Supporting ex-combatants: Knowledge, Mentorship, and New Opportunities for Civilian Life

Supporting ex-combatants: Knowledge, Mentorship, and New Opportunities for Civilian Life

The first phase of the Reintegration of Veterans program recently wrapped up in Uzhhorod, offering a powerful blend of knowledge, mentorship, and emotional support to veterans navigating life after military service. The project was launched by the Advance Charity Foundation with support from Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA), and its goal was simple but vital: help veterans begin…

Easter joy lights up the faces of Ukrainian preschoolers

Easter joy lights up the faces of Ukrainian preschoolers

This Easter, laughter and joy filled the Community Space of the Support Center for Ukrainian Refugees, where Hungarian Interchurch Aid hosted a heartwarming celebration for young children from Ukrainian refugee families. The event brought a touch of spring magic to preschoolers and early school-age kids, who dove excitedly into Easter egg hunts and colorful crafts….

Restoring essential water access in frontline communities of Ukraine

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…

HIA hosts conference on humanitarian perspectives in Ukraine

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…

Three years of assistance on report: HIA’s response in Ukraine & Hungary

Three years of assistance on report: HIA’s response in Ukraine & Hungary

Committed towards helping the war-affected people of Ukraine, HIA is implementing the largest aid programme of its history. In our 3-year report below, we aim to present the achievments of the response, while explaining each of HIA’s modalities of assistance, accompanying them with the voices of our beneficiaries. As an introduction, please read László Lehel,…

Support Centre bids farewell to Liu Shih-Chung

Support Centre bids farewell to Liu Shih-Chung

The Support Centre for Ukrainian Refugees received His Excellency Liu Shih-Chung, Representative of Taiwan on a farewell visit. The Taipei Representative Office (TRO), and especially Mr Liu has been one of the staunchest supporters of HIA’s work with refugees in Hungary: Seeing the large number of refugees arriving to Hungary, they pledged $1.5 million for…

Winter retreat for mothers of large families fosters resilience and provides respite

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…

Guiding frontline communities through life’s legal challenges

Guiding frontline communities through life’s legal challenges

A long, dusty road leads through the steppes of Kherson Oblast, leading to Zahradivka, a small agricultural village. The settlement is home to 406 residents, a combined shop and post office, a primary school and one support point – run by Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) with financing from the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF). Upon arrival,…

A friend in need – Serhiy & Anatoliy

A friend in need – Serhiy & Anatoliy

A long, dusty road leads through the steppes of Kherson Oblast: it brings us to Zahradivka, a small agricultural village. The settlement has 406 residents, one shop-post office, a primary school and one support point – run by Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) with financing from the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF). Here, various services and types…