HIA hosts conference on humanitarian perspectives in Ukraine
On March 13, Hungarian Interchurch Aid hosted a key event to discuss ongoing humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. With speakers from different areas, including Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Levente Magyar, representatives of the ACT Alliance, UNHCR and the European Commission, the event aimed to assess the crisis and explore solutions.
The event began with Deputy Minister Magyar’s address on Hungary’s aid efforts, followed by HIA President-Director László Lehel’s presentation on the organization’s work and future challenges. A panel discussion with humanitarian leaders highlighting sustained commitment to Ukraine’s people was next: Giulia Naboni from UNHCR, Dr. Thorsten Göbel from ACT Alliance, István Perger from the European Commission explored the current perspectives of humanitarian work in Ukraine.
While all participants reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine, they highlighted a growing concern: humanitarian needs are surging, yet funding for aid organizations working in Ukraine is becoming increasingly scarce.
🇺🇦@ACTAlliance Director of Programmes Dr. Thorsten Göbel with an important message!
— Hungarian Interchurch Aid/ HIA-Hungary (@HIA_Hungary) March 15, 2025
🤝Thank you Thorsten for joining us at our event "Reports from the field at the war’s three-year mark: Humanitarian Efforts & Hungarian Perspectives on Assistance in Ukraine" pic.twitter.com/OoS5MwNnjk
The event reinforced the need for continued global support and cooperation to address the humanitarian crisis, ensuring aid reaches those in need as the conflict persists.
For more information on how Hungarian Interchurch Aid helps in Ukraine, please read our publication “Three Years of Assistance on Report” below.
