International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says Canada will provide $5.7 million for Ukrainians to meet their basic needs.

Ottawa says it’s maintaining solidarity with Ukraine two-and-a-half years into Russia’s full-scale invasion as Hussen visits Kyiv.

The trip has a focus on children, with Hussen visiting the main children’s hospital, which was damaged by a Russian missile in July.

The funding includes $2 million for Save the Children Canada, which has helped Ukrainian kids with food, education and psychosocial support.

  • acargitz@lemmy.ca
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    3 months ago

    5.7M? Bro, that’s like the market price for a couple basic townhouses in Vancouver.

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      2 months ago

      That’s just a fraction aimed at specific children-related projects. Canada’s total support is much higher as we know.