November 2 — Social Workers’ Day
This day is an opportunity to thank those who support people in difficult life circumstances every single day. Social workers step in when all other resources are exhausted — when a person has lost their home, loved ones, job, or sense of safety.
Eleven years ago, Responsible Citizens began as a volunteer initiative. We collected essentials to help people affected by the war.
Today, our team brings together more than 200 social workers operating in five frontline regions of Ukraine — Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy oblasts.
We work with families who have experienced loss, with people who fled the fighting, and with those who are on the edge of their own strength.
We help restore documents, find housing, access medical or psychological assistance — and do everything possible so that people are not left alone with their challenges.
“Over the years, we have built an effective system of social work — from assessing needs to long-term support. It allows us to care for the most vulnerable and help them regain stability. This is how trust, resilience, and the capacity of communities to act together are built,”
— Enrique Menendez, Director of Projects and Programs, Responsible Citizens NGO.
We thank every member of our social team for their professionalism, patience, and humanity.
Your daily work gives thousands of people a sense that they are not alone.
The strength of our team lies in mutual support, in the ability to listen to one another, and in moving together toward a common goal — helping people.
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We are conducting innovative classes to help children with special educational needs catch up with the school curriculumSince the beginning of September, the NGO “Responsible Citizens” has been implementing a project in the communities of the Dnipropetrovsk region aimed a...
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Alla Maslakhova, Project Coordinator of NGO “Responsible Citizens,” in a Special Edition of the “SPIU PodcastWhat does responsibility look like in practice? What are the current trends in the civic sector? How do we provide support in frontline areas, what lessons have we ...
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Strategic Session: Responsible Citizens NGO Strengthens Its Vision and CapacityIn response to rapid shifts in the humanitarian landscape, growing community needs, and ongoing transformation in civil society, the team of Responsible Citizens NGO held a strategic planning session. The goal was to shape a relevant vision for the coming years and enhance the organization's ability to respond effectively in a highly turbulent environment.
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How Residents of Frontline Communities Assess their Readiness for a Possible EscalationOur team conducted anonymous surveys on social media to better understand how prepared people from communities near the front line are for a potential escalation. More than 720 people took part. According to the survey results, 67% of respondents said they do not have the financial means to rent housing in case of evacuation.
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Law, psychology, employment: how we respond to people’s real needsIn a world where uncertainty has become the new normal, knowledge is confidence.Together with our partner Mercy Corps and with financial support from the UK governm...
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UNICEF delegation visited a child-friendly space in ZaporizhzhiaA UNICEF delegation led by Deputy Representative Shamiza Abdulla visited a child-friendly space in Zaporizhzhia.
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‘Responsible Citizens’ Board Head joins mental health events led by Olena ZelenskaOlga Kosse participated in events dedicated to World Mental Health Day in Kyiv.
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April 4 — International day for mine awareness and assistance in mine actionResponsible 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.