Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis
The war continues to take a devastating toll on civilians. Together with partners, Oxfam has reached over 2 million people in the past three years through our Ukraine Humanitarian Response.
We are no longer raising funds for this appeal, but you can donate to our Emergency Response Fund.
What's happening in Ukraine?
"We are very grateful to the shelter for taking us in. They look after us well here. And TTA, helping us with legal matters and our loans, in general with everything." Lydmyla in Ukraine. Image: Kieran Doherty / Oxfam
Lydmyla and her grandson
Lydmyla lives in a shelter for displaced persons. Oxfam partner The Tenth of April (TTA) helped to evacuate her and secure her a place in the shelter where she lives with her husband, children and grandchildren.
When the war started, we felt very scared, we were hiding in basements, sitting there. I want the children to go to school and kindergarten, but what can they do with all this happening, with unexploded rockets lying in the streets at home? I want everything to be good.”
Lydmyla
Oxfam and partners in Ukraine
Gordana Vucinic, Oxfam area manager for the North and East of Ukraine. Image: Kieran Doherty / Oxfam
Gordana Vucinic is Oxfam area manager for the North and East of Ukraine.
“The key area of the partnership is through the national NGOs [Non-Governmental Organisations] working in Ukraine. We actually met amazing initiatives coming from the citizens themselves that were founded to help each other. Those organisations were founded literally because of the war, a few months after the war... the level of their outreach and the way they were able to know the most vulnerable people, it was extremely impressive."
Frequently asked questions
Can I donate items like clothing and blankets to help people in emergencies?
Clothes and blankets are among the many items we can sell in our shops here to raise funds, but Oxfam does not send clothes and blankets overseas, however good their condition.
Often this is not cost effective. Shipping also takes time. What people give today might not be what people need tomorrow. Wherever possible, Oxfam buys items locally or from countries in the affected region. This stimulates the local economy and has a lower environmental impact.
That's why making a cash donation is one of the most effective ways to support Oxfam's emergency work.
Can I volunteer to drive supplies from the UK overseas?
Oxfam does not send volunteer drivers from the UK overseas with supplies. Wherever possible, Oxfam buys items locally or from countries in the affected region. This stimulates the local economy and has a lower environmental impact.
That's why making a cash donation is one of the most effective ways to support Oxfam's emergency work.
We deeply appreciate anyone’s desire to support our work and would love for you to volunteer in one of our shops too. Our shop volunteers include those who have been forced to flee conflict and disaster, so they provide a way to welcome people in our communities.
Please visit our volunteering page to find out more information about the fantastic opportunities we have.
Can I offer a room to a refugee with Oxfam?
We do not offer accommodation for those seeking asylum or refuge in the UK, as this is not our area of expertise – others are best placed to do that. But we firmly believe that everyone has the right to live safely and in peace. We deeply appreciate that you are keen to support those affected.