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“We cannot leave those, who have been forsaken by everyone else”
Incoming news about life under Russian occupation in Ukraine are increasingly worrisome, civilians stranded in such territories speak of harsh living conditions, shortages and deprivation, as well as other difficulties. Against all odds, Olha Fomenko is trying to carry on with her humanitarian work in the Russian-occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region of Southern Ukraine….


“Your home is where the fresh pastries are”
Western Ukraine, and especially Lviv has experienced a huge influx of people ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Many have fled to other countries – via Poland, Slovakia or Hungary – but close to 300,000 decided to stay in the city and surroundings, creating a huge need for accommodation. Out of this need…


First day of school overshadowed by the marks of war
Many settlements in the areas where war left its ugly mark are now safe enough to return to. That is, if there is a place to return to. Still many continue to live in community shelters, container homes and other temporary accommodation. This is the environment in which many of the children have to prepare…


Among the first to bring aid to liberated Kherson
THE 30-TONNE AID CONSIGNMENT MADE UP OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD, WATER AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS REACHED THE FRONTLINE CITY’S DEPRIVED POPULATION Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) was among the first international aid organisations to bring aid to the recently liberated city on the frontline. Kherson was cut off from all utility networks after Russian troops withdrew, leaving the…


Those who don’t make the news – Stocks are running out
While the world looks to the newly liberated areas of eastern Ukraine, little is said about those who have been destitute since the first day of the war and whose situation has changed little. The combat events in the Kharkiv region can only mask the hardships endured for more than half a year by the…


HIA-delivered electric generators provide power to Kherson’s critical infrastructure
The 46 power generators were donated by the Government of Hungary and were handed over to Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) by Hungarian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Levente Magyar in the presence of HIA President-Director László Lehel, and Ukrainian state officials. HIA has made good on its promise and delivered the much-needed engines…