Canada Promises $5.7 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine, Emphasizing Support for Children
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced that Canada will be providing $5.7 million to support Ukrainians in meeting their basic needs.
During his visit to Kyiv, Hussen emphasized Canada’s ongoing solidarity with Ukraine, especially in light of Russia’s full-scale invasion two-and-a-half years ago.
During the visit, special attention was given to children, with Hussen visiting the main children’s hospital that was damaged by a Russian missile attack in July.
The funding includes $2 million for Save the Children Canada, $3.5 million for medical and mental health services provided by International Medical Corps UK, and $200,000 for the UN humanitarian service.
Hussen’s office stated that the aid will specifically help displaced individuals access water and shelter, as well as provide support for child protection and the prevention of gender-based violence.
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In total, Canada’s humanitarian aid for Ukraine this year amounts to $28.2 million, following a previous commitment in June to provide $10 million over five years to UNICEF for a project supporting Ukrainian youth, including children who have returned from Russia.
Last year, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and a senior official over the war crime of unlawfully deporting children to Ukraine.
Hussen commented in a statement that Canada will continue to collaborate with partners to facilitate the reunification of Ukrainian families, address urgent humanitarian needs, and support the country’s recovery and reconstruction.
