Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) |

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Welcomes Passage of United States (US) Humanitarian Aid, Supporting Communities on the Frontlines of Crisis in Ukraine, Gaza and Globally

Amid ongoing challenges such as the latest wave of missile strikes in Ukraine, spiraling conflict in Sudan, and imminent famine in Gaza which continue to uproot and destroy lives, U.S. assistance remains essential

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the passage of a $9 billion global humanitarian aid package that will avoid sharp U.S. cuts in the midst of near record humanitarian need and displacement. The package will save lives and help drive solutions to support people facing armed conflict, economic turmoil, and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine |

Maksym Subkh had a meeting with the delegation of the Republic of Kenya

Maksym Subkh highlighted the role of Kenya as one of the reliable partners of Ukraine on the African continent and expressed hope for deepening comprehensive bilateral relations

On April 23, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh had a meeting with the delegation of Kenyan political analysts and economic experts. Maksym Subkh highlighted the role of Kenya as one of the reliable partners of Ukraine on the African continent and expressed hope…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine |

Maksym Subkh received copies of credentials of Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to Ukraine Francisсa Ashietey-Odunton

The Special representative of Ukraine expressed gratitude to the Republic of Ghana for consistently supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within the framework of international organizations

On April 22, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh received copies of credentials from the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to Ukraine at the residence in Ankara Francisсa Ashietey-Odunton. The Special representative of Ukraine expressed gratitude to the Republic of Ghana for…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine |

Maksym Subkh received copies of credentials of Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Ukraine Stephen Mubiru

The appointment of the Non-Resident Uganda's Ambassador to Ukraine is a positive step on the way to further strengthening bilateral relations

On April 22, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh received copies of credentials from the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Ukraine at the residence in Berlin Stephen Mubiru. The Ukrainian diplomat noted that the appointment of the Non-Resident Uganda's Ambassador to…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland |

European Union Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, and Sudan

The foreign ministers will discuss the increasingly tense regional situation, the role of the EU, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, access to humanitarian aid and the revival of the political peace process

EU foreign ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 22 April. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The EU foreign and defence ministers will debate Russian aggression against Ukraine in their joint session. The ministers will focus on the EU’s military support for Ukraine, the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine |

‘Together We Rise’ event celebrates Ukraine’s support for Kenya’s food security

The Grain from Ukraine initiative was founded by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP)

A special pop-up event was held in Nairobi to showcase the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian programme. On March 2-3, at Mode Café in Nairobi, the "Together We Rise" pop-up served as a platform to highlight the significant contribution Ukraine is making to address food security challenges in Kenya and other…

Source: Government Offices of Sweden, Ministry for Foreign Affairs |

Sweden allocates SEK 120 million for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through World Food Programme (WFP)

The support has been allocated with immediate effect to WFP’s operations in the aforementioned countries

The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will be channelled through the World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation dedicated to fighting hunger. “We are deeply concerned about the warnings of famine in several parts of the…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Ukrainian grain donation bolsters World Food Programme's (WFP's) response in northeast Nigeria amidst inflation and food price spikes

WFP is committed to working with the government and partners to build more resilient, inclusive, and effective food systems taking advantage of its current footprint in the country

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomes a generous donation of 25,000 tons of wheat from the Government of Ukraine that will help provide emergency food assistance to 1.3 million crisis-affected people in northeast Nigeria. This vital contribution – part of Ukraine's humanitarian “Grain from Ukraine” initiative launched…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Emergency food aid from Ukraine arrives in war-torn Sudan

The shipment – part of Ukraine's humanitarian 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative launched by President Zelensky – was made possible by the German Federal Foreign Office, which covered entire operating costs of EUR €15 million

A shipment of wheat donated by Ukraine to the United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) Sudan operation has arrived in Port Sudan and is being loaded onto WFP trucks for emergency food distributions. This in-kind food donation will be a core part of food rations provided to one million conflict-affected…

Source: UN News |

Wheat from war-torn Ukraine to feed families affected by conflict in Sudan

More than 7,000 tonnes of wheat donated by war-ravaged Ukraine will help to feed one million conflict-affected people in Sudan for a month, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday

The in-kind donation – part of the ‘Grain from Ukraine’ humanitarian initiative launched by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – arrived in the coastal city of Port Sudan and was loaded onto WFP trucks for emergency food distributions. The UN agency is working around the clock to urgently deliver critical food assistance to families…