Ukraine

When Ukraine was attacked in February 2022 and large parts of the population were plunged into unimaginable suffering, it was only natural for us to provide immediate humanitarian aid. Green Cross Switzerland has been active in Ukraine for over a quarter of a century.

It is important that long-term support can be guaranteed. For this reason, Green Cross plans to assist the population with reconstruction and to continue its sustainable development aid projects. focusing on overcoming the Chernobyl disaster when the war is over.

Learn more about the Green Cross programmes

The current aid projects are divided into three programmes: the SOCMED programme (Social and Medical Care and Education Programme), the Humanitarian Programme and the Sustainability Programme.

While the SOCMED programme focuses on providing medical (including psychological), social and educational support, among other things, the Humanitarian Programme concentrates on providing particularly vulnerable war victims with basic necessities such as food, medical care and safe shelter. Along with other goals, the Sustainability Programme aims to contribute to the recovery of the environment – including wildlife – and sustainable reconstruction. We also want to use it to raise awareness of the immense environmental damage caused by the war.

Overall, the three programmes are designed to make the greatest possible contribution to improving living conditions, the resilience of the civilian population and the situation of particularly vulnerable individuals and communities suffering from the war.