Displaced people can receive UAH 12,300 in aid from Germany: who is entitled to payments and how to apply

Registration has been opened in Ukraine for receiving cash assistance for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the amount of 12,300 hryvnias per person. The program is implemented with the financial support of the German Foreign Ministry. Payments are intended for displaced persons who have recently evacuated from dangerous areas.

Who can receive 12,300 hryvnias

The financial support program operates in the Snovsk community of Chernihiv region and is aimed at assisting families who were forced to leave their homes due to a threat to life and safety.

To receive payments, you must meet the following criteria:

Move from territories located within 0–20 km from the combat zone within the last 30 days.
Live in the Snovsk community of Chernihiv region.
Have a confirmed status of an internally displaced person.
Be evacuated on the initiative of state bodies, humanitarian organizations or independently leave the dangerous area due to a security threat.

Assistance will be provided to households that meet the established conditions of the program.

How much money will the displaced receive

The amount of financial assistance is 12,300 hryvnias for each family member.

The payment is calculated for three months, but the entire amount will be transferred at once.

For example, depending on the number of household members, the total amount of assistance will be:

One person – 12,300 hryvnias.

Two people – 24,600 hryvnias.

Three people – 36,900 hryvnias.

Four people – 49,200 hryvnias.

Five people – 61,500 hryvnias.

The funds can be used for primary needs, including the purchase of food, medicines, hygiene products, payment of utility bills and other necessary expenses.

How to apply for assistance

To participate in the program, IDPs must complete pre-registration by filling out a special online questionnaire.

Only one person from one household can apply.

After processing the questionnaires, the organizers will check the applicants’ compliance with the established criteria.

Those who pass the preliminary selection will be invited to final registration.

The results will be notified via SMS or a phone call from representatives of the public organization “Lampa”.

It is important that pre-registration does not guarantee automatic allocation of cash assistance.

Where to seek advice

Detailed information on the conditions of participation, registration and receipt of payments can be found by calling:

0 800 33 60 13 — free hotline in Ukraine.

+38 (067) 131-69-80

+38 (050) 051-85-94

Before submitting an application, it is recommended to clarify the relevance of registration and the list of documents required to confirm the right to assistance.

Can all displaced persons receive payments

The program has territorial restrictions and does not automatically apply to all internally displaced persons in Ukraine.

Currently, financial support is provided for displaced persons who meet certain criteria and live in the Snovsk community of Chernihiv region.