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20
September
2022

Some 81% of Ukrainians donate money to army, war-affected people – poll

KYIV. Sept 20 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The majority of Ukrainians continue to make their contributions to humanitarian and military aid regardless of numerous reports about a significant decline in income, loss of job, worsening of psychological and physical health due to the war, according to a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

"Some 81% of respondents have donated money to the Armed Forces, even though 95% have reported that they don’t have enough income to live comfortably. Additionally, 63% have donated supplies to internally displaced persons (IDPs), 60% have donated money for humanitarian relief, and a majority have hosted or assisted IDPs. It is clear to see the level of commitment that everyday Ukrainians have for their compatriots, their communities, and their country," the KIIS said in the report published on Tuesday.

The survey was designed and conducted by the National Democratic Institute in Ukraine. The fieldwork was conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology on August 2-9, 2022, via computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI) method with 2,510 completed interviews. The survey is representative only of the adult population currently residing in Ukraine who use mobile phones with Ukrainian numbers. Areas that were outside the control of the Ukrainian government before February 24, 2022, were excluded. The average margin of error for the national sample is +/- 2.2%. The research is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Sweden and Global Affairs Canada.