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Support for Ukraine

World Jewish Relief’s 30 year history in Ukraine, our extensive network of local partners and our understanding of the context gives us unparalleled access and capability to respond to evolving needs.
CEO and Chair of World Jewish Relief visit victims of the Ukraine war

Our Ongoing Crisis Response

Russia’s relentless assault on Ukraine continues to take a heavy toll on its economy, infrastructure and especially Ukrainians themselves. It continues to affect our partners, programmes and participants. Yet despite this and thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have reached 388 locations in Ukraine and supported 327,331 people, both within and beyond the Jewish community since the war began in 2022.  

This includes life-saving humanitarian aid, home repairs, home care and active ageing programmes for vulnerable Jews and older people, educational and psychological support for families, and livelihood development. We have also assisted thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Moldova and the UK, helping them to rebuild their lives. But as war rages on, we know our work is more important than ever.

Three years of war

388

locations reached in Ukraine

327,331

people supported within & beyond the community

27

experienced partners supporting our work

Ukrainians in the UK

In August 2023, we launched our STEP Ukraine programme to support Ukrainian refugees to rebuild their lives in the UK. Over 12 weeks, we provide intensive English language and specialist employment support to Ukrainians displaced by the war. This programme is funded by the UK Government and delivered in partnership with the British Council. So far, we have supported over 13,000 Ukrainians, and according to a recent survey, over 65% of respondents are currently in work with 99% of test-takers showing improvements in their English skills. 

13,000+

Ukrainian refugees supported in the UK

65%

are in work according to recent survey

99%

improved their English

Making a Difference

World Jewish Relief CEO and Partner Dreamland helping a disabled woman in Ukraine

Our unparalleled response to the Ukraine Crisis

Watch as Oleksiy, Director of one of our partners, meets Liudmyla and Zinaida, Ukrainians on the frontlines of the conflict who we are supporting.
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The war came to Valentina

When Valentina’s home was damaged by a missile, she didn’t know who to turn to.
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Unbreakable Inna

After fleeing Ukraine and arriving in the UK, artist Inna faced numerous challenges.
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Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 we have been supporting our 27 partners across the country as they do everything they can to protect their communities in the face of active conflict.
CEO of World Jewish Relief Paul Anticoni hugging a resident of war torn Ukraine