More than three years into the full-scale war, the humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain staggering. Since February 24, 2022, millions of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes, resulting in the largest displacement of people in Europe since World War II. As of 2025, an estimated 12.7 million people across the country require humanitarian assistance. Around 3.7 million people are still displaced within Ukraine, and a further 6.7 million have sought refuge abroad — including 6.2 million now living in countries across Europe.

Behind these figures are families separated, communities uprooted, and lives disrupted. Many people continue to live close to active hostilities, where safety is fragile and access to essentials like clean water, food, electricity, or medical care can be limited or unpredictable. Even in parts of the country further from the fighting, life is far from normal. Displaced people face the challenge of starting over in unfamiliar places, often with limited resources. 

We have supported the war-affected people in Ukraine since 2014. As the situation evolves, so does our response. We continue to adapt our programmes to meet people’s most urgent needs, helping people stay safe, regain stability, and rebuild their lives.

"I’m not going to leave all this behind.”

“It’s not easy to live here under these circumstances but I cannot imagine myself elsewhere. I love my cows and the fruit trees I’ve planted in my garden. I’m grateful for the timely and efficient support ERC provided to me. Every day I do my best to keep the household running. I’m not going to leave all this behind.”

- Olena, a farmer from Dnipropetrovsk region

Olena from Dnipropetrovsk region

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Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's Activities in June

This year at the Arvamusfestival (Opinion Festival), in cooperation with the Office of the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner and the Estonian…
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Looking back on 2024: Reaching 69,000 people across six countries

ERC has published its 2024 annual report, summarising the key activities of the past year. In 2024, the organisation reached over 69,000 people, providing…
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Estonian Refugee Council Highlights the Voices of Young Refugees on World Refugee Day

Täna, rahvusvahelisel pagulaspäeval korraldas Eesti Pagulasabi Tallinnas, Tondiraba pargis tegevusterohke noorteürituse, et avaldada toetust neile, kes on…
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Eesti Pagulasabi Supports Language Learning for Refugee-background Youth

Eesti Pagulasabi, in cooperation with Tallinn University and the Polish organisation Dobra Fabryka, has launched a programme aimed at supporting the…
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Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's Activities in May

On 20 June, we’re hosting a youth-focused event in Tondiraba Park to mark World Refugee Day – a celebration of courage, resilience, and community.
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24 Refugee-Led Teams Complete Boost Entrepreneurship Programme

The second season of the Estonian Refugee Council’s Boost entrepreneurship programme has successfully come to an end. The programme supported people with a…
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Estonian Refugee Council's Hotline Offers Mental Health Support to Ukrainians in 21 European Countries

In cooperation with the Ukrainian National Psychological Association, the Estonian Refugee Council has relaunched its helpline, which provides mental health…
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Estonian Refugee Council Hosts Lively Youth Event in Tallinn for World Refugee Day

On 20 June, from 2 to 5 p.m., Estonian Refugee Council will celebrate World Refugee Day in Tondiraba Park, Tallinn, with a vibrant youth event in support of…
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Over 2 million hryvnias in aid delivered to Shevchenkove community in Mykolaiv region within ERC’s livelihoods program

The Shevchenkove community is one of the hardest-hit areas in Mykolaiv region of Ukraine. In 2022, it was on the frontline—eight of its settlements were…
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AI technologies empower young people from refugee backgrounds

AI expands human possibilities and, among other things, helps increase competitiveness in entrepreneurship. For young people with refugee backgrounds, this is…
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From loss to new beginnings: Providing livelihood support to displaced Ukrainians

On 5 July 2024, a guided bomb struck Komar village in Donetska oblast, shattering Ivan’s world. His only daughter, Halyna, just 32, was killed in the attack…
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Labour market programme nearing completion offers refugees new opportunities

Rebuilding one’s life in a new country can be very difficult. Finding a job is not always easy, especially when the local work and cultural environment and…