Attachments
As we present the United Nations 2024 Annual Results Report, we are experiencing one of the most challenging periods not only in Ukraine’s history but in the history of the whole world. The ongoing war, which began in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion by the armed forces of the Russian Federation in 2022, has continued to inflict immense suffering on the civilian population, tearing communities apart and causing deep physical and emotional wounds on men and women, boys and girls, especially among the most vulnerable at risk of being left behind.
In 2024 alone, nearly 2,000 civilians were killed and over 8,600 injured. Nearly 22,000 air alarms were recorded, many of them followed by attacks bringing death and destruction. According to the latest Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA 4), more than 26% of education and healthcare facilities and 13% of the housing stock have been damaged or destroyed, with reconstruction needs exceeding $524 billion over the next decade.
Despite these immense challenges, the Ukrainian people continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience. They rebuild homes and infrastructure, restore livelihoods, and support one another—not just to survive but to shape a better future.
It has been a privilege for the UN to stand by the people of Ukraine in 2024. Working closely with the government and in partnership with donors and a wide range of stakeholders, the UN supported 8.4 million people with life-saving humanitarian assistance. Nearly 3 million people gained access to water, electricity, and transportation through restored infrastructure, and over 600,000 adolescents accessed peer, mental health, and psychosocial support.
The UN has also supported key national recovery and development initiatives. This included technical advice for legislative and policy reforms such as the Law on Preschool Education, the decentralization of the energy system (Law No. 9381), and the development of the National Mental Health Strategy along with 24 oblast-level action plans. The renovation of educational infrastructure enabled thousands of children in regions such as Chernihiv and Mykolaiv to return to safe learning environments. Inclusive demining efforts accelerated land clearance, allowing farmers to resume their livelihoods. Displaced people and veterans accessed vocational training and employment support while municipalities implemented energy efficiency measures. Investments in digital services, local planning, and housing repairs empowered communities to lead recovery efforts and build for the future.
These results were made possible thanks to the strong leadership of the Government of Ukraine and enhanced collaboration with donors, international financial institutions, civil society, and the private sector.
As we close the UN Transitional Framework and launch the new Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2025–2029, the principles of national ownership and ‘leaving no one behind’ underpin our work to support Ukraine’s recovery and development. And it will require an all-of-society approach to ensure that vital services reach those who need them most and to make significant progress toward a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.