Helping safely: a new level of humanitarian responsibility
Genuine motivation is only the first step. Real responsibility begins with understanding how to provide assistance in a way that is safe — for children, for families, and for everyone involved
This was the focus of the Safeguarding training attended by representatives of Responsible Citizens NGO, supported by UNICEF Ukraine.
🔹 Over several days of intensive learning, we:
Gained a deep understanding of risks, including hidden ones that are often overlooked.
Acquired tools for developing internal safeguarding policies that are practical and actionable.
Learned communication practices to help speak openly about sensitive issues without fear.
And most importantly — trained our own facilitators, ready to share this knowledge with other teams across Ukraine.
For us, safeguarding is not a formality. It’s about people, dignity, and trust — trust that is earned through action, not just words.
We sincerely thank UNICEF Ukraine for their systemic approach, expert facilitation, and a partnership that empowers us to not only improve our methods, but to transform the culture of humanitarian engagement.
The project is implemented by NGO Responsible Citizens in partnership with JERU — Joint Emergency Response in Ukraine — a joint initiative of Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide, with the financial support of the German Federal Foreign Office.
The training was the first in a series of sessions organized within the framework of the “PORUCH” project in cooperation with UNICEF Ukraine and the All-Ukrainian Public Center “Volunteer.” Such inter-organizational collaboration strengthens the system of quality psychosocial support at the community level.
Head of the board of Responsible Citizens NGO, Olga Kosse, conducted a monitoring visit to Kharkiv region to assess community needs together with local partners, including those communities hosting internally displaced persons, and to determine further priorities for supporting people.
The NGO “Responsible Citizens,” as a partner of the UNICEF Representation in Ukraine, was invited to participate in a special event at the Yermilov Cent...
Humanitarian assistance continues to reach communities living under the difficult conditions of war. This time, thanks to the partnership with “Humanitarian Nova Poshta,” aid for children has been delivered in three regions of Ukraine.
The winter cash assistance program is implemented by Responsible Citizens NGO in partnership with JERU (a joint initiative of the international organizations Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide) with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office (AA).
The event was initiated by our steadfast partners at Rädda Barnen / Save the Children Sweden, who have consistently supported child protection and humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine over the years. Among the participants were members of the Swedish Parliament working on international development, human rights, and child protection issues: Gudrun Brunegård, Azra Muranovic, Carina Ödebrink and Marie-Louise Hänel Sandström.
The Slovak organization Hekima recently hosted representatives from 25 leading Ukrainian NGOs in Košice, all of whom are actively engaged in the humanitarian field....
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The team of Responsible Citizens NGO consistently develops partnerships and collaboration in frontline regions
A Meeting of UNICEF Partner Organizations Held in Kharkiv
150 kg of Humanitarian Aid for Children in Three Regions of Ukraine
Warmth for the Family: The Story of a Rybalske Household That Received Cash Assistance to Prepare for Winter
Olga Kosse at the Swedish Parliament: psychological support for children is about Ukraine’s future
Head of the Board of NGO “Responsible Citizens” Olga Kosse participates in Leadership Training for NGO Leaders