Japan’s Efforts in Ukraine and Its Neighboring Countries
Japan provides various assistance to Ukraine and its neighboring countries, which have been affected by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. This section introduces some of Japan’s efforts.
Waste Management
Ukraine
Technical Cooperation “Capacity Development for Municipal Waste Management”
JICA held online seminars intended to share Japan’s knowledge and experience in post-disaster waste management with debris-stricken Ukraine. The seminars drew over 120 attendees.
Winterization Assistance
Ukraine
Emergency Grant Aid “Emergency Grant Aid for Winterization Assistance in Ukraine”
Large-scale blackouts occurred in various areas of Ukraine caused by the destruction of a large part of energy infrastructure facilities from Russia’s attacks. The Government of Japan provided winterization assistance by providing generators and solar lanterns for those without access to heating facilities and lighting equipment.
Financial Support
Ukraine
Loan Aid “Emergency Economic Reconstruction Development Policy Loan”
Japan, in cooperation with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, provided financial support to the Government of Ukraine to support the promotion of various institutional reforms in the economic field.
Assistance to Health and Medical Sectors
Moldova
Dispatch of JICA Survey Team “Dispatch of the Needs Assessment Survey Team to Moldova to Assess the Needs for Humanitarian and Medical Assistance for Displaced Ukrainians”
In cooperation with the Moldovan Ministry of Health and related organizations, through visiting shelters and local medical institutions that accept displaced persons and exchanging information, the team identified the need for future cooperation in the health, medical, and emergency humanitarian assistance sectors. The survey team also joined forces with the Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell (EMTCC) organized by WHO to contribute to the overall coordination of international medical support and medical information management.
Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
Ukraine
Moldova
Romania
Slovakia
World Food Programme (WFP) “Emergency Humanitarian Assistance/Additional Emergency Humanitarian Assistance in Ukraine and Neighboring Countries”
Japan, through WFP, provided food to approximately 370,000 people in Ukraine and hot meals to approximately 9,600 people in shelters in Moldova. Japan also provided support for the transport of aid workers and relief goods in Ukraine and its neighboring countries.
(Photo: WFP)
Assistance Based on the International Peace Cooperation Act Note 1
Ukraine
Moldova
Romania
Slovakia
Poland
Hungary
UNHCR “International Peace Cooperation Operation for the Relief of Afflicted People of Ukraine/ Material Assistance for Afflicted People of Ukraine”
Japan donated 5,000 blankets, 4,500 plastic sheets, and 8,500 sleeping mats to UNHCR. In addition, Japan cooperated in transporting 17,280 blankets, 12,000 plastic sheets, solar lamps, and kitchen sets, totaling approximately 103 tons, using Self-Defense Forces aircraft.
(Photo: UNHCR)
Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
Ukraine
Moldova
Romania
Slovakia
Poland
Hungary
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) “Emergency Humanitarian Assistance/Additional Emergency Humanitarian Assistance in Ukraine and Neighboring Countries”
Japan, through UNHCR, provided shelter and daily necessities (including blankets, water containers, and hygiene products) and protection services (registration as displaced persons and legal assistance) for 290,000 displaced persons in Ukraine and 510,000 displaced persons in Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.
(Photo: UNHCR)
Japanese NGO’s Visible Cooperation
Distribution of Daily Necessities and Educational Support
Ukraine
Poland
Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) “Distribution of Food Items and Non-food Items and Educational Support for People Affected by the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine”
SVA distributed food and daily necessities to the displaced persons staying in shelters in Poland and Ukraine, thereby reducing the burden of their evacuation life. In addition, access to education for children was improved by distributing educational materials and making the learning environment better for children staying in shelters.
(Photo: SVA)
Support for Medical Equipment
Ukraine
IVY “Capacity Building of First Responders and Support for Medical Equipment, Medicines and Medical Supplies in Ukraine”
IVY developed first aid responders in Ukraine and conducted psychological emergency first-aid training for psychological care. This assistance also contributed to saving the lives of the injured and mental recovery for those who have suffered psychological trauma by providing medical supplies.
(Photo: IVY)
Support for Evacuation and Evacuation Life
Ukraine
Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) “Evacuation of Vulnerable Civilians from Areas Affected by the Humanitarian Crisis and Displaced Needs Support in Ukraine”
PWJ helped people in vulnerable positions, especially the elderly, persons with disabilities, women, and children, evacuate from the eastern, northern, and southern regions of Ukraine to safer areas. They also set up shelters at temporary evacuation sites and distributed food and daily necessities for those evacuees.
(Photo: PWJ)
Supporting Places for Children to Interact
Moldova
Association for Aid and Relief (AAR) “Development of Protection Mechanisms in Urban and Rural Areas in the Republic of Moldova”
AAR set up a community center in the capital city of Chișinău, and provided necessary services to displaced persons and community residents based on individual assessments. At the Child Friendly Space, group activities such as sports, painting, handicrafts, and watching movies are organized for children of displaced persons and of host communities to participate in together.
(Photo: AAR)
- Note 1: Efforts with non-ODA budget.