UNICEF will allocate $65 million for winter aid to Ukrainians: who will receive support.

According to inkorr.com: UNICEF has announced a large-scale winter support plan for Ukrainians for the years 2025-2026. As part of the initiative, $65 million will be allocated to assist 272,000 people, of whom 122,000 are children. The main focus will be on frontline regions where the war has severely damaged infrastructure and complicated access to heat, water, and electricity. This is stated on the

official UNICEF website

Insufficient support during the winter period

Due to damage to energy and heating systems, many Ukrainian households have lost access to essential services. Winter only exacerbates these problems, especially for families with children. According to UNICEF, over the three-year period of war, the poverty rate has increased by 15%, and material poverty among children has reached 70%. Last winter, every fifth family reported health issues due to the cold in their homes.

Support directions from UNICEF during the winter period 2025/2026

UNICEF has planned three main directions of support:

• Cash assistance: payments for 272,000 individuals, including 122,000 children, for utility bills, warm clothing, and fuel.
• Support for schools: grants for 600 schools where 250,000 students study, to create comfortable learning conditions.
• Infrastructure repair: modernization of heating systems for 1 million Ukrainians, including new boilers in Konotop to provide heat for 80,000 residents.

Effectiveness of cash assistance from UNICEF

Cash assistance is considered one of the most effective forms of support: 94% of recipients in previous years used the funds for urgent needs. Preparations for winter started early, but the program is currently only 37% funded. To fully implement all initiatives, an additional $41 million is needed. The EU, the governments of Germany, Norway, and national UNICEF committees have joined the program.

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fake payments from UNICEF

Certainly, winter support from UNICEF is of significant importance for Ukrainians who find themselves in difficult circumstances. The project aims not only to provide essential resources but also to support families affected by the war in creating more comfortable living and learning conditions.