DEC Scotland Ukraine Humanitarian th 10 March 2022 Briefing for CEEAC The Latest Fastest-growing refugee crisis since the Second World War 2.1 million refugees have now fled to neighbouring countries in the past thirteen days UN estimates 6.7 million people could be internally displaced with up to 18 million people affected inside Ukraine UN estimates $1.1 billion needed for response inside Ukraine UN estimates $550 million for the refugee response in neighbouring countries Map from OCHA situation report 08/03 Appeal Headlines The DEC Appeal has raised £120 million in one week Estimated £12 million raised in Scotland so far Scottish Government has donated £2 million to the Appeal, UK Aid Match £25 million SG has also released £1 million to UNICEF, £500,OOO to both British Red Cross and SCIAF too SG also providing medical equipment and supplies alongside UK Government DEC Overview Six member charities have a presence in Scotland Two members will not be responding to this crisis with DEC funds, Tearfund and Islamic Relief The response 13 members will be receiving DEC funds 3 year response with the possibility to extend Phase 1 – 6 months Phase 2 – 30 months Humanitarian support in Ukraine Food supplies/Cash assistance for people who have left their homes with few possessions Non -food items (NFIs) such as warm clothes & shelter Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) – Repair vital water infrastructure; provision of water to hospitals; set up water points to provide collectable water for affected communities Health - Support hospitals and primary health care facilities with medicines and medical equipment Psychological (psychosocial) support to deal with the trauma of war and displacement Humanitarian support in Ukraine British Red Cross is working with colleagues inside Ukraine who have been providing first aid, distributing food and hygiene parcels, helping evacuate people, restoring water points and other essential services.