UNHCR Announces Financial Aid for Sumy Oblast Residents: Eligibility and Payment Details.

UNHCR Financial Support for War-Affected Individuals

According to Novyny.live: UNHCR Ukraine has announced a new program to provide financial assistance to war-affected communities, including those in Sumy Oblast. The aid targets vulnerable groups, specifically individuals aged 55 and over. Payments are scheduled to commence on February 23, 2026. This initiative is part of ongoing international efforts to support civilians impacted by the conflict.

The monetary support is designated for internally displaced persons with official status and for refugees who have returned from abroad. The aid amount will be 10,800 Ukrainian hryvnias per family for a three-month period. A key eligibility requirement is that the family's total income must not exceed 6,300 hryvnias per family member to qualify for this financial support.

How to Apply for Assistance

Applicants must prepare a package of documents, which includes:

• Passport
• Tax identification number
• IDP certificate (if applicable)
• Bank account number
• Birth certificate
• Guardianship document (if required)
• Medical certificates

Registration for the aid program can be completed by calling 063 182 68 38.

The office for document submission is located at: 56 Tsentralna Street, the village of Budylka, Lebedyn Territorial Community.

The following groups are eligible to receive UNHCR assistance:

• Families with minor children
• Citizens over 55 years of age
• Single parents with children under 18
• Families with persons with disabilities

The conditions for receiving financial aid stipulate that applicants must not have received similar support in the preceding three months, and their aggregate income must not surpass 6,300 hryvnias per family member.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, this UNHCR cash assistance program represents a critical step in supporting vulnerable populations who have suffered significant losses. Establishing clear eligibility criteria helps ensure resources are directed to those in greatest need. It also underscores the commitment of international organizations to assist conflict-affected populations by providing for basic survival and recovery needs.