Three years of renewed fighting has left 14.6 million people, including nearly 3 million children, in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. But together, we can provide shelter, care, safety and hope.
Three years of war has been a catastrophe for children in Ukraine. More than 10,500 civilians have been killed, including 587 children, and nearly 20,000 people have been injured. The war in Ukraine triggered the largest and fastest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War. Because of ongoing violence, about 4 million people are still displaced within Ukraine and more than 5.9 million were forced to flee to neighboring countries.
Thus far, Save the Children and local partners have supported more than 2.6 million people. We have distributed hygiene kits, provided mental health and psychosocial support, provided access to education and educational programs, established child-friendly spaces, and supported families with cash transfers - and we're still providing support every day. Our team of around 340 staff, together with 30 local partner organizations, remain committed to supporting families in Ukraine.
More than three years on, we're supporting the resiliency of children in Ukraine. We will protect the children of Ukraine for as long as they need us.
