The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Crisis response in Ukraine

It has been three years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, millions of people across the country have faced the danger of missile strikes, accompanied by disruptions in access to basic utility services such as water supply, electricity and heating. Challenges persist in transport connectivity, access to education and healthcare.

With much of the country's land contaminated with explosives, infrastructure severely damaged, and millions of people displaced, the government of Ukraine, international organizations and governments around the world are prioritizing urgent support to affected communities while laying the foundations for sustainable development.

To support response and recovery efforts, UNOPS has been working closely with the UN family, Ukraine’s national and municipal governments, and other local and international partners – including the World Bank, the European Union, the governments of Denmark, Japan, France and the Netherlands – to provide much-needed assistance to communities impacted by the ongoing war.

Our work in Ukraine

Procurement

From medical items, to power and heat generating equipment, to water storage capacity and specialized vehicles, UNOPS procures urgently needed supplies to respond to critical needs and support Ukraine’s recovery.
Infrastructure

We help plan, construct, and manage physical infrastructure works, and provide technical assistance across a range of sectors including housing and social infrastructure.
Mine Action

With the largest mine action capacity of the UN system, UNOPS supports Ukraine to mitigate the threat of explosives, protect civilians, and support the socio-economic recovery of impacted communities.

UNOPS has been working alongside our partners in Ukraine, delivering to communities in some of the most difficult and dangerous conditions. Our office has expanded to meet the pressing needs of the people of Ukraine. We are responding to the critical needs, with an eye on long-term, sustainable reconstruction. We will be here as long as it takes.

Tim Lardner - Director, Europe and Central Asia Region