Critical support for frontline communities: highlights of our work under the BHA Project
The multi-sectoral humanitarian aid project has been essential in supporting frontline communities facing severe challenges due to the war. It covered the most vulnerable areas of Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, where the humanitarian situation remained extremely dire. In these regions, our teams encountered numerous challenges, particularly related to safety, logistics, and access to people in need.
Despite heightened risks, we worked tirelessly to provide comprehensive assistance to those who needed it most. Our close collaboration with World Vision, ACTED, the Ukraine Response Consortium, and the support of USAID enabled us to achieve the project’s goals and, in some cases, exceed the planned assistance targets.
One of the key elements of our success was building strong partnerships with local communities and organizations, allowing us to maximize outreach and ensure effective coordination. Thanks to these combined efforts, we were able to assist 16,846 individuals, including:
✔️27.9% – children aged 0-17;
✔️30.6% – adults aged 18-48;
✔️41.5% – people aged 50+.
The implementation of this project marks an important step in supporting communities affected by the conflict. We are grateful to everyone who took part in this initiative and remain committed to continuing our efforts to support those in need.
This initiative is made possible with the support USAID Acted and #UkraineResponseConsortium
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Where risks increase — we strengthen our presenceIn 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.
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Evacuation, Care, New Beginnings: A Donetsk Family Builds a Future with NGO SupportIn the spring of 2025, they became participants in the program "Local, Inclusive, and Comprehensive Emergency Assistance to the Population Affected by the War in Ukraine," implemented by the NGO "Responsible Citizens" in partnership with Mercy Corps and with financial support from the UK Government.
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Humanitarian System 2026: Fewer Resources, Greater Responsibility for Local OrganisationsOlga Kosse, Chair of the Board of the NGO “Responsible Citizens”, took part in a series of advocacy meetings in London together with partners and colleagues from Ukrainian organisations.
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“Responsible Citizens” and Acted Launch a Project Providing Cash Assistance to People Affected by the WarThe NGO “Responsible Citizens,” in partnership with Acted, is launching a project to provide cash assistance to people affected by the war and forced displacement. The project is implemented with the support of the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF) as part of the UNITY — Joint Cash Assistance Programme in Ukraine consortium.
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Representatives of the NGO “Responsible Citizens” took part in a seminar by UNICEF focused on preventing and responding to gender-based violence in the context of recovery in UkraineFor “Responsible Citizens”, participation in such events is an opportunity to align approaches with partners and better understand how to strengthen support for people who need it.
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Responsible Citizens Teams Share Work ExperienceThroughout September, teams from the NGO Responsible Citizens in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Donetsk regions held meetings to exchange experience, discuss work-related challenges, and find practical solutions for their further work.
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Education in emergencies: experience shaping the futureThe coordinator of educational projects at the NGO "Responsible Citizens," Olena Bielolipetseva, participated in a three-day training session on "Education in Emergencies" held in Kyiv.
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“I was born during a war and lived to see another one”Nina Pavlovna lives in a settlement in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region, a few kilometers from the front line. She lives alone, without family. Her only support is a former student who told her about a multi-purpose cash assistance program implemented by the NGO "Responsible Citizens" with support from Mercy Corps and funding from the UK government.