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Erikshjälpen strengthens operations in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has now been going on for three years. The situation remains serious and Erikshjälpen sees a great need for long-term interventions for affected children and families. Therefore, we are intensifying our work in the country and starting cooperation with three more organisations on the ground.

February 24 marks the start of the fourth year of war in Ukraine. Russian attacks continue to cause fear and insecurity for children. Recently, there has been talk of a potential peace in which the US would negotiate with Russia. But there are many concerns about what such a peace could mean. What is clear is that even if the bombs stopped falling tomorrow, the children of Ukraine still have a huge need.

A line of families standing in front of tons of bags of emergency aid to be distributed.

The Women's Consortium of Ukraine distributes emergency packages to families in Zaporizhzhia. Photo: Women's Consortium of Ukraine

Since the beginning of the warn 2022, Erikshjälpen has been on the ground in Ukraine. Part of our work includes material support and emergency aid, but also psychosocial support to give children safe places in the chaos. The psychosocial support serves as anshelter from the war. Children are given a place to play and be creative as a way to process what they have been through. Quite simply, a place where they can be children. This is work that must not stop just because peace is in place.

New partner organizations

To strengthen the work in the country, Erikshjälpen has started working with three new organisations on the ground in Ukraine.

Through this, Erikshjälpen wants to send a clear signal: We are not leaving Ukraine. We are gearing up to meet the enormous needs that the children in the country have and will have for a long time to come.

Mattias Ingeson, Secretary-General of Erikshjälpen.

Erikshjälpen has previously cooperated with the organization Women Consortium of Ukraine (WCU). The organization has extensive experience in humanitarian interventions, both before and after Russia's full-scale invasion. WCUU supports families with children with cash, food, hygiene items, legal assistance and psychosocial support. Now theoperations in the country have been expanded with three new organisations.

Erikshjälpen's new partner organizations

Voices of Children

The Voices of Children's Center in Mykolajiv offers psychological support to children through individual and group counseling and psychosocial activities. Each month, the center receives around 300 participants, of which around 100 are new. The organization focuses on helping children cope with the trauma of war and creating a safe environment for their recovery.

Dobrobut

The Ukrainian charity 'Eudemony of Ukraine' works with children on a non-violent basis, emphasizing safety, respect and empathy. During the war, the focus has been on psychosocial support and strengthening children's resilience through a safe and communicative environment. The approach is adapted to the age and needs of children to provide the right support and engagement.

Martin Club

The GO MARTIN Club has been supporting children and women affected by poverty, war and violence since 1999. The organization works to provide them with social skills and opportunities for a better life. They promote a safe environment for children to grow up in, have zero tolerance for violence, and work with government and civil society to drive social reform.