Press Release: EU scales up its assistance for the conflict-affected people in Ukraine

The European Commission is mobilising funding of €22 million to assist the population of Ukrainian regions suffering from the consequences of the conflict. This funding consists of two parts: €5 million is humanitarian aid and €17 million development aid. The funds are to cover shelter, food, water, healthcare, psycho-social assistance and protection in preparation for the coming winter.

Aid is granted under an ongoing programme of bilateral cooperation designed to foster regional development, with the direct participation of local authorities.

ESO: Background information: Ukraine crisis: Military losses climb in war for east / Ukraine crisis: Poroshenko 'to consider aid mission' http://www.europeansources.info/record/ukraine-crisis-military-losses-climb-in-war-for-east-ukraine-crisis-poroshenko-to-consider-aid-mission/

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