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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Humanitaarabi konverents 2024

International Humanitarian Conference in Tallinn Focuses on Ethical Dilemmas and Innovation in Humanitarian Aid

The international humanitarian conference, organised by the Estonian Refugee Council, brought together experts and organisations from around the world in…
Caring to Include

Programme Offering Post-Trauma Support for Refugees Launched

In November, the three-year programme “Caring to Include", offering post-trauma mental health support, was launched. In addition to the Estonian Refugee…
Humanitarian mission to Kharkiv in October

Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's Activities in October

A donation campaign in Estonia is still active to provide humanitarian aid for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon.On 7 November, we are organising an…
Eesti Pagulasabi humanitaarkonverents 2023

Estonian Refugee Council’s International Humanitarian Conference Focuses on the Sector's Future and Ethical Dilemmas

Eesti Pagulasabi korraldab 7. novembril Tallinnas, Fotografiskas rahvusvahelise humanitaarkonverentsi, mille keskmes on eetika, ennetav tegutsemine ja…
Михайло Семесенко

ERC supports vulnerable households with livelihoods in the Poltava region: the story of Mykhailo Semesenko

Mykhailo and his wife have been keeping cows for over 30 years. They started with one cow to have milk for themselves. Then they got more cows and delivered…
Talvine küttetoetus Ukrainas

Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in September

We launched a donation campaign in Estonia to provide humanitarian aid for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon.On 7 November, we are organising an…
Lasteaedade nõustamisprojekt

Estonian Refugee Council Supports the Creation of Inclusive Learning Environments in Kindergartens in Ida-Viru County and Tallinn

The Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) is advising specialists in kindergartens in Ida-Viru County and Tallinn to help create more integrated and inclusive…
Emergency in Lebanon. Photo: Nusaned

Emergency in Lebanon: ERC collects donations to respond to the humanitarian crisis

The situation in Lebanon is critical and people need immediate help. Estonian Refugee Council is collecting donations to support people affected by the…
Cafe Tatysho

A third-wave coffee shop in Poltava region as a symbol of the strength of the individual spirit

In the small town of Kobeliaky, Poltava oblast, Iryna (33) opened a coffee shop, which immediately gained the favor of the locals. Iryna tells the story of its…
vaimse heaolu päev

October is Mental Health Month: Rejuvenate Yourself on Mental Wellbeing Day

Estonian Refugee Council is organising a Mental Wellbeing Day on October 12th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Tallinn Central Library’s Foreign Literature Department…
Kohtumine Filippo Grandiga Tallinna kontoris

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited the Estonian Refugee Council and met with people of refugee background in Tallinn

On 18 September, during his visit to Estonia, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, visited the Estonian Refugee Council's office in Tallinn…
Conference

International Humanitarian Assistance Conference: Ethics, Foresight & Innovation in Humanitarian Action

The Estonian Refugee Council’s International Humanitarian Assistance Conference returns for its second year, taking place on November 7, 2024 in Fotografiska,…