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Kyiv, 29 October 2024– UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Policy and the Pension Fund of Ukraine, is supporting the most vulnerable households in Ukraine to get through this winter by providing cash assistance for solid fuel and other heating costs. This cooperation is based on Resolution No. 1169 adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers on 15 October this year and anchored in an Agreement signed between the Ministry of Social Policy, the Pension Fund, and UNHCR on 28 October, and is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors, including France, Norway, the European Union and the United States of America. 

As the winter season approaches, vulnerable people across Ukraine will face increased hardships due to the ongoing brutal war and rising costs of living. The joint efforts will provide additional financial support to vulnerable households who do not have access to centralized heating or cannot rely on gas, for the purchase of solid household fuel to heat their homes during the coldest months.  

The programme aims to reach 57,000 households across the country with the assistance transferred directly to their bank accounts. The identification of eligible recipients will be done by the Ministry of Social Policy and the Pension Fund, and verified by UNHCR.  

“As the winter months approach, it is crucial that we provide additional support to the most vulnerable, especially pensioners, people with disabilities and low-income families particularly affected by the ongoing war and Russian attacks on critical infrastructure. Together with the Ministry of Social Policy and the Pension Fund of Ukraine, we are ensuring that no one is left to