World Humanitarian Day: Aid as a Shared Responsibility
August 19 is the day to honor those who stand by people in their most difficult times. For “Responsible Citizens” NGO, humanitarian aid is more than crisis response. It is ongoing work for dignity, hope, and recovery.
When families lose their homes, children drop out of school, and communities find themselves on the frontline — support must be there. For our organization, humanitarian aid means listening to people’s voices and finding solutions together that help them move forward.
We believe that assistance must be modern and flexible: it not only responds to today’s challenges but also helps communities remain strong in the future. That is why we work in partnership — because only together can aid become sustainable and truly effective.
Today, we thank everyone who makes humanitarian assistance possible — from frontline community teams to international partners. Humanitarian aid is not only about responding to crises. It is our shared responsibility for life, dignity, and hope.
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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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Youth Day: Supporting and developing the young generation – a strategic priority for Responsible Citizens NGOEven in the most challenging times, Responsible Citizens NGO continues to invest in the country’s future by creating opportunities for learning, professional growth, and self-realization for young people.
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Catch-Up classes launchedIn partnership with the Government of the Faroe Islands, catch-up classes have been organized since September 2024 for children who have experienced educational los...
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Support for Adolescents in Kharkiv Region: New Skills for PsychologistsNGO Responsible Citizens, together with UNICEF Ukraine, continues to expand its support for specialists working in frontline communities. Our focus is on developing skills that enable professionals to effectively support young people in challenging conditions.
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Mobile support in action: The story of a new psychologist in our teamFor our team, it’s a great responsibility when people come to us for their first professional experience. Especially when it’s a conscious decision to change career...
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Responsible Citizens team joins ASPIRE training for trainersParticipation in the training marked an important stage of professional growth for the team and strengthened the organization’s expertise in sustainable organizational development.
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Expanding competencies for effective child protectionRegional coordinator Oksana Ivatina completed training under the certified program Creating a Safe Environment for Children: Safety Policy in Organizations, organized by the Ukrainian Child Rights Network and the Center for Human Dignity at the Ukrainian Catholic University.
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14 November — International Speech Therapist DayThis is a day dedicated to people who help children find their voice — in the most literal sense. Our speech therapists do more than teach children how to articulate sounds. They help them gain confidence, build communication skills, and freely express their thoughts and emotions.