Support WASH infrastructure and renewable energy solutions in Ukraine

PIN has been operational in Ukraine since 2003 and since 2014 has been delivering humanitarian assistance and recovery programming in Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts. Following Russia’s invasion in February 2022, PIN leveraged its operations in Kyiv and extensive presence and networks in the east to be one of the first full scale responders. PIN’s track record with civil society and government authorities enabled PIN to rapidly expand its humanitarian activities throughout Ukraine’s regions, including difficult-to reach communities. PIN operates in close collaboration with civil society and the Government of Ukraine to ensure programming is needs-based and responsive to the evolving needs and priorities.

People In Need Organization (PIN) is a SAG (Strategic Advisory Group - WASH cluster) member, and one of most active actors in WASH sector restoring the infrastructure for public services (water, sewage, SWM) in a wide geographical area, including energy infrastructure for public service stations (electricity/gas), PIN is 1 of 15 humanitarian actors supporting the essential service of district heating throughout Ukraine. PIN co-leads the Renewable Energy Technical Working Group under the WASH Cluster and co-chairs the Energy Coordination Group, leading the efforts to promote and integrate backup and renewable energy solutions (solar, wind, biogas) into the humanitarian and recovery response, while fostering knowledge exchange and best practice sharing among partners and actors. In addition, PIN collaborates with a varied group of Ukrainian partners and actors (municipalities, business owners, local authorities, and activists) on promoting green recovery initiatives and scaling up green energy integration into several aspects, like shelter, livelihood, and territorial planning.

This approach is fully aligned with PIN’s Global Strategy – Pillar 3: Climate Change Mitigation, and supports the objectives of the National Energy and Climate Plan of Ukraine (2025–2030), which targets generating 27% of the country’s energy from renewable sources. It also aligns with the EU Green Deal, advancing the transition toward carbon neutrality and zero greenhouse gas emissions through the gradual shift from fossil fuel dependence to renewable and clean energy systems. Furthermore, the approach reinforces the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).