The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated $825 million to support Ukraine’s energy system this winter, Babel reports.
This was stated by USAID Chief of Staff Samantha Power during her visit to Kyiv, a Radio Liberty correspondent reports.
Last year, USAID allocated half the amount to Ukraine. According to Samantha Power, the funds will help support those who are carrying out repairs, increasing capacity and protecting critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
Samantha Power also announced the launch of the Rehab for You program for Ukrainians for five years, with $13 million allocated by USAID.
The head of USAID emphasized that more than 250,000 people in Ukraine are currently in need of rehabilitation support. According to her, the program “will help Ukrainians recover from their injuries and learn to live with new limitations so that they can continue to participate in their communities, contribute to the economy, and, of course, to their families”.
USAID will also provide $237 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The funds are allocated through the agency and the US State Department. The head of USAID noted that these funds will help households prepare for the winter period, for example, by purchasing thermal blankets, bedding, winter clothing, etc.
Also, this year, the agency has printed 3.2 million textbooks for primary school students.
