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Just like last year, Hungarian Interchurch Aid supports refugee children on the start of the new schoolyear in September. This year, 400 refugee children living all over Hungary whose parents are unable to afford school supplies receive help from HIA. The school-starting kits include an ergonomic school bag, a gym bag, a pen pouch filled…


Restoring essential water access in frontline communities of Ukraine
While many have already fled the war-torn regions of Ukraine, hundreds of thousands still live in areas near the frontlines. Among them are pensioners, people in need of care, and families who simply cannot afford to leave everything behind in search of safety. To improve their living conditions, Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA), with support from…


Return to happiness: Summer camps for displaced children in Ivano-Frankivsk
Far from the concrete jungle, embraced by the forest, rivers, and in close proximity to the mountains, a recreation centre is hosting a summer day camp for children. We are near Ivano-Frankivsk, a city in western Ukraine, where many displaced people found a new home after fleeing the war in the east of the country….


Finding Hope in the Mountains: How Camps Are Bringing Relief to War-Affected Families
In a time when conflict casts a shadow over everyday life, two camps—DISCOVERY Camp and HAPPY FAMILY Camp—have emerged as beacons of hope and recovery for war-affected families in Ukraine. These camps, organized by Hungarian Interchurch Aid, and financially supported by ACT Alliance, provide not only much-needed respite but also offer psychological support to children…


Displaced children find solace at Point Camp
In the village of Vyshka in Zakarpattia, Western Ukraine, kids’ laughter echoes through the deep valley. The youthful cheers can be attributed to the displaced children between ages 6 to 16 who gathered at Hungarian Interchurch Aid’s autumn camp in the Carpathian Mountains. With ACT Alliance’s support, experiences of carefree childhood and mental healing are…


Winter retreat for mothers of large families fosters resilience and provides respite
Nestled in a deep valley of the Eastern Carpathians, the village of Tukhlya hosts a retreat for mothers of large families, far away from the thunders of war, sirens but most importantly, their duties and responsibilities. Here, time stands still and the daily stress seems to pause. Over several rotations, “Happy Family” – the NGO…