A Child-Friendly Space helps communities stay resilient in Malynivka

In eastern Ukraine, especially in frontline areas of Donetsk region, shelling is intensifying and civilian infrastructure is being heavily damaged. Under these conditions, mobile teams from the NGO Responsible Citizens are working directly in affected communities, offering comprehensive support to those who need it most.

NGO Responsible Citizens, in partnership with Mercy Corps and with financial support from the UK Government, continues its work in transit centers for internally displaced people (IDPs).

Specialists from the team of the NGO “Responsible Citizens” from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast took part in a training aimed at strengthening practical skills for working with children and families living in communities affected by explosive ordnance.

NGO Responsible Citizens surveyed 1,004 people in Donetsk region to better understand the scale of displacement and current humanitarian needs. Such studies help to plan actions that address the challenges families face every day.

We built partnerships, strengthened communities, and supported grassroots initiatives. All of this became possible thanks to our partners, donors, skilled and responsible team, and community trust.

Nearly 300 children in the Donetsk region will receive useful backpacks that will assist them not only in their studies but also in everyday life! This support has ...

The training was the first in a series of sessions organized within the framework of the “PORUCH” project in cooperation with UNICEF Ukraine and the All-Ukrainian Public Center “Volunteer.” Such inter-organizational collaboration strengthens the system of quality psychosocial support at the community level.

This is a day dedicated to people who help children find their voice — in the most literal sense. Our speech therapists do more than teach children how to articulate sounds. They help them gain confidence, build communication skills, and freely express their thoughts and emotions.