€2 million in Irish Aid funding for Irish NGOs humanitarian response to Ukraine

The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., announced the award of €2 million to four Irish based International NGOs in support of their work on the ground in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova responding to the needs of those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Minister Brophy said: “The people of Ukraine continue to suffer unimaginable horrors and need our support and solidarity now more than ever. Too many have died, or have been injured. Millions have fled their homes. Their needs are complex and evolving. It is important that organizations with experience work with those affected, and with authorities where they are taking shelter, to help meet their needs. With this €2 million in Irish Aid funding, four of our trusted long-standing partner organizations will be enabled to assist some of those worst affected by this terrible conflict, in Ukraine and also in Poland and Moldova where millions have sought refuge. Through these and other partnerships, Irish Aid will continue to meet the needs of those affected by this crisis in Ukraine and in neighboring countries, providing crucial assistance where it is needed most.”

This award has been made from a dedicated civil society fund of €2 million put in place to enable Irish-based international NGOs to deliver critical humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable in Ukraine and in neighboring countries. It forms part of the €20 million Irish Aid humanitarian funding package so far allocated to respond to the crisis in Ukraine.

The four successful applicants – Concern, GOAL, Trócaire, and Plan International – will receive Irish Aid funding of €500,000 each to support projects in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova, each working with local civil society partners on the ground to deliver a range of crucial, life-saving and life-sustaining assistance to those affected by the crisis.

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