ukraine and surrounding countries where people have fled, the global Red Cross network has been working around the clock to address the needs of those impacted. The residual effects of the conflict – mental health challenges, wage losses, family separation – impact both those who have fled and those who remain.Īlthough there has been unimaginable suffering, we have also witnessed the true power of humanity at a time when people need it most. The numbers are staggering - 6 million people are internally displaced 10 million people have fled Ukraine and 15 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
People are facing uncertainty as the conflict continues. 770 rapid deployments of international expertise coming to support the response.48 National Societies involved in the operation.More than 100,000 volunteers are involved in the operation.Our collective response includes the following: 367,000 people have received mental health and psychosocial support.8 million people benefiting from improved access to water.66,500 people reached with protection, gender and inclusion activities.$64.8 million in multipurpose cash assistance has been distributed to more than 626,000 people.718,000 people reached with health interventions.5 million people received relief assistance for basic needs.In the past six months, the Red Cross has ensured that: During this time, Red Cross teams have been there to answer the call - providing essential humanitarian aid to those who need it most during these challenging and uncertain times.Īround the clock, global Red Cross teams continue providing critical service to the people of Ukraine. These families are in limbo as they try to figure out their next move - starting over in a new place or returning to uncertainty or possibly danger. Millions of people, many of whom are women, children, older people and those with disabilities, have fled, leaving everything behind. Six months of conflict in Ukraine has left behind insurmountable suffering and destruction.
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