Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, causing displacement on a scale greater than anything since the end of the Cold War, Americares continues to provide long-term, health-focused support to those impacted by the war in Ukraine. Our work is focused on helping local organizations in Ukraine, providing them with medicine, medical and relief supplies, technical support and training. Americares and our local partners are also focused on the safeguarding and protection of those most vulnerable in the midst of war and displacement, including women, children, older people and marginalized groups.
With the support of our donors Americares has provided humanitarian aid valued at more than $121 million. We have supported 83 local organizations assisting those affected by the war. Aid includes grants and shipments of medicine and medical supplies, including those delivered by volunteer Medical Outreach teams
The need is not over. Join us and help provide continued relief to those impacted by the war and the local hospitals, clinics, nongovernmental and governmental organizations serving their health needs.
The UN estimates that as of January 2024, there are 6.3 million refugees from Ukraine, mainly in Europe, and 3.7 million internally displaced persons with a staggering 14.6 million people in need of assistance. Since the war started, more than 10,000 civilians in Ukraine have been killed and more than 20,000 have been injured, according to the most recent figures from the United Nations (UN). As reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1,500 attacks on health care infrastructure have been recorded since the conflict began, and targeted and ongoing attacks on the power grid and other essential infrastructure continue to cripple the health system.
As we look ahead to the coming months, Americares will continue to support those impacted by the war. We deeply appreciate the generous support of this lifesaving work and your commitment to provide medicines and critical care to those who need it most.
*Should Americares raise funds in excess of what's needed to respond to this particular crisis, the funds will be redirected to where the need is greatest.
