Project profile — Digital emergency support for civil society in Ukraine



Overview 

CA-3-P011597001
$2,871,279
Equalit.ie Inc (CA-CRA_ACR-3845003375)
2022-05-24 - 2026-01-31
Terminating
Global Affairs Canada
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br

Country / region 

• Ukraine (100.00%)

Sector 

• Conflict Prevention And Resolution, Peace And Security: Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution (15220) (100.00%)

Policy marker 

• Gender equality (significant objective)

Description 

This project aims to increase the digital security and resilience of civil society and independent media actors in Ukraine in the context of the ongoing invasion by the Russian regime. This includes providing emergency protection and institutional support, practical security advice, and wellbeing support to enable these groups to continue to operate.

Expected results 

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) equipped and prepared Ukrainian civil society organizations (CSOs), activists, media and journalists, including those led by and representing women to face short and long-term digital threats; (2) increased access to alternative information and communication tools by Ukrainian CSOs, activists and the general population; and (3) increased role in addressing strategic digital security, information, and communication needs in Ukraine using local technology groups

Results achieved 

Results Achieved as of March 2025 include: (1) a total of 1,854,775 persons daily readers from Ukraine accessed protected websites; (2) provided digital security support to 205,492 beneficiaries through Nadiyno.org; and (3) 75 Ukrainian Internet service providers (ISPs) restored full services.

Budget and spending 


Original budget $0
Planned disbursement $0
Transactions
Transaction Date Type Value
31-03-2026 Disbursement $200,000
Country percentages by sector
Type of finance Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Collaboration type Bilateral
Type of aid Project-type interventions
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