By bringing in our culture, Jotun supports the local communities in which we operate. With care as one of our values, we also provide financial support to international aid organizations throughout the world.

The conflict in Ukraine has left many civilians without access to water and basic health care services. On top of this, they struggle with bitterly cold winter conditions. To help meet the growing need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, Jotun has donated NOK 1 million to the Red Cross/Red Crescent and NOK 500,000 NOK to the Norwegian People's Aid to support their work in the country.

“A part of our Corporate Responsibility strategy is to take responsibility in the areas where we operate, and Jotun wants to contribute economically to aid the emergency situation in Ukraine. By choosing Red Cross/Red Crescent and the Norwegian People's Aid as our partners, we know that the money is spent according to our intention”, Kari-Ellen Liverod, Group Communications Manager.

The Norwegian Red Cross works in support of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent (ICRC) movement, which continues to deliver emergency aid across the country, including providing shelter to families whose homes have been destroyed and rebuilding critical infrastructure.

The Norwegian Red Cross has sent mobile health teams who provide first aid training and support for the most vulnerable. The health teams include doctors, nurses, psychologists, or gynaecologists who travel to where the need is most acute.

At the same time, the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is launching its largest project ever in Ukraine. The NPA has already started to train civilians in how to protect themselves . They are now mapping mine sites and will start full-scale demining operations as soon as safety and the weather permits it.

The NPA plans to start with three dog teams now and scale up as the situation demands. The dogs will be taken from other locations or from the NPA’s dog training centre in Sarajevo, which trains about 50 dogs a year. After completing their training, the dogs will be transferred to Ukraine to begin their work.