For a resilient Ukraine
Since 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia’s large-scale war of aggression – with military and civilian support from Germany. GIZ is heavily involved in civilian efforts. Our infographic shows the results.
GIZ has long stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine – and has stepped up its commitment since the escalation of Russia’s war of aggression. Thanks to contacts built up over decades, GIZ has been able to provide rapid assistance. It is also working on behalf of the German Government, the EU and other donors to help rebuild the country, make it more resilient and create long-term prospects even amid the war. GIZ is assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) with integration at new locations, is supporting the restoration of the extensively damaged energy supply and promoting sustainable economic development. It is also strengthening the education and health care systems. GIZ’s work has contributed to stability – and has supported millions of people.
The war has uprooted many millions of Ukrainians and triggered a huge wave of migration within and outside the country. To manage this, GIZ is supporting host communities by providing local infrastructure, among other things. A total of 5.3 million IDPs and residents of host communities in all 24 oblasts have benefited from GIZ’s work since 2022.
Russia is targeting energy facilities on virtually a daily basis. However, electricity is vital for defence as well as for everyday life. Securing the energy supply is therefore an ongoing concern. This also includes small-scale solutions, as they cannot be attacked as easily. For this reason, GIZ has been supporting Ukraine since the start of the war with solar modules, generators and combined heat and power plants. A total of 7.2 million people, including 870,000 IDPs, can now be supplied with electricity and heat thanks to material goods procured by GIZ or donated by German companies.
Following a major slump during the first year of the war, the Ukrainian economy has recovered somewhat, thanks in part to international assistance. Supporting the economy was and remains a key aspect, so that people can live and work. GIZ training and advisory services have supported 16,000 enterprises in developing skills; 1,900 small companies – 750 of them run by women – have received grants.
Thousands of schools have been damaged by the war. At the same time, many educational institutions have been forced to enrol internally displaced children and young people, adding to the pressure they face. However, education remains a vital part of a society’s future. Skilled labour is also urgently needed for reconstruction. Since 2022, 64,000 people have completed training measures. GIZ has also provided direct support to 670 educational institutions, including new equipment, course materials and training for teachers and head teachers.
Many hospitals have been damaged or destroyed; a large part of the population is affected by trauma. Demand for medical and psychological care is huge. GIZ is therefore assisting Ukraine in ensuring nationwide health care for the population – by providing medical equipment and mobile clinics, for example. 740 hospitals and health care facilities have so far received support. As a result, 3.4 million people now have access to health care services, 73,000 of whom have received psychosocial care. GIZ is also supporting 19 German-Ukrainian hospital partnerships.
GIZ will continue to support Ukraine as a reliable partner. So far, 1.4 million people have benefited from the reconstruction of local infrastructure alone – through shelters, community buildings and business parks. GIZ is currently implementing 45 projects in Ukraine.