Ukraine: Providing vital humanitarian aid and life-saving explosive risk education near the frontline

As conflict continues to escalate in eastern and southern Ukraine, thousands of women are left struggling. These women, many of whom are single mothers, elderly, or disabled, are particularly vulnerable to the ongoing conflict. In frontline communities in Kharkiv and Kherson Oblasts, DRC’s Protection teams are distributing dignity kits containing hygiene products, bed linens, and power banks, helping those most in need.

“Every woman has unique needs,” says DRC Protection Team Leader Olha. “It’s essential we take a tailored approach to ensure we meet those needs effectively.”

For many, this is the first aid they’ve received since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Svitlana, an elderly woman from the frontline village of Muzykivka, explains: “No one else has come to help me. I’m grateful that you brought the aid directly to my home—I can hardly walk and would never have been able to carry this box on my own.”

Door-to-door assistance, especially for those with mobility issues, is crucial in ensuring that vital supplies reach those in remote and dangerous areas.