Caritas Provides €1.5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Ukraine

by Roman Cheplyk
Monday, July 29, 2024
2 MIN
Caritas Provides €1.5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Ukraine

Caritas, in cooperation with Caritas Germany and funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, has allocated €1.5 million in humanitarian aid to support Ukraine’s medical infrastructure and assist affected families

Key Highlights:

  • Total Aid Amount: Caritas has allocated €1.5 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.

  • Medical Equipment:

    • Allocation: €400,000 will be used to purchase medical equipment for the children's medical center in Lviv.
    • Purpose: This center serves as an evacuation hub for children with serious illnesses affected by the war and also accommodates patients transferred from "Okhmatdyt" hospital following missile strikes.
  • Support for Affected Families:

    • Allocation: The remaining funds will support families affected by the war in the frontline territories of Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
    • Assistance Provided: This includes basic necessities, such as light and water, and various forms of humanitarian aid.
  • Collaboration: The aid is a result of collaboration between Caritas Germany (Caritas Nimeccini) and Caritas Ukraine, with financing from the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO).

  • Caritas' Efforts Since February 2022:

    • Services Provided: Caritas has delivered over 5 million services to more than 3 million beneficiaries.
    • Volunteers and Workers: The organization’s volunteers and full-time workers have been pivotal in providing aid to displaced persons and those in frontline regions.

Conclusion

Caritas' €1.5 million humanitarian aid package will significantly support Ukraine's medical infrastructure and assist families affected by the ongoing conflict. This collaborative effort highlights the importance of international support in addressing the humanitarian needs resulting from the war.

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