Volodymyr and his wife, Victoria, once hosted families fleeing other parts of Ukraine. But when war hit their hometown in February 2022, it was their turn to rebuild their life somewhere new. This is their story.

The continuing war in Ukraine is causing extreme civilian harm, as millions of people have been forced to leave their homes and find shelter in neighbouring or further countries. Poland is one of the countries hosting the largest number of refugees from Ukraine. The IRC has worked in Poland since February 2022 to provide vital support to those affected by the conflict, so they can return home when it is safe, not because they have to.

Find out what refugees who fled from Ukraine to Poland are experiencing—and see how the International Rescue Committee helps.

As the senseless attacks on hospitals and civilians in Ukraine shock the world, lives are also at risk from health crises growing behind the headlines.

Two months ago, sisters Marta* and Oksana* were living peaceful lives in the same Ukrainian town where they were born, married and spent their entire lives. They spoke to the IRC about how they made sudden and difficult decision to abandon everything they’ve ever known, and to seek safety with their children.

“When the body, mind and soul are in balance, then a person is happy.” After leaving her home and husband in Ukraine due to war, yoga has helped Khrystyna stay calm during uncertain times. The IRC and Citi Foundation support Khrystyna in her business teaching yoga, as she helps others use it to find happiness. Learn more about Khrystyna's story.

With millions of people fleeing Ukraine, get the facts on how the IRC responds to this and other fast-moving humanitarian crises—and find out how you can help.

The IRC’s Nancy Dent describes her experiences confronting the largest European refugee crisis since World War II.

At our Dnipro safe space, displaced women and their hosts take a break from the experiences of the war and recreate a sense of the community they’ve lost.

After fleeing the war in Ukraine for Greece with her family, Alisa wanted to find a purpose that helped her focus on the future. As a trained interior designer, she found home staging for holiday lets in Greece. And with support from the IRC and Citi Foundation, she’s enjoying her new business venture. “When I see the result before and after, I really get a lot of satisfaction because I am pleased with myself and the result.