Two deminers wearing protective gear stand in a field at sunset, surrounded by marked posts indicating a dangerous area. A leafless tree stands nearby, and the landscape is open and flat under a cloudy sky.

The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine

The Nansen Programme for Ukraine is a Norwegian support programme for both civilian and military aid, with a total budget of NOK 205 billion for the period 2023–2030. In December 2024, both the budget and the duration were extended, and in March 2025, the budget was further increased by NOK 50 billion.

– I grieved my friend for a few minutes. Then I continued reporting.

In Ukraine, journalists risk their lives to cover the war. With support from Norway, independent media outlets continue to provide people with access to vital information, hope and resilience.

The image shows a person wearing a black press vest standing in front of a destroyed building and large amounts of debris. The individual is holding up a mobile phone or a camera, documenting the destruction.