WFP: Donbass can in the winter to deal with the food crisis

Residents of Donbas have the opportunity to deal with the food crisis in the coming winter months, it is reported in the superior report world food programme (WFP).

Non-payment Kiev pensions in DND and LNR can deprive people of the opportunity to purchase products, the report says. During cold RTT increases its mission in Eastern Ukraine to 120 thousand people.

Authorized the world food programme, operating under the auspices of the United Nations, will work in the country in the winter, until April 2015." Runway in Ukraine will reach 120 thousand authorized. Emergency operation (EMOP), launched in November, will be engaged in basic food needs during the cold weather, and before April 2015, " - said in a published report.

according to the information of the runway, through a partnership of non-profit structure, since September, delegates were able to gain access to almost 30 displaced and received damage during the conflict in Ukraine.

" The food is distributed in the region of Donbass (Donetsk and Luhansk region). Close attention to shipping in the area, most victims from ongoing clashes, which have not yet received international humanitarian support, " it is reported in the document.

the report Also notes that the humanitarian situation in Ukraine may be exacerbated in the coming winter months." Reduced purchasing power of families is becoming more difficult to have food on the table. Increasing inflation and rising food prices. Combined with unemployment and the need to prepare for the winter, it signals about the possible deterioration of the food situation in the coming months, " the document says.

Authorized WFP drew attention to the statements of the government of Ukraine on the reduction of social benefits, including pensions, for residents emerged from observations of Kyiv regions. Also marked the closing of state offices of credit institutions in the region." Without access to savings, pensions, Residents will not be able to buy food in the shops, " said the document.


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