Sweden is expanding its humanitarian assistance with a new package worth SEK 297 million aimed at supporting people affected by some of the world’s most severe humanitarian emergencies.

The funding is being directed toward several regions facing conflict, displacement, food insecurity and urgent medical needs. Swedish authorities say the additional support is intended to help humanitarian organisations maintain essential assistance at a time when international funding remains under significant pressure.

A major portion of the package, SEK 100 million, will provide core funding to the United Nations Refugee Agency. The flexible funding is intended to help the agency respond quickly as humanitarian needs change and to support refugees, internally displaced people and stateless communities.

Sudan is receiving SEK 75 million from the package. The funding will support humanitarian operations providing food, water, protection and other essential assistance to vulnerable people affected by the prolonged conflict.

Another SEK 50 million is being allocated for humanitarian needs in Syria. The assistance is intended to address urgent requirements and support efforts aimed at improving conditions for people affected by the country’s prolonged crisis.

Sweden is also providing SEK 27 million for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. The funding will support shelter, emergency assistance and other life-saving activities as humanitarian needs remain substantial.

Lebanon is receiving SEK 20 million to help address serious humanitarian conditions, including requirements for shelter, food, medical assistance, financial support and psychosocial services.

The Swedish government is allocating a further SEK 15 million for Somalia, where millions of people face the risk of severe food insecurity. The funding is intended to support life-saving operations and improve preparedness for additional difficulties associated with climate conditions.

The package also includes SEK 10 million to support the medical evacuation of seriously ill and injured children from Gaza to Jordan, where they can receive urgently needed medical treatment.

Swedish officials say the new assistance comes as global humanitarian needs have reached exceptionally high levels while available international funding remains insufficient. The government argues that flexible and targeted financial support is essential for helping humanitarian organisations respond effectively.

The distribution of the funds demonstrates Sweden’s continued focus on supporting people affected by armed conflicts, displacement, hunger and natural or climate-related emergencies.

Through the new package, Sweden is seeking to strengthen international humanitarian operations while directing assistance toward areas where authorities believe the needs are particularly severe.