Crucial support: stories of people who received assistance during the war

The Slovak organization Hekima recently hosted representatives from 25 leading Ukrainian NGOs in Košice, all of whom are actively engaged in the humanitarian field....

NGO Responsible Citizens, in partnership with the government of the Faroe Islands, has completed a project aimed at addressing educational gaps among primary and secondary school students in Dnipropetrovsk oblast.

In February 2026, Responsible Citizens NGO, in partnership with Acted and with the support of the US Government, launched a humanitarian cash assistance programme for families affected by the war in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Donetsk regions.

Psychosocial support is provided as part of UNICEF’s project “Strengthening Community Capacity to Provide Core Protection and Resilience Services in Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia Regions,” implemented by Responsible Citizens NGO with support from the Government of the United States of America.

A mobile team from Dobropillia, Donetsk region, continues to help internally displaced people even after they move to safer communities.

This is an important step toward strengthening coordination within the humanitarian community and expanding partnerships that help respond more effectively to the needs of people affected by the conflict.

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.

In the Malynivka community of Kharkiv region, which suffered from the full-scale invasion, NGO "Responsible Citizens" together with UNICEF Ukraine created a child-friendly Space. This place has become a pillar for children and families, helping to overcome fear and losses.