Lyudmila Galichina

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Volunteers at the support center for residents of temporarily occupied territories in Zaporizhzhia. The centre was set up by residents of Tokmak, a city in Zaporizhzhia region, which fell under Russian control in the first weeks of Russia’s invasion. It is one of the many grassroots initiatives that have been providing the core of the humanitarian support to Ukrainians directly affected by the war.

Volunteers at the support center for residents of temporarily occupied territories in Zaporizhzhia. The centre was set up by residents of Tokmak, a city in Zaporizhzhia region, which fell under Russian control in the first weeks of Russia’s invasion. It is one of the many grassroots initiatives that have been providing the core of the humanitarian support to Ukrainians directly affected by the war. © Zaporizhzhia Centre of Investigations/incentre.zp.ua

Grassroots Groups Lead Ukraine's Aid Efforts

Informal volunteer initiatives receive a fraction of donations but provide the bulk of humanitarian assistance.

4 Oct 22

Deminer, Vladyslav Shapoval from the Kharkiv emergency response services unit remove part of a Grad rocket from a park after a recent Russian attack on April 15, 2022 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Deminer, Vladyslav Shapoval from the Kharkiv emergency response services unit remove part of a Grad rocket from a park after a recent Russian attack on April 15, 2022 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Ukraine: Liberated Areas Riddled With Mines

More than 13 per cent of the country needs demining. It will take decades and more than 250 billion US dollars.

19 Apr 22

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