About the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
In the weeks after the conflict began in February 2022, the humanitarian crisis exceeded the worst predictions. Neighboring countries were seeing huge refugee influxes, largely women and children.
In the last four years, the conflict has taken a heavy toll on civilians. Over 12,000 people have lost their lives, while over 3.7 million are registered as internally displaced. Another 6 million people have had to flee Ukraine as refugees.
Today, 10.8 million people in the country need humanitarian assistance, which represents more than a quarter of the population. The war has cost the country nearly $486 billion.
Before the 2022 invasion, years of fighting in Donetsk and Luhansk left 2.9 million needing aid and displaced 1.5 million.
What do Ukrainian refugees need most?
The most urgent needs for Ukrainian refugees and displaced people are clean water, hygiene, shelter, and protection from violence, including violence against women and girls. More people need financial help to rent homes, fix property, or pay for medical care. Besides the conflict, displaced families face cold weather, power cuts, and limited healthcare — especially women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
