More than four years into the full-scale war, the humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain staggering. Since February 24, 2022, millions of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes, resulting in the largest displacement of people in Europe since World War II. As of 2025, an estimated 12.7 million people across the country require humanitarian assistance. Around 3.7 million people are still displaced within Ukraine, and a further 6.7 million have sought refuge abroad — including 6.2 million now living in countries across Europe.
Behind these figures are families separated, communities uprooted, and lives disrupted. Many people continue to live close to active hostilities, where safety is fragile and access to essential services can be limited or unpredictable. Frequent attacks on critical infrastructure are affecting the country as a whole, meaning that life is far from normal even in areas located well away from the front line.
Millions of internally displaced people have been forced to start new lives in unfamiliar places, often with limited income and resources, and for many, coping is becoming increasingly difficult as their displacement continues over time.
"I’m not going to leave all this behind.”
“It’s not easy to live here under these circumstances but I cannot imagine myself elsewhere. I love my cows and the fruit trees I’ve planted in my garden. I’m grateful for the timely and efficient support ERC provided to me. Every day I do my best to keep the household running. I’m not going to leave all this behind.”
- Olena, a farmer from Dnipropetrovsk region
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