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Throughout 2025, despite continuous adversities of war and funding cuts , the United Nations in Ukraine continued working closely with local partners and government counterparts to support people in need across Ukraine. Our collective efforts remain essential to delivering more effective, timely and people-centred assistance.Explore below the 2025 highlights from UN entities working in Ukraine. Healthcare at the Ukrainian frontlines: WHO More than 50 modular clinics and Emergency Medical Team bases.47 fully operational in 2025.Primary care, vaccinations and emergency services.Equipped with generators and essential medical tools.Restoring Safe Schools for Ukrainian Children: UNOPS 18 schools and 39 shelters repaired in 2025.14,000+ students able to return to safe, in-person learning.Safe spaces for learning and socializing.Project is funded by the EU.   "I’d really like to finally be able to go to school instead of online classes,"  Karina, 5th grade.  Restarting Safe Farming in Ukraine:  FAO and WFP 3,900 hectares surveyed for UXOs in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv.6,500 farming households supported to restart food production.291 small-scale farmers assisted directly.Supported 30,000 rural households and 1,800 farmers with seeds, greenhouses, irrigation kits, trainings, and livelihood grants.  In Sumska oblast, 1,568 families received cash assistance and training across aquaculture, beekeeping, and dairy.  2.37 million ha of agricultural land assessed for war damage; over 22,000 ha have received support to resume cultivation.  141 small and medium grants and 7 large aggregation grants supported farmers and suppliers.  Secured 51,000 plant genetic accessions and advanced digital systems for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries governance.   Life-Saving Assistance for Families and Children:  UNICEF 4.2 million people gained access to safe water.1.1 million people received winter heating support.415,321 children and caregivers accessed primary healthcare.472,976 people received mental health and psychosocial support.1.5 million people received mine safety information and survivor assistance.59,219 families with children received cash assistance. Women Leading Ukraine’s Recovery: UN Women 96-member Alliance drives gender-responsive action.EUR 7M committed for women’s empowerment.Inclusive recovery for rural women, veterans, CRSV survivors, diaspora.Programs for women in non-traditional professions: mine action, public transport drivers. Helping Families Rebuild Their Homes and Lives: UNHCR 50,000+ homes repaired since the start of the full-scale invasion.Support tailored to each family: repairs by local contractors, materials, or cash assistance.Abandoned rural homes renovated for displaced families.  “With the roof repaired, I know that we will get through winter,” Larysa said.   Restoring Lives: Veterans’ Recovery: UNIDO "Thanks to this prosthesis, I can move forward and live fully." – Oleh, veteran.3D-printed prosthetics restore mobility and independence.More than 30 veterans supported, 10 prosthetists trained in digital techniques.Skills, job creation and technology empower reintegration. Strengthening Railway Security in Ukraine: UNODC More than 90 railway security officers trained in firearms detection.X-ray operation, firearm ID, detection techniques.Digital modules and 1,000-image manuals for ongoing learning.26 walk-through and 52 handheld detectors provided. Safe Births Under Fire: UNFPA Bunkerized maternity wards built to protect women and newborns.  More than 118 underground deliveries in Kherson in 2024–2025.Medical essentials provided: mobile incubators, neonatal equipment, life-saving medicines.New underground facilities in Kharkiv under construction. Raising Awareness on Human Trafficking: IOM  Thematic installation at Kyiv Central Railway; traveling to 10+ cities in 2026.Reached more than 2M online and 3M via outdoor ads.154 survivors assisted in 2025, majority men; labour exploitation most common.Shaping Ukraine’s Urban Recovery: UN Habitat 8 municipal spatial plans endorsed.Data-driven, participatory planning for recovery and investment.Plans guide implementation and future urban development.Recovery, Resilience, and Community Support: UNDP USD 200,000+ in equipment and furniture for SESU units to maintain rescue operations in Kharkiv.4 cogeneration units supplied, securing energy for 350 social facilities in Zaporizhzhia.Vocational training: 2 centres modernized (Kyiv and Vinnytsia), training 300 students; retraining for IDPs and veterans;SESU sappers trained on 15 advanced protective suits, deployed across 8 regions.Oselia Sadhora facility provides housing, training, and employment support for adults with disabilities.Humanitarian Response and Winter Assistance in Ukraine: OCHA Humanitarian partners reached 4.4 million people in 2025 despite funding at only 45%.Under the Winter Response Plan, 1 million people received heating, insulation, and winter items.Standing with LGBTIQ Communities in Ukraine: UNAIDS Supported XVIII National LGBTIQ Conference in Kyiv, November 2025.Participated in panels on safe, inclusive, dignified spaces.Reaffirmed support amid rising anti-rights challenges.Green Recovery: Ukraine’s First Stakeholder Forum: UNEP Launch of Green Recovery Platform.300+ participants: government, UN, EU, civil society, private sector.Panels on finance, biodiversity, governance and green jobs.
 We sincerely thank all UN agencies for their work and commitment, Ukrainian civil society, including our local partners, for their dedication and compassion, and, of course, the Ukrainian people, whose bravery and resilience never cease to amaze.