Financial assistance for war victims: who is eligible and how to obtain it

Financial assistance for war victims is available, but its issuance is governed by strict rules.

Irina Polyakova shared on the channel 'In Retirement' on YouTube who can receive support from international organizations and how to avoid fraud.

Main rules to know

• 'One assistance per household'. Usually, households can receive assistance only from one organization during a certain period. Check the current conditions on the official websites.

• Priority for the most vulnerable categories of the population. The income must be below a certain level. More details can be found in the program rules.

• It is important to correctly specify the data about the household. Assistance is provided to groups of people living together and having a common budget.

Conditions may change, so it is important to check information on official resources.

Organizations providing assistance

• International Red Cross / Red Cross of Ukraine. Assistance for low-income families. Payments are available upon registration with the Ministry of Social Policy.

• World Food Programme. Money for food for families. IDP status is required.

• UNHCR. Assistance for different categories of the population. Data transfer to partners is needed.

• Norwegian and Estonian Refugee Councils. Financial assistance for those affected in the east.

Measures against fraud

• Do not click on suspicious links.

• Do not send bank card information.

• Do not pay 'fees' or 'taxes' for assistance.

• Use official channels for obtaining information.

Assistance exists, but it is limited by resources. Follow the program rules and verify information from reliable sources.