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
11/2024

The Government of Japan contributed USD 5.25 million to improve the livelihoods and food security of 26 774 rural households (78 891 people) and support 1 982 small-and medium-scale agricultural producers in Ukraine.

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.

 
 
Multimedia
Video
Restoring agriculture in Ukraine: FAO and WFP's mine action initiative
16/10/2024

In Ukraine, mines and explosive remnants of war have turned vast productive land into dangerous minefields.

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
Bringing life back: Kaushan’s family from Ukraine restores their livelihood with the support of FAO
05/11/2023

Natalia and Serhii Kaushan from Mykolaivska oblast, Ukraine, used to be farmers with 500 ha of land. Due to the beginning of full-scale war and active...

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