Canada commits $51.1M to Ukraine for humanitarian aid, recovery and democratic reforms

The funding, unveiled by Canadain Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, includes $32.1 million for emergency humanitarian assistance through partners such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and the World Food Programme, aimed at providing health care, food, shelter, water and sanitation support.

Additional funding will support Ukraine’s long-term recovery and governance, including $6 million for election preparedness through the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance and $5 million to strengthen the country’s Ministry of Veterans Affairs.

Canada will also invest $5 million through UN Women to support inclusive recovery aligned with European Union accession goals, while smaller allocations will bolster grassroots democracy and maintain essential services in conflict-affected regions through the United Nations Development Programme.

The announcement follows Sarai’s visit to Ukraine and Poland, where he met senior Ukrainian officials, including Yulia Svyrydenko, to discuss urgent humanitarian needs, reconstruction priorities and long-term economic stability.

Canada reaffirmed its continued support for Ukraine as it confronts ongoing displacement, pressure on public services and infrastructure damage caused by Russia’s invasion, now entering its fifth year.

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According to officials, the funding will also prioritise vulnerable populations, including displaced persons, women, children and people with disabilities, while supporting democratic institutions and civil society groups.

Canada has been among Ukraine’s key international backers since the start of the war, providing military, financial and humanitarian assistance, with the latest package aimed at addressing both immediate needs and post-war recovery.