Denmark announced a EUR 33.5 million humanitarian aid package to provide basic needs assistance to the most affected Ukrainians, including food, medicine, water, and shelter.

Denmark is contributing DKK 250 million (EUR 33.5 million) to help meet the basic needs of the most affected Ukrainians.

The package provides basic emergency assistance such as food, medicine, water, and shelter to Ukrainians in the hardest-hit areas.

The support focuses especially on protection of the most vulnerable Ukrainians, including millions of children who suffer from the consequences of the war.

The support package also contributes to efforts to prevent, mitigate and respond to the particular risks faced by women and girls – including the risk of sexual and gender-based violence.

Nearly 15 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, according to the UN.

Denmark donates $33 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

About 40% of Ukraine's population is in need of humanitarian aid, according to U.N. data

The humanitarian package will include food, medicine, water, and shelter for Ukrainians in the hardest-hit areas

The package is focused on the protection of the most vulnerable citizens, including children and women

The package will include psychological support and maternal healthcare