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«When we look up at the sky, I point to a star: “Your daddy is there, he is…
In September 2023, during the Russian “Shahed” attack on Lviv, when, among other things, warehouses with Caritas-Spes humanitarian aid were destroyed, Petro Burban, a father of three, was killed. The memory of him and the good he gave, as…
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“What gave us strength during the occupation? Children. They are our greatest…
A family of internally displaced persons from Kupiansk dreams of peace, their own home, and a meeting with Polish families who supported them in their time of need after the victory
Read morePsychological crisis and ways to overcome it: training for specialists of…
Our lives are full of stress. War, loss, destruction, a constant stream of disturbing news. People need support, especially psychological support, to overcome their fears, despair, uncertainty, and to solve problems in family relationships.
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Caritas-Spes express condolences and gratitude to our colleagues
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried out one of the largest attacks on the Sumy region, specifically targeting the city of Konotop with Iranian Shahed drones.
Read moreCaritas-SPES social worker was injured during the missile attack on Pavlohrad
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation fired a missile at the city of Pavlohrad. Iryna, Social worker Caritas - SPES, was injured during this terrible attack. She was diagnosed with a broken rib and other possible injuries, which are…
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“When it seemed that the despair was endless, your support gave us strength and…
They lived on the very border with Russia, and the war literally burst into their home at dawn on February 24, 2022. Read about the long and painful journey “from home to home,” about dreams, regrets, and hopes, and how the support from…
Read moreCash from the Emergency Appeal is vital support for frontline areas
When war knocks on your door, any plans and dreams are packed into an emergency bag along with essential items, and uncertainty and insecurity about the future become constant reminders.
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“Your support is like a sign. It's like a strong feeling that everything will…
A family of internally displaced persons from Donetsk Oblast talks about their participation in the Family to Family project, their hardest and happiest day recently, and their dreams
Read moreNew project "S.U.P.E.R." - work has started
Another project that Caritas-Spes Ukraine is working on this year is “S.U.P.E.R. Support Ukrainian Population for the Emergency and Rehabilitation. 21/UCR/012832”.
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Emergency Appeal: support here and now
27 humanitarian centres; 6 logistics hubs; 13 aid programmes and 41,028 people who received aid - these are the main results of one of the largest projects of Caritas-Spes Ukraine.
Read more“It's important to believe in a miracle, that's the only way it can happen.…
“Yarchyk likes to build things. He makes houses, airplanes, trucks. This is his greatest joy today. We have two bags of construction sets, here, take a look,” says Nadiia about her nine-year-old son's hobby. The kid smiles, and it seems as…
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“When the explosions subsided, the pigeons returned. Bohdan fed them, talked to…
The mother and son spent 40 days of Chernihiv's occupation in the basement. How do they live, what dreams do they have today, and what keeps them hoping for better times?
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