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Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Bangladesh // photo: Paul Jeffrey/ACT Alliance
Women's Empowerment in Ukraine8/7/2025 business ownership brings hope and community The continuing conflict in Ukraine has led to significant internal displacement, with many people migrating from the eastern and southern parts of Ukraine to safer western regions which are less affected by the ongoing conflict.
In the initial phase of displacement, humanitarian assistance from international organizations and the Ukrainian government included shelter, food, medical care, and essential supplies. While these efforts helped to address immediate needs, the transition from emergency aid to sustainable solutions continues to be a critical challenge. Medium and long-term livelihood development, which includes integrating internally displaced people (IDPs) into local economies, will be essential if stability and well-being is to be achieved. The Hidden Cost of An Ongoing War9/23/2024 caring for people with disabilities in regions in crisis When the war reached their front yard in 2022, Liudmila and her son had to flee their home in Bakmut. Liudmila recalled her beloved small town in eastern Ukraine, a place filled with roses, and numerous schools for the town’s children. “The best city on Earth. That’s how the local people often called it,” she said. In May 2023, President Zelenskyy said, “Bakmut is only in our hearts. There is nothing left in this place.”
Luidmila’s adult son, Dmytro (38), is one of 261,000 people with intellectual disabilities living in Ukraine. National health and governmental organizations estimate some 2.7million people there live with at least one, and often multiple, disabilities. Humanitarian organizations and advocates consistently note that it is the sick, elderly, and disabled – those who are already challenged to get information and receive equal and adequate care – who are disproportionately affected by war and natural disaster. Ukraine Response8/27/2024 "acting in alliance with the Spirit of love" In early 2022, in the days immediately following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, humanitarian concerns and response focused on border assistance, transportation, secure shelter, sufficient and nutritious food, and financial support for those fleeing to join family and friends elsewhere. As the war persists into its third year, partners have focused on helping rebuild in-country and assisting those who have sought safer life in new places.
ACT Alliance in Ukraine5/9/2024  A core value at Week of Compassion is 'integrity'. We are grateful for partners and networks who hold to that core value, too. ACT Alliance eagerly shared the results of an external evaluator's assessment of the first two years of response in Ukraine. Week of Compassion will continue to share stories of the needs and concerns of impacted communities, and the long-term strategies for response. As the conflict moves into its third year, social services, psychosocial care, and community acclimation are key focal points. The images here provide a two-year impact report 'by the numbers'. Week of Compassion remains grateful for our partners through ACT Alliance, and for the important and creative ways they serve the world's most vulnerable people.
2 Years in Ukraine2/26/2024 updates from partners on long-term response Prague, Old Town Square -Feb24 rally supporting Ukraine - photo credit Petr Zewlakk Vrabec Saturday February 24 marked two years of war in Ukraine. It also marked two full years of daily response to the needs of thousands of impacted families, along with refugees and displaced persons, both inside Ukraine and in the surrounding nations. Week of Compassion's implementing partners within the ACT Alliance network continue to serve amid the most challenging circumstances. We are grateful to share this glimpse into that ongoing work:
New Rules, New Reality6/6/2023 After more than a year, Ukrainian refugees |
