Protracted conflict erodes the coping mechanisms of those living in conflict-affected areas of Eastern Ukraine
Since August 2017, 10,056 households in GCA and 6,166 households in NGCA have been or will be assisted with heating materials for the winter period, while 17,223 individuals in GCA and 11,642 individuals in NGCA have or will receive support for purchasing of basic winter clothing and blankets. With over 800 homes damaged in 2017 alone, shelter agencies are assisting 1904 households with glazing and insulation of their ceilings. Agencies are also assisting 161 communal structures in GCA: focusing on assisting schools, hospitals, and collective centres.