Ukraine

Pact has long supported Ukraine in some of its most critical struggles—for democracy, for improved health and wellbeing for all Ukrainians, and for women’s rights and gender equality. Since Russia’s unprovoked invasion, our commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Ukraine has only strengthened. Learn more below.

Ukraine’s need for international support has never been greater, and Pact and our partners, including the governments of the United States and Canada, are dedicated to helping communities here to cope amid the many hardships of war.

Pact has long supported Ukraine in its journey toward democracy and European integration. Since 2008, Pact has supported local pro-reform civil society organizations working to promote government transparency and accountability and civic involvement. These civil society partners played a role in key national reforms, and today, they continue to serve the country in critical ways. With funding from USAID, Pact's ENGAGE project has carried on this work, increasing civic education and promoting democratic reforms.

With funding from Global Affairs Canada, Pact is advancing gender equality and human rights for women and girls in Ukraine. We are building the capacity of women’s rights organizations, supporting advocacy campaigns and promoting inclusion of the women’s movement into a broader reform agenda and national development processes. Pact helps rural and marginalized women to improve their economic security by enabling their success as employees and entrepreneurs – support that has only become more critical since Russia’s invasion.

Pact is also accelerating efforts to achieve HIV epidemic control in Ukraine by 2030, through improved prevention, testing and linkages to care among key populations. Pact and our partners are helping people living with HIV to learn their status and get appropriate HIV care, even amid the challenges of war.

Our newest efforts in Ukraine are strengthening the government’s capacity to respond to public health shocks, sustain critical public health services during crisis, and expand mental health support to veterans and conflict-affected populations. Our work is addressing public health challenges resulting from the war, including humanitarian health needs, increased demand for community-based mental health services and continuity of care for displaced and mobile populations.