UNICEF is providing 6,500 UAH per family: who is eligible for the new financial assistance and how to apply
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UNICEF launches a new programme: what we know
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced the next phase of financial assistance for Ukrainian families with children. The payment amounts to 6,500 hryvnias per family. The programme aims to support the most vulnerable sections of the population amid the ongoing war unleashed by Russia.
This is not the first wave of aid from UNICEF for Ukrainians. Previous rounds have covered tens of thousands of families across the country — from frontline regions to relatively calm areas. The new programme has expanded criteria to reach more of those who find themselves in difficult circumstances.
Who can apply
Priority in the new round of payments is given to families raising children under the age of 18 who fall into one of the following categories:
- families with three or more children;
- families where a child is being raised by a single parent;
- families with internally displaced person (IDP) status;
- families with children with disabilities;
- low-income families already receiving state social assistance.
Important: assistance is not granted automatically — a separate application must be submitted. UNICEF emphasises that funds will be allocated on the basis of greatest vulnerability, so it is recommended that applications be submitted as early as possible.
How to apply for the payment
Registration for the aid is carried out through UNICEF’s official channels. You need to fill in an online form on the fund’s website, providing details of your family composition, place of residence and contact information. Once the application has been processed, UNICEF representatives will contact the applicant to clarify the details.
According to Novosti.LIVE, payments will be made to bank cards issued by Ukrainian banks. In some cases, it may be possible to receive cash via branches of partner financial institutions — details will be confirmed during the application verification stage.
When to expect the money
The first payments are expected as early as June 2026. The programme is designed to run over several months, so even if your application isn’t approved straight away, it may be processed in subsequent rounds. UNICEF urges people not to panic and to check the information carefully — fraudsters may offer ‘fast-track processing for a fee’, which is illegal.
For reference: UNICEF’s previous programme in 2025–2026 covered over 120,000 Ukrainian families, with total payments exceeding 780 million hryvnias.
What else you should know
In addition to direct cash payments, UNICEF continues to implement other support programmes in Ukraine: provision of baby food, psychological support, and educational initiatives for children who have lost access to schools due to the conflict. All of this is part of the UN’s large-scale humanitarian response to the consequences of Russian aggression.
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