JERU also provides psychosocial counseling for traumatized children and adults, enables families to prepare for the cold winter months, supports Ukrainians in rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by the war and grants microloans to small and medium-sized enterprises so that they can survive the wartime conditions. Since the outbreak of the war, JERU has reached 93,000 Ukrainians with cash assistance.
“This money has been a tremendous help”, says Lesia. “Not only are we using it to repair the roof, but we’ve also set aside a certain amount for firewood and purchased fuel. It has also allowed me to buy medicine when the children fell ill.”
The financial assistance provided is a start, but many people in Ukraine still lack the most basic necessities. For example, many homes have been destroyed and now provide no shelter from rain, snow and mines in the winter. Russian missile attacks are also aimed at destroying critical infrastructure.
Through our long-standing alliance partners, we can provide sustainable assistance and support for people affected by the war in Ukraine.
