Soul of Soil 2.0

On Easter, we unite the voices of Ukrainians to remind everyone of the true cost of the festive basket. Today, Easter bread is not just a tasty symbol of the holiday. It is made possible by sappers who risk their lives to make our land safe.

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UNDP Recovery Framework

The war in Ukraine is inflicting immense human suffering and devastating communities. UNDP teams are on the ground, working in partnership with the Government of Ukraine to save lives and support relief efforts.

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From the Diaries of Ukrainian Veterans: “The moment you feel needed again changes everything”

This story contains excerpts from participants’ journals in Ukraine's first-ever course on mechanized and innovative demining for veterans with disabilities.

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How repairing of old water collector helped to avoid a collapse in work of almost 190 enterprises

The City of Lozova in the Kharkiv Oblast is located one hundred kilometres from the front line. It has not been under occupation, but has repeatedly suffered from Russian shelling.

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‘My house saved us’: the story of a former teacher from Dmytrivka

In March 2022, her home of 45 years was struck by an artillery shell. Yet, with the support of UNDP in Ukraine and the Government of Japan, the rubble was cleared, unexploded ordnance removed, and reusable materials salvaged for future reconstruction.

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Молодий хлопчик тримає в руках шматок трави
The resilience of Bee Land

Amid the challenges of pandemic and war, beekeepers in Ukraine’s Ternopil Oblast unite to preserve their heritage and improve honey production through cooperation and innovation.

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чоловік, що стоїть перед будівлею
Happy homecoming

Restoration of destroyed apartment brings back hope for family in Irpin

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Seven inspiring stories of people who acquired digital skills at an older age

In this article, we feature inspiring stories about people who underwent digital literacy training at Digital Education Hubs in their local libraries.

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Our mission

UNDP’s mission in Ukraine is to support the country’s resilience in the face of war and to promote a fully inclusive, digital and sustainable recovery.

Our reports

Report
Updated Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Needs Assessment

This third Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3) takes stock of almost two years of the ongoing war, estimating damage and losses along with recovery and reconstruction needs for 10 years

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Assessment of the Impact of the War on Micro-, Small-, and Medium-sized Enterprises in Ukraine

This assessment provides a snapshot on the status of MSMEs as of the end of 2023 and includes a comprehensive analysis of the impact of war and challenges faced by MSMEs in Ukraine in the ensuing period and highlighting their resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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Towards a Green Transition of the Energy Sector in Ukraine

The UNDP report, Towards a Green Transition of the Energy Sector of Ukraine, is a successor to the 2022 Ukraine Energy Damage Assessment, a comprehensive study jointly prepared by UNDP and the World Bank.

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Recent news

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Diplomats in New York bake ‘paska’ Easter bread with grain from demined Ukrainian fields

The baking masterclass took place at the well-known Ukrainian restaurant Veselka in Brooklyn, and was part of the international Soul of Soil 2.0 mine action…

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Ukraine advances EU bid with first simulation of environment and climate screening

Ukraine has launched its first simulation session of the bilateral screening process for Chapter 27 of the EU acquis on Environment and Climate Change, marking a…

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A woman with a prosthetic leg practices walking with assistance in a rehabilitation center.
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UNDP supports professional exchanges to enhance rehabilitation services in Ukraine

With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, 15 Ukrainian rehabilitation professionals are sharing with their peers across…

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Ukraine: Odesa Oblast improves emergency services with safety centre expansion, thanks to EU bank support

A new building has opened at the Citizen Safety Centre in Avangard, Odesa Oblast, expanding emergency services for over 36 000 residents in the settlement…

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Young child in pink coat and headband playing with colorful beads at a classroom table.
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Latvia and UNDP restore war-damaged kindergarten and children's hospital in Chernihiv

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with financial support from the Government of Latvia, has completed the renovation of Preschool Education…

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About Ukraine

41.1 million

Population

(Ukraine's State Statistics Service, 1 February 2022)

6.2 million

refugees

from Ukraine recorded globally.

(UNHCR , 23 August 2023)

5.4 million

IDPs

(IOM, 23 January 2023)

45%

of the population

belongs to at least one vulnerable group.

(Human Impact Assessment 2022)

$411 billion

is now needed to rebuild and recover Ukraine from the full-scale Russian invasion.

(Ukraine’s second Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA)

By 29.1%

declined Ukraine's gross domestic product (GDP ) in 2022.

(Ukraine's State Statistics Service)

77 of 162

countries

Gender Inequality Index
(HDR 2021-22)

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