ICRC Operations Appeals 2022: Additional Allocation to Budget Extension Appeal Ukraine

Project completed

SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively to emergencies and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In this case, ICRC is working to protect and assist people affected by the conflict in Ukraine (government controlled and non-government controlled areas) and to a lesser extent to neighbouring countries.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Ukraine
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Protection, access & security
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
CHF  7’500’000
Background

The intensification of hostilities in various parts of Ukraine since 24 February 2022 have triggered mass displacement of populations across the country and towards neighbouring countries. The hostilities have severely affected densely populated areas, multiplying the risks and causing major concern for the protection of civilians and essential civilian infrastructure. The very fluid and rapid evolution of the situation, combined with severe security constraints makes it difficult to fully assess the humanitarian consequences of the conflict. The impact is expected to be massive and to last, and will affect communities in all regions in the country.

To be able to respond to the immense needs arising from the conflict, the ICRC has increased the scope and scale of its activities in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries. In Ukraine, it now has nearly 700 staff members at ten locations across the country. To support its response in the wider region and boost its logistical capacity to bring aid into Ukraine, the ICRC has established delegations in Hungary and Moldova, and missions in Poland and Romania. The ICRC has maintained its regional delegation in the Russian Federation since 1992 and its mission in Belarus since 2017, and has scaled up their activities.

Objectives Providing immediate protection and assistance for all people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence in Ukraine (government controlled and non-government controlled areas) and neighbouring countries.
Target groups Victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence as well as detainees and other vulnerable people.
Medium-term outcomes The ICRC is committed to responding rapidly and efficiently to the humanitarian needs of people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence by protecting the lives and dignity of all victims. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.
Results

Expected results:   Protection and assistance is provided for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.


Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Project partners Contract partner
Other International Organization
  • International Committee of the Red Cross


Coordination with other projects and actors

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society and the ICRC are co-convening the response efforts of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to ensure that people receive timely, coordinated and meaningful support.

By working together in this way, the URCS and the ICRC seek to ensure strong cooperation between all Movement partners and maximize the impact of humanitarian efforts.

Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    7’500’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    7’500’000 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF   154’500’000
Project phases

Phase 12 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed)

Phase 11 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed) Phase 10 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed) Phase 9 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed) Phase 8 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed) Phase 7 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022   (Completed)