A Year of Support and Action: 2024 Impact Report by “Responsible Citizens” NGO

Responsible Citizens NGO works systematically to ensure that mine risk education is accessible to everyone — especially to children and families living in frontline areas. We firmly believe: knowledge saves lives. And although awareness is growing, the risks remain high. That’s why we go beyond Mine Risk Awareness Week — our activities take place year-round.

Since the onset of the conflict in 2022, many families in Kharkiv Oblast have been forced to leave their homes. For them, life has become a series of challenges and...

Being close to people in critical moments — this is the goal of the project “Localized, Inclusive and Multisectoral Emergency Assistance to War-Affected Populations in Ukraine”, implemented in Donetsk Oblast by the NGO Responsible Citizens, in partnership with Mercy Corps, and with financial support from the UK Government.

Experts, teachers, parents, and students—a reflection session brought together everyone involved in the initiative to address educational losses. Over two days, participants discussed the results, challenges, and new opportunities in the educational process, which is currently facing significant setbacks due to the impact of wartime events.

Our educational initiatives became part of the discussion at the workshop "Education Without Borders: Shaping Quality Education for Refugees from Pre-Primary to Tertiary". The event brought together international experts, government representatives, and members of the civil sector to seek solutions in the field of education during crises.

Regional Coordinator of the NGO “Responsible Citizens” Alla Maslakhova joined a training dedicated to the implementation of the Strategy to Ensure Every Child’s Right in Ukraine to Grow Up in a Family Environment.

These trainings became possible thanks to cooperation within the Child Protection Cluster, where one of the coordinators is Olena Khvatynets, project manager of the NGO "Responsible Citizens" in the Kharkiv region.

In 2025, Dnipropetrovsk Region remained one of the key regions hosting internally displaced persons. The constant flow of people, diverse experiences of loss and adaptation, and overburdened communities all contributed to a high demand for systematic psychosocial support.