Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe (Ukraine)

Organisation Description: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) is the operational unit for humanitarian aid. The Federal Headquarters (HQ) is based in Berlin, Germany. Our Global Strategy 2027 focuses on three key working areas: emergencies, health and livelihoods implementing and supporting projects with a specific focus on climate change and gender equality worldwide www.thejohanniter.org. Our commitment to a partnership approach and localisation agenda is based on mutual learning, respect and trust. We prioritise accountability, inclusivity and safeguarding in our work.

Background

Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) has been active in Ukraine for several years up to 2016 and has again resumed activities at a larger scale in February 2022 with the beginning of the full-scale war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. JIA is implementing its humanitarian programme in Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova with several local partner organisations, mainly supporting vulnerable populations in frontline areas and IDPs with a focus on women and children. Current activities include food and voucher assistance, winterization, MHPSS, shelter repairs and rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure.