Ukraine

The Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe with roughly 600,000 sq km but only about 46 million people. Of these 29% live below the poverty line – nearly 15 million. Access to safe drinking water is problematic especially in rural areas. Energy poverty is becoming a general concern after gas and oil prices where greatly increased by Russia in 2006.

Health effects from the 1986 Chernobyl reactor disaster are a heavy burden for many families. WECF has worked for many years in the Ukraine and built up a strong relationship to the country and its people. The work in the future will continue to improve the access of the rural population to safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation.

Related Projects

Building local capacity for domestic solar heating, hot water and insulation for rural and remote areas in the EEC region
The action will contribute to improved health, reduced poverty and increased energy security in 22 rural communities in 7 EEC countries, through demonstrating domestic solar heating, hot water and insulation measures
25.03.2011

"Well of knowledge" Educational and Informational Water Center
Ukrainian-German-Polish project started in January 2010
02.06.2010

Ukraine - Safe Sanitation, Health and Dignity
Implementation of dry urine diverting toilets and and waste water soil filters for schools and private households
27.04.2010

Empowerment & Local Action (ELA)
Building the capacity of poor local communities in rural areas
19.04.2010

Democratization of the governance of the Dniester river basin
Local authorities, NGOs and citizen's communities work together in trans-boundary cooperation between Moldova, Transdniestria and Ukraine towards sustainable management of Dniester River Basin
19.04.2010

Safe Sanitation, Health and Dignity
Implementation of dry urine diverting toilets and and waste water soil filters for schools and private households
13.04.2010

Empowerment & Local Action (ELA) Ukraine
Building the capacity of poor local communities in rural areas in the Ukraine
13.04.2010

Ukraine - Co-operation for Sustainable Rural Development
Involving citizens and local authorities in rural Ukraine in improvement of drinking water, sanitation and agriculture
12.05.2006 | Anne Barre