Starting April 1, humanitarian aid can be brought to Ukraine only through an online system
Kyiv • UNN
On March 31, the transitional period during which humanitarian aid could be imported into Ukraine using paper declarations ends.
Starting April 1, it will be possible to bring humanitarian aid to Ukraine only with the use of the Automated Humanitarian Aid Registration System. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine.
Details
The agency explained that on March 31, the transitional period during which humanitarian aid could be imported to Ukraine using paper declarations would end
It is noted that the changes are being implemented to make the procedure for importing and accounting for humanitarian aid more convenient and transparent for everyone: for foundations and volunteers, for organizations and institutions receiving aid, and for the state.
In particular, the digital mechanism will eliminate paperwork and, therefore, abuse during the delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid. It will also enable foundations and NGOs to store the entire history of humanitarian aid in one place.
Digitalization of the process of importing and accounting for humanitarian aid is a qualitative safeguard against theft and abuse in this area. We are not a law enforcement agency, but we are responsible for humanitarian aid policy and therefore create tools that are convenient for everyone to avoid such situations
Addendum
The Ministry of Social Policy noted that since the launch of the digital system, more than 8,000 recipients have joined the official Register of Humanitarian Aid Recipients. All these organizations can legally import humanitarian aid.
During the operation of the digital mechanism, more than 18 thousand cargo records and 12.5 thousand declarations have been generated in the system.
The agency has also prepared instructions on how to use the system. It can be found here.
Recall
The Ministry of Reconstruction and the United Nations are developing a strategy to transition from humanitarian aid to community recovery support, with plans to stimulate economic recovery, rebuild social infrastructure, and promote community self-sufficiency.
