Ukraine

In mid-February 2022, the conflict in Ukraine, which had been simmering since 2014, escalated with the Russian war of aggression. Many Ukrainian men were conscripted into military service, which is why women and children make up the majority of those fleeing. As of February 2025, around 3.7 million people are displaced within Ukraine, and another 6.9 million have sought refuge abroad – approximately 6.3 million of them in European countries.

AWO International is working alongside Ukrainian partner organisations to deliver humanitarian aid. During the acute emergency phase, aid was delivered to various cities, and accommodation and psychosocial support were provided for internally displaced persons. The focus is now shifting towards reconstruction and equipping social institutions, such as schools and women's shelters, with the necessary resources.

Ein Mann und eine Frau stehen in einem Klassenraum vor einer Gruppe Kinder, die an einem Tisch sitzt. Jedes Kind hat einen Laptop vor sich. Der Mann und die Frau tragen Westen mit dem Aufdruck: "AWO Emergency Response, Aktion Deutschland Hilft".

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Humanitarian aid in Ukraine

The ongoing Russian war in Ukraine has already forced millions of people to flee their homes, including many children and young people. According to the United Nations, around 18 million people in Ukraine are in need of humanitarian aid. Since February 2022, AWO International has been working with local partner organisations to provide emergency relief and reconstruction.

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Humanitarian aid in Ukraine

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