Finland is committing €72 million in humanitarian aid for early 2026, with significant allocations to Ukraine and other global crisis regions.
Finland is granting €72 million in humanitarian aid for early 2026, with €20 million allocated to Ukraine.
The aid will be channeled through UN agencies and the Red Cross to address winter and heating needs, provide basic supplies, cash assistance and repair infrastructure damaged by war. Finland has supported Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began and will continue its assistance.
Finland also earmarks:
- €3 million for Africa’s Horn and Great Lakes regions,
- €2 million for famine relief in Sudan,
- €2 million for Red Cross operations in the Sahel,
- €5 million to a humanitarian assistance fund for Palestinians,
- €2 million via the Red Cross for Middle East aid.
Support also targets Myanmar’s crisis and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and funds and Haiti’s hunger crisis.
Disability inclusion work receives €6 million through various UN agencies to ensure support reaches vulnerable groups.
An additional €4 million is designated for the UN’s world school feeding programs that provide nutrition during crises.
Finland also provides general support to multilateral humanitarian organizations for flexible response capability; remaining funds will be allocated later this year.
Support continues through Finnish civil society organizations from 2026–2029.
