Humanitarian assistance; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; Finnish Red Cross

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

Humanitarian situation in Ukraine has deteriorated rapidly since the end of the year 2014. There are about 5 milllion people in the need for humanitarian assistance. The number of refugees is about 700 000 and IDP population about one million. IFRC supports the work of National Red Cross Society of Ukraine. IFRC is finishing new assessment which is going to be a base for the futur work plan. Support to IFRC through the Finnish Red Cross includes material support, like shelter, clothing, non-food items and items for hygiene. FRC has the capacity to send the materials from its Field Communication Unit to collect communication material on refugee and IDP situation.