Alina is a psychologist and mother of three. She is from Kiev and has turned her children's passion for chess into a chess club. Photo: Olha Petrova/Oxfam
The war in Ukraine
4 år efter invasionen. Oxfam och våra partners är på plats.
Sidan senast uppdaterad 9 juli 2026.
Vad händer i ukraina?
Sen 2022 har miljontals människor blivit drabbade av Rysslands invasion av Ukraina. Samhällen är splittrade, hem förstörda och liv förlorade. Det uppskattas att över 10 miljoner människor är i fortsatt behov av humanitärt stöd, 3.5 miljoner av dem har tvingats lämna sina hem.
Oxfam har varit på plats sen 2022 och samarbetat med lokala partners för att säkerställa att stödet gör skillnad där det behövs som mest. Våra lokala partners lokala kunskap och expertis är en förutsättning för att insatserna ska vara effektiva.
Hur har Oxfam och partners arbetat i Ukraina?
Oxfam har arbetet jämsides fler än 40 lokala partnerorganisationer i Ukraina, Polen, Rumänien och Moldavien. Tillsammans med våra partners har vi tillhandahållit:
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- Rent vatten och sanitet, däribland tillgänglighetsanpassade toaletter och duschar
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- Elektricitet och generatorer
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- Matpaket och kontantstöd
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- Hygienkit
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- Nödskydd och transport
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- Psykosocialt stöd för människor som utsatts för trauman
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- Juridisk rådgivning så att människor kan förstå och åtnjuta sina rättigheter
Oxfams insats i Ukraina rör sig in i en ny fas, vilket innebär att Oxfam går mot en planerad utfasning av vårt arbete i Ukraina. Vårt fokus går från att vara direkt inblandade till att stötta våra lokala partners till att fortsätta arbetet.
"I want to breathe out again - I want the whole country to breathe out and rest. I want everyone to be able to return home."
Anna Kulyeva, founder of the "Anika" Foundation
Oxfam's work in Ukraine
The importance of local expertise
As always, Oxfam works on the principle of empowering and supporting local humanitarian leaders for aid to be effective. We work with a feminist approach where we try to look at the big picture, to ensure that aid reaches marginalized groups. Our work in Ukraine is further evidence that humanitarian action is most effective when it is driven by local needs and in partnership with local organizations. It is thanks to the close cooperation with local organizations that the aid has been able to reach out as quickly and effectively as possible.
Alinas berättelse
Alina Smyrnova är mamma till tre barn och psykolog. Hon såg sina barn utveckla en passion för schack och när hon inte kunde hitta en schackklubb i närheten tog hon saken i egna händer och startade en egen. Utöver schackklubben kan människor utöva pilates och få psykologiskt stöd. Hon har på så sätt skapat en gemenskap för människor där de kan växa och både få och ge stöd.
Alina ger barn från stora familjer chansen att delta gratis och hoppas framåt kunna engagera fler tonåringar för att ge dem möjlighet att delta i meningsfulla aktiviteter. Oxfam och partnern WCU har stöttat Alina i att ta fram en affärsplan och gett bidrag för att köpa möbler, utrustning och föremål som kan säkerställa att verksamheten kan fortsätta under strömavbrott.
Working with already vulnerable groups
Oxfam's work is always based on local needs, in Ukraine we are working with seven partner organizations that work with marginalized groups in Ukraine. This includes Roma, women, LGBTI+ people, people living near the frontline and those living in rural areas with limited access to humanitarian support. A strong civil society in Ukraine means that the people who need support continue to get it, now and in the future.
The importance of local expertise
As always, Oxfam works on the principle of empowering and supporting local humanitarian leaders for aid to be effective. We work with a feminist approach where we try to look at the big picture, to ensure that aid reaches marginalized groups. Our work in Ukraine is further evidence that humanitarian action is most effective when it is driven by local needs and in partnership with local organizations. It is thanks to the close cooperation with local organizations that the aid has been able to reach out as quickly and effectively as possible.
Anna Kulyeva, founder of the "Anika" foundation, shows photos on her mobile phone. Photo: Olha Petrova/Oxfam
Alina's story:
Alina Smyrnova is a mother of three and a psychologist. She watched her children develop a passion for chess and when she couldn't find a chess club nearby, she took matters into her own hands and started her own. In addition to the chess club, people can practice Pilates and receive psychological support. In this way, she has created a community for people to grow and both receive and give support.
Alina gives children from large families the chance to participate for free and hopes to engage more teenagers in the future to give them the opportunity to participate in meaningful activities. Oxfam and partner WCU have supported Alina in developing a business plan and provided grants to purchase furniture, equipment and items to ensure the business can continue during power cuts.
Alina is a psychologist and mother of three. She is from Kiev and has turned her children's passion for chess into a chess club. Photo: Olha Petrova/Oxfam
Working with already vulnerable groups
Oxfam's work is always based on local needs, in Ukraine we are working with seven partner organizations that work with marginalized groups in Ukraine. This includes Roma, women, LGBTI+ people, people living near the frontline and those living in rural areas with limited access to humanitarian support. A strong civil society in Ukraine means that the people who need support continue to get it, now and in the future.
The Anika Foundation visits Hanna's house, where new windows were installed to replace those damaged during attacks. Photo: Olha Petrova/Oxfam
Vill du veta mer om Oxfams arbete i Ukraina?
Read our 2.5 year report on our work in Ukraine
2.5 years in UkraineRead our 2-year report on our work in Ukraine and the region
2 years in UkraineOxfam is on the ground in several other emergencies
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