Funds will be directed toward supporting Ukrainian rural communities affected by mine contamination and the consequences of Russian aggression. This was reported by the Embassy of Ukraine in Qatar
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025. The program will cover frontline regions in southern and eastern Ukraine, where thousands of hectares of land remain unsafe for cultivation.
Who Will Receive Assistance
According to the project plan, more than 3,500 rural families and around 100 small farming enterprises will receive support. Due to the mine threat, these people have lost the ability to work safely on their own land and to restore production.
The program will be implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). FAO will conduct geospatial analysis, assess soil conditions, rehabilitate land, and support the restoration of agricultural production. WFP will carry out technical assessments and demining operations. This cooperation is intended to ensure a safe transition from territory clearance to the full return of land to cultivation.
From demining to harvest
The project provides for a full cycle of support. It will begin with geospatial mapping of contaminated areas and comprehensive soil testing. It will then strengthen the capacity of local institutions and young specialists in land restoration.
Farmers and households will receive resources, equipment, and construction materials in the form of vouchers, enabling them to restore their operations in areas that have already been declared safe.
«"For Ukraine, the issue of demining agricultural lands is closely linked to the restoration of the economy and food security," — noted Deputy Minister of Economy Denys Bashlyk. According to him, investments in demining and land rehabilitation are investments in the food security of the entire country and the resilience of rural communities.
The scale of the problem
Ukraine remains one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. The area of potentially contaminated territory reaches 138,500 square kilometers. The mine threat restricts access to land, reduces production capacity, and slows the recovery of the rural economy.
Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, emphasized that the partnership with FAO reflects a shared commitment to supporting Ukraine’s farming communities. Through the program, thousands of families will be able to return to production, strengthening food security and economic recovery.
This program continues the broad support that FAO has been providing to Ukraine’s agricultural sector since 2022 — from emergency assistance to the coordination of demining activities and the restoration of critical rural infrastructure.
