Happy Volunteer Day: From Emergency Response to Programmatic Support
Volunteering became the foundation on which “Responsible Citizens” were built.
We began as an initiative of people who sought to help where support was urgently needed. Evacuations, basic humanitarian aid, crisis response — all of this shaped our approach: to act responsibly, quickly, and with respect for the dignity of every person.
Over time, volunteer work transformed into professional activity.
Today, our team implements programs in psychosocial support, protection, education, and multisectoral humanitarian assistance in frontline communities. We support families with children, respond to people’s urgent needs, and advocate for their interests within the global community.
Despite the growth in scale and professionalization, our motivation has not changed. What once began as a volunteer impulse has become a structured system of support.
Today, we express our gratitude to everyone who continues to volunteer. Your involvement strengthens society and helps people receive the support they need even in the most difficult conditions.
Happy Volunteer Day!
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A Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Response Project Is Ongoing in Frontline Communities of Kharkiv OblastWithin the framework of the project, the NGO “Responsible Citizens” has launched cooperation with Acted, an international humanitarian organization that joined the initiative to strengthen support for households most affected by the war. The project is implemented with financial support from the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF).
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Completion of training cycle for educators and social protection workersAfter over eight months of intensive effort, a comprehensive training cycle consisting of 30 sessions has been successfully completed, with a total of 1,481 partici...
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Over 2,500 families with children in Zaporizhzhia have already received assistance through Child-Friendly Spaces during the first half of 2025This project is implemented by the NGO “Responsible Citizens” with the support of the UNICEF Country Office and in cooperation with the Zaporizhzhia City Center for Social Services.
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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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Resilience Point in Prykolotne: How a Community in Kharkiv Region Is Strengthening Its Resilience Despite the WarThe project is implemented by the NGO Responsible Citizens in partnership with JERU – Joint Emergency Response in Ukraine (Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide), with financial support from the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF).
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“My journey towards change began quite literally with Nordic walking,” says Olena Rumyantseva, a teacher from Kharkiv“In May, I was fortunate to attend a training session led by Olena Bieloliptseva, the coordinator of educational programs at the NGO ‘Responsible Citize...
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When strategy works: how communication becomes a driver of changeHow do you make sure a strategy doesn’t just sit on paper but actually works — inspires, unites, and leads forward? How do you build a dialogue with media, partners...
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Over 60 kg of support for families with childrenWe are grateful to our partners at Humanitarian Nova Poshta, who help ensure the continuity of assistance and support communities living close to the war zone.