The Ukrainian Red Cross provides nearly UAH 1.5 million in cash assistance to families of missing persons and civilians released from captivity
The Ukrainian Red Cross has provided nearly UAH 1.5 million in cash assistance to 60 people through its programmes supporting families searching for missing civilians and Ukrainians released from Russian captivity.
- Support for families searching for missing civilians
When a family member goes missing, families often lose part of their household income and, in many cases, their main breadwinner. Many of these families do not receive state benefits and struggle to cover even basic everyday expenses. At the same time, searching for a missing person requires additional resources, while applying for state benefits and obtaining financial compensation can be a complicated process.
The programme offers several cash assistance packages tailored to families’ individual needs. The funds can be used to cover basic needs, as well as additional legal and administrative expenses related to searching for missing family members.
In addition to financial assistance, families can access further support through other Ukrainian Red Cross programmes and services. This makes it possible to respond to their needs comprehensively. For example, 15 people have been referred for psychosocial support and rehabilitation services.
- Support for Ukrainian civilians released from Russian captivity
Ukrainians who have returned from Russian captivity are eligible for one-off cash assistance to cover their most urgent needs. This assistance is intended to help them focus on their recovery and return to everyday life, regain a sense of security and receive the support they need on their path to reintegration into society.
Both programmes are implemented by the Ukrainian Red Cross with the support of the British Red Cross.