Today, Administrator Samantha Power announced that the United States, through USAID and the U.S. Department of State, is providing $237 million in additional humanitarian funding to support the most vulnerable conflict-affected populations in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in the region. This assistance will help partners providing life-saving assistance, including critical winterization preparedness aid ahead of the harsh winter months, as well as food, shelter, health, and protection assistance.
The majority of funding announced today, which includes funding from the bipartisan National Security Supplemental, will help meet the essential needs of Ukrainians inside the country. This lifesaving support will help partners providing market-based assistance, which allows people in need to purchase basic necessities, such as food and shelter supplies, at local markets, and help Ukrainians access critical protection assistance, including psychosocial support for gender-based violence survivors. Additional assistance will also support UN and non-governmental organization partners to provide urgently needed health services like emergency medical teams and disease prevention, shelter supplies and repairs, heating systems, and water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance, including the rehabilitation of vital water and sanitation systems.
The United States is the largest donor of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. This announcement brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and the region since February 2022 to nearly $3.8 billion. The United States is committed to supporting the Ukrainian people through the provision of urgently needed humanitarian assistance to save lives and meet the essential needs of conflict-affected populations. The United States' ongoing support for Ukraine reflects our commitment to its sovereignty, economic prosperity, and democratic institutions.
