The Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, marking the start of military attacks on cities and towns using weapons such as missiles. As of January 2026, United Nations data shows that the Ukraine crisis continues to deteriorate, with over 2,500 civilians killed and 12,000 injured in 2025. Additionally, the war has led to millions of people being displaced, with nearly 7 million refugees seeking shelter in Europe.

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With the generous donation from around the world, Plan International has reached over 1.7 million people across Ukraine, Poland. Romania and Moldova through local partners to support the following projects, including psychological support, child protection, anti-gender-based violence support and education.
A team of psychologists provides psychological therapy, such as art and games to refugee children, allowing them to express their unspeakable emotions. After a long period of therapy, they had begun to open their hearts and slowly recover from the trauma of conflicts.
Sophia, ten years old, escaped to Moldova with her mother and is now beginning a new school year with a warm welcome from teachers and classmates.
Plan International will allocate donations for designated projects in accordance with the donor’s intent. However, when the designated project is fully funded, additional donations will be used where needed most for more efficient use of resources without prior notice.