War in Ukraine
On 24 February 2022, Russian troops started invading and bombarding Ukraine
On 24 February 2022, Russian troops started invading and bombarding Ukraine.
This invasion caused a wave of displacement in Europe, with millions of persons internally displaced in Ukraine and many others fleeing the country into neighbouring Poland, Romania, Moldova, Slovakia and Hungary.
The humanitarian needs are growing daily. In Ukraine, Caritas has local centres across the country that continue providing support in the form of food and non-food distributions, such as blankets and hygiene items. The needs also include generators, mattresses and medicine.
The war is currently destroying infrastructure, and it is likely that assistance will need to be scaled up in the coming weeks. In western Ukraine, the shops still have their stocks, but that is changing in some cities.
Click on “reaction” to read more about where Caritas is active in Ukraine and in the neighbouring countries.
Caritas’ response
In Ukraine, Caritas Europa has two member organisations, Caritas Ukraine and Caritas Spes. Together, they are one of the largest NGO networks in Ukraine with offices providing support to vulnerable children and adults across the country. Despite the war, the staff and volunteers of both organisations continue operating and helping people in need.
From providing shelter in houses and tents to distributing food, water and blankets, Caritas workers do their best to face an unprecedent situation. Only two days after the start of the invasion, Caritas Ukraine launched an “Emergency Appeal”, an emergency relief project, to its sister organisations in Europe that was fully funded within days.
In parallel, the Caritas organisations in Ukraine’s neighbouring countries Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova have prepared to welcome and aid Ukrainians and Ukrainian residents fleeing the fighting.
Read more in the updates below about the work of each organisation.
Latest
16 November 23
The war in Ukraine continues to cause a massive displacement of civilians towards the safest areas of the country. The Caritas confederation still strongly calls for sustainable peace and commits to continuing its support to those affected for as long as is needed.
Past updates
More information
The situation in Ukraine is dynamic – for most up to date information on Caritas’ response, please contact:
Abriel Shieffelers
Humanitarian Advocacy Officer
Tel: +32 (0)2 204 03 81
Mob: +32 (0)465 45 88 04
aschieffelers@caritas.eu
Donations
Account in EUR
Beneficiary: Caritas Internationalis
Beneficiary address: Palazzo San Calisto, V 00120 Vatican City
IBAN: IT10P0306909606100000173901
BIC: BCITITMM
BANK: INTESA SANPAOLO
Account in USD
IBAN: VA56001000000020179006
Account nr: 20179006
BIC: IOPRVAVX
Bank: Istituto per le Opere di Religione
Please ensure to insert the following reference / note in the transfer order: EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR UKRAINE
