FAO emergencies and resilience

Ukraine

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44 million
country population

12.6 million people
live in rural areas

3.7 million people
internally displaced

40% of the population
in need of lifesaving assistance

The war in Ukraine is affecting millions of people and forcing massive population displacement. The destruction of or damage to agricultural infrastructure and markets, and the disruption of food supply chains is threatening the food security of already vulnerable populations. Agriculture-based livelihoods, a key source of income for 30 percent of the population, are severely impacted. While many Ukrainians are fleeing their communities and/or the country, a significant proportion of the population is staying, facing extreme challenges and thus requiring multisectoral humanitarian assistance. Key emergency agricultural interventions to smallholder producers, who play a critical role in contributing to the country’s food security, helps sustain lives and livelihoods.
Highlights
News
Gaza: Every day, more and more people are on the brink of famine-like conditions
12/02/2024

Interview with FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol on Gaza and other global emergencies including Ukraine and Sudan

News
Ukraine: FAO and WFP join forces to clear agricultural land from remnants of the war and help farmers resume production
22/06/2023

The programme aims to prevent Ukraine from requiring food assistance in the long term


News
Agricultural aid is humanitarian aid
11/04/2023

Supporting farmers benefits us all

 
Key documents
07/2024

The Government of Ireland contributed EUR 850 300 to protect the food security and livelihoods of 11 035 rural households (29 187 people) in conflict-affected oblasts in Ukraine.

07/2024

The Government of the Japan contributed USD 475 000 to improve the livelihoods and social recognition of Ukrainian and Afghan refugees in Türkiye by providing them and their host community members with employment and livelihood opportunities.

07/2024

The Goverment of Japan contributed USD 5 million to protect the food security and livelihoods in newly accessible war-affected areas in Ukraine, while laying the foundation for resilient agrifood systems.

 
 
Multimedia
Video
Escalating crises and hunger require urgent response, says FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol
14/02/2024

Acute hunger is escalating worldwide. The growing number of people impacted by pressing humanitarian crises in conflict-affected places like Gaza, Ukraine,...

Video
FAO's response to global food security risks due to war in Ukraine​ - Interview with Maximo Torero
28/04/2022

In a world with 166 more million people chronically undernourished and 3 billion people with no access to healthy diets

Video
Impact of war in Ukraine on global food security
13/04/2022

The war in Ukraine is compromising global food security

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