Civil society

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
LEFT – Anna Vuiko with her father Roman, who was abducted by Russian troops from his house in Hostomel, in Kyiv region, on March 2. The 50-year-old, who needs medications, remains in captivity, but Russian officials deny he is in their custody. RIGHT – Olena Yuzvak was taken from her house in Hostomel on March 20, together with her husband Oleg and her 22-year-old son Dmytro. She was released the following day, Oleg returned one month later, but Dmytro's whereabouts remain unknown.
LEFT – Anna Vuiko with her father Roman, who was abducted by Russian troops from his house in Hostomel, in Kyiv region, on March 2. The 50-year-old, who needs medications, remains in captivity, but Russian officials deny he is in their custody. RIGHT – Olena Yuzvak was taken from her house in Hostomel on March 20, together with her husband Oleg and her 22-year-old son Dmytro. She was released the following day, Oleg returned one month later, but Dmytro's whereabouts remain unknown. © LEFT - Courtesy of Anna Vuiko. RIGHT – Courtesy of Olena Yuzvak.

Russia Holds Ukrainian Civilians Hostage

Moscow refuses to acknowledge thousands of detentions as prisoners families’ fear for their fate.

14 Jul 22
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