Three years of war: Humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine intensifies

Three years of war: Humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine intensifies

After three tragic years of war in Ukraine, the humanitarian Situation remains catastrophic. As the aid association Neighbor in Not , 13 million people still suffer from the devastating consequences of the continuing fighting and the associated destruction. In the meantime, over 2.7 million people have been supported by various aid organizations such as Caritas and Red Cross. Since the war continues unabated, the need for help is still enormous.

The ongoing attacks on civilian facilities such as schools and hospitals tighten the situation for the already heavily loaded population. According to orf , the psychological stress, especially in children, is enormous. This generation grows up in an environment characterized by war, fear and uncertainty, whereby many often have to interrupt their schooling due to air strikes and evacuations. Mobile medical teams are used to help those affected in hard -to -reach areas, while urgently needed food and safety spaces are provided for children.

help despite persistent contradictions

The Austrian federal government has also provided 48 million euros from the foreign catastrophic fund for urgently needed aid measures. In addition to financial support that enables people to meet their basic needs themselves, emergency shelters are also provided. Many families have lost any income opportunities in recent years, and the provision of cash or vouchers remains an important instrument for relieving suffering and need.