Eight out of ten people who have already received cash assistance are residents of frontline communities
21% of participants in the cash assistance program are internally displaced persons who left occupied areas of the region.
From April to July, 3,044 people received humanitarian assistance from “Responsible Citizens” in Donetsk region. Registration for cash assistance took place in Dobropillia, Mykolaivka, Yarova, Shylivka, Kramatorsk, and Kryvorizhzhia.
Thanks to the project, 391 children have already received support from “Responsible Citizens” in Donetsk region.
Supporting children in communities that live under constant risk is about restoring a sense of safety and creating a minimal space of stability. Many of these children live with chronic illnesses, have lost peer connections, suffer from anxiety, or have experienced loss.
We work in communities where access to basic services remains limited. In such conditions, cash assistance is the most flexible and humane support tool. People themselves determine what is most important: buying medicine, paying for diagnostics, supporting children, or relocating to a safer place.
The project is implemented by the NGO “Responsible Citizens” in partnership with Mercy Corps and with financial support from the UK government.
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“The most important thing is to be with your child and to be safe.”Maryna from the village of Volodymyrivka in Donetsk region is raising her four-year-old son. Before the war, she had a peaceful life — her own home, a small household, and a job as a shop assistant. It seemed that hostilities would not reach their village, but the explosions gradually came closer.
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“I will gain experience and open a family-type children’s home. This is my dream,” says Ivan, a social worker from Kryvyi Rih.Ivan's story is about how small actions grow into big dreams. As a schoolboy, he helped displaced people from Donetsk and Luhansk regions—collecting sweet gifts for children, writing motivational notes, and joining volunteer initiatives. Back then, he had no idea that this help would be the beginning of a long journey.
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Support Nearby in Sumy RegionThe NGO Responsible Citizens continues its active work within the framework of the JERU (Joint Emergency Response in Ukraine) partnership — a joint initiative of the international organizations Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide, implemented with funding from the Federal Foreign Office of Germany.
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Completion of soft skills and business skills training: new opportunities for educators and youthNGO Responsible Citizens, in partnership with Mercy Corps and with financial support from the UK government, has successfully completed a series of training session...
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A Child-Friendly Space helps communities stay resilient in MalynivkaThe space was created by the NGO Responsible Citizens in partnership with UNICEF Ukraine. It offers a safe environment for play, learning, emotional recovery, and communication. Children of all ages are welcome, and adults who have experienced loss, evacuation, or separation receive social and psychological assistance.
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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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How support helps Yulia and her children start a new lifeYulia and her four children were evacuated from the occupied city of Dniprorudne. The forced relocation changed everything— a new city, no job, and an uncertain future. "I mostly try to manage on my own," Yulia shares. She cannot leave her youngest child unattended, and kindergartens are not operating, making it impossible to return to work for now.
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Launching new project Lives 3.0Our team has launched a new project, LIVES 3.0, which will cover four regions in Eastern Ukraine. The project is implemented under the same-name program in partners...