South Korea and UN donate specialized vehicles for war-zone mobile services
The Government of the Republic of Korea and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine, have donated nine specially equipped vehicles to strengthen the capacity of communities in Zaporizhia, Sumy and Kherson regions to provide mobile administrative, social and medical services.
According to the UNDP press service, the total cost of the vehicles purchased was $555,000. To improve access to administrative services in remote areas, the communities of Sumy, Vysokopillia and Zaporizhia received three mobile administrative service centers. These modern mobile offices, equipped with the necessary infrastructure and communication facilities, allow teams of administrators to provide basic government services directly on the ground.
Five vehicles for providing social transport services ("social taxis") were transferred to the communities of Sumy, Velyka Oleksandrivka, Vilnyansk, Vysokopillia and Zaporizhzhia to support the mobility of vulnerable groups, in particular people with disabilities and the elderly, facilitating access to medical, educational and social services, as well as promoting their inclusion and independence.
A vehicle for providing palliative care, equipped with a lift, wheelchair and other assistive equipment, was transferred to the Shostka community. It will ensure comfortable transportation of patients to medical institutions and will allow the multidisciplinary team to provide the necessary support at home.
Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine Oleksiy Riabykin noted that the transfer of vehicles is an important element in the implementation of the national strategy for community development.
"Together with our partners, we are consistently working to ensure that every resident, even in the most remote communities, has equal access to the necessary services. The new mobile centers and social transport will strengthen the capacity of communities to act faster and more effectively, providing support exactly where it is needed most," he stressed.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ukraine, Park Ki-Chang, noted that his country will continue to be a reliable partner of Ukraine.
"The transfer of these vehicles is part of our broader efforts to support communities in overcoming the consequences of the war, ensuring people’s access to essential services and restoring a dignified life," the Ambassador said.
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Ukraine, Christoforos Politis, emphasized that this contribution demonstrates how coordinated efforts can bring tangible changes to people’s lives.
"By equipping communities with the necessary tools, we are not only addressing pressing gaps in service delivery, but also contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable future," Politis said.
