Our report findings convey a powerful message: normal life remains out of reach for millions of Ukrainians. As we commemorate a decade of conflict, it is imperative for the world to recognize that solidarity has no expiration date, and the humanitarian response to this war requires sustained support.

Read the experiences of Alla, an 84-year-old resident of a nursing home in Mykolaiv, as she copes with the ongoing war and tries to stay positive.

Volodymyr and his wife, Victoria, once hosted families fleeing other parts of Ukraine. But when war hit their hometown in February 2022, it was their turn to rebuild their life somewhere new. This is their story.

Two months ago, sisters Marta* and Oksana* were living peaceful lives in the same Ukrainian town where they were born, married and spent their entire lives. They spoke to the IRC about how they made sudden and difficult decision to abandon everything they’ve ever known, and to seek safety with their children.

The IRC’s Nancy Dent describes her experiences confronting the largest European refugee crisis since World War II.

As the war in Ukraine escalated in 2022, Alisa had one priority: to protect her family by starting a life elsewhere.