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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Knowledge Exhchange projekt

A Labour Market Cooperation Project Aimed at Refugees Launched with Latvia and Finland

In early September, the Estonian Refugee Council team visited Finland to map out various opportunities for integrating refugees into the labour market as part…
Armeenia ja Gruusia meeskonnad

Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in August

Aitame kolmel koolil Armeenia kirdeosas võtta kasutusele vee- ja energiasäästlikke põllumajanduslahendusi, et We are helping three schools in northeastern…
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A Journey of Resilience: Liudmyla’s Story of Crafting Success in the Face of War

Liudmyla had to abandon her hometown of Sloviansk twice—first in 2014 and again in 2022 when the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. With the war and…
Empowering Women kolmas hooaeg

The third season of the "Empowering Women" entrepreneurship programme is set to launch in October

The Estonian Refugee Council, Garage48, and Swedbank invite women living in Estonia to participate in the "Empowering Women" entrepreneurship programme…
Siin&Sääl lõpumüük 20%

Siin & Sääl to Close its Online Shop

Siin & Sääl, an online shop selling clothing and crafts made by refugees and people with migrant backgrounds, is closing down.
Роздача продуктових наборів

World Humanitarian Day: the cost and results of humanitarian organisations in Ukraine

World Humanitarian Day: 67 humanitarian organisations pay tribute to fallen colleagues and continue to support Ukrainians in need
July overview

Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in July

We have provided multi-purpose cash assistance to over 289,000 people in Ukraine, amounting to nearly 53 million euros.
Rändnäitus liikus Pärnusse

Travelling Exhibition Highlighting the Stories of People Affected by Crises is Moving to Pärnu

In collaboration with the Pärnu City Government, the Estonian Refugee Council will open the portrait exhibition "Voices from Crises: Stories of Displaced…
Gruusia kogukonna nõukoda

Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in June

We launched an emergency relief program for Ukrainian refugees in Georgia. We continue working with community councils in Georgia. The first meetings of the…
Majandusaasta aruanne

Estonian Refugee Council’s 2023 Report: We Grew to Become the Largest Humanitarian Organisation in the Baltics

“2023 proved to be a turbulent year in the global community, marking the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, renewed conflicts in Armenia and Gaza,…
Estonian Refugee Council in Ukraine

ERC has supported more than 130,000 people since 2022 with EU funding

With funding from the European Union, Estonian Refugee Council and Acted are providing assistance to conflict-affected people in Ukraine. Since 2022, ERC has…
Eesti Pagulasfoorum

ERC´s Refugee Forum Commences Operations

The Refugee Forum, launched in April, started work on 20 June, World Refugee Day. Initiated by the Estonian Refugee Council, this representative body for…