Switzerland to strengthen humanitarian assistance and social support for Ukraine

Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine Denys Uliutin held a meeting with Dominik Stillhart, Delegate of the Federal Council for Humanitarian Aid, and representatives of the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine.

During the meeting they discussed strengthening cooperation in the humanitarian sphere, supporting communities affected by the war, developing social services, and implementing digital tools to improve coordination of assistance.

Dominik Stillhart presented Switzerland’s volunteer insurance programme already operating in Ukraine, which has covered more than 5,000 volunteers working in high-risk areas.

Minister Uliutin emphasized the importance of creating an insurance mechanism for specialists who work daily in dangerous conditions, including social workers, medical staff, utility services, and volunteers. He also proposed selecting a region for a joint pilot project.

“We are grateful to Switzerland for its consistent support of Ukraine, both in humanitarian response and in developing long-term solutions. Today we must strengthen the coordination of assistance, implement modern digital tools, and protect people working in frontline communities. It is especially important to establish an effective insurance mechanism for workers and volunteers who carry out their duties in dangerous conditions every day. We highly value Switzerland’s experience and are ready to expand our partnership further,” said Denys Uliutin.

The meeting also touched on the concept of a unified digital platform that would connect volunteers, communities, government institutions, and international organisations. Such a system would help avoid duplication, improve transparency, and simplify coordination. Switzerland expressed its support and readiness to take part in technical consultations.

Switzerland confirmed its commitment to further developing its partnership with Ukraine in humanitarian assistance, demining, digital services, healthcare, and social protection.

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