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War in Ukraine: Our humanitarian aid for people in need

Since February 2022, the conflict in Ukraine has deeply impacted millions, creating one of the most severe humanitarian crises in recent history. The war has led to widespread displacement, forcing countless families to seek safety both within Ukraine and across its borders. Essential infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and homes, has been severely damaged or destroyed, leaving many communities without reliable access to basic necessities. The ongoing violence and uncertainty have taken a serious toll on the psychosocial well-being of the population, resulting in increased levels of stress, anxiety, and trauma.

Malteser International began its mission in Ukraine in 2015, initially responding to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine that caused significant hardship and displacement. Following the full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, our activities expanded rapidly to address the growing needs. Today, our efforts cover additional regions across the country, providing critical support and relief to those affected by the crisis.

With your support we help those affected by the Ukraine war:

Since 2015, Malteser International and its network of local partners, including Malteser Ukraine, have provided mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services through dedicated centers (currently located in Lviv, Kyiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv), mobile teams, and telemedicine platforms.

Children, who are especially vulnerable to the impacts of conflict and displacement, receive targeted support through summer camps and 'Mobile Play Units' — specially equipped buses designed to address children's needs. Teams of psychologists and social workers deliver age-appropriate, child-friendly activities at schools and other social institutions.

Since 2022, Malteser International’s emergency response has also included the distribution of food, hygiene items, and winter kits to hard-to-reach areas in Eastern and Southern Ukraine, made possible by a well-established logistics network across the country. The international network of the Order of Malta stands with the people affected by the war in Ukraine and will continue to do so for as long as help is required. We are committed to providing aid that is adapted to the dynamic situation and evolving needs on the ground.

This is how we help people in Ukraine with your donation:

The war in Ukraine continues. Millions of people still depend on aid – and will for decades to come. We support the people in Ukraine with various aid measures, working closely with the Malteser Ukraine team and other partners that assess the needs of the people on the ground and administer the aid.   

Our program focuses on life-saving response and delivery of relief supplies in areas affected by the war in Eastern and Southern Ukraine.  Psychosocial support is offered for those experiencing mental health issues during the war. We run comprehensive child support initiatives as well as support for Ukrainian refugees in neighboring countries.
 

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News and info about the Ukraine war and our help:

18.11.2024

Ukraine: Malteser International supports more than 80,000 people at the onset of winter

Cologne/Lviv. The third winter of war in Ukraine threatens to be particularly harsh for the population. Temperatures have already dropped significantly. After almost three years of war, many houses no longer have functioning heating systems and windows have been destroyed. The power grid is under heavy attack. “Attacks on Ukraine have increased distinctly in recent days. It is important now, at the beginning of winter, to support people while temperatures continue to fall."

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Stories and faces of our help:

A talisman for hope and protection

Daniil is nine years old and has already been displaced multiple times. In this scary situation, a small gift has gained priceless value for him.

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Mental Health in Times of War - Acute and Long-Term

Our "Nexus"-project will support more than 50.000 people until 2026 acute and long-term.

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"The world will be different for us now."

After more than two years of war, the psychological strain on everyone in Ukraine is enormous. 

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Winter Aid Ukraine: A warm barn for Grandma Nina

Volunteers managed to insulate a barn for Nina, who lost her house in the war.

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Maria's courageous escape from the occupation

Maria fled with her children and great-grandmother to Lviv, where she received psychological support.

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44 Days Without Daylight

When war breaks out, Nadiya's family survives 44 days in their basement in Kharkiv without daylight before fleeing to Lviv.

 

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Searching for safety: Displaced for the second time

Darya and Stanislav are again awakened by bombs in Mariupol, having already fled attacks in 2014.

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Faces of War - Stories from Mariupol

Kateryna, herself a refugee and homeless, now travels Europe with her daughter and shares her experiences of war.

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The humanitarian situation in Ukraine

Pavlo Titko, head of Malteser Ukraine, reports from Lviv on the humanitarian situation and the needs of those affected by the war, as well as his approach to the extreme situation.

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Stories and news from Ukraine before the war:

"All that was in my mind was the war."

After his return from the front, Sascha changed, becoming anxious and aggressive until he received psychosocial support.

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Faces of our help: Oksana L.

Around 47,000 displaced people are currently living in Severodonetsk. Oksana L. was one of them and is now helping people to make a new start.

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Faces of our help: as a trauma therapist in a crisis area

Oksana heads a project providing psychosocial support for people affected by war in Ukraine and reports on the challenges they face.

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