The number of refugees from Ukraine who crossed the Polish border has exceeded 2,5 million. They are mostly women and children. There is also a remarkable number of the elderly. Often fleeing from war signifies the first trip abroad and facing completely new environment.
We stand in solidarity with the YMCAs in Ukraine and our members directly affected by the war. Our faith, commitment and capacities shall guide and inspire our messages and actions.
32 days after the start of the invasion of Ukraine and 97 days before the opening of the 20th YMCA World Council, YMCA Area Alliance leaders for Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America/Caribbean, as well as YMCA Canada and USA, met Directors of YMCA international programmes from across Europe.
Republic of Moldova is one of the most affected countries by the war in Ukraine by hosting a big number of refugees.
We are very pleased to introduce the 2021 Annual Report that reveals yet another successful and a momentous year for YMCA Europe.
Since the beginning of the war, YMCA Romania was present at the border crossing point, providing first-line support and assistance to the refugees and asylum seekers fleeing the war in Ukraine.
This is an overview of some of the most important actions from the last few weeks, taken by YMCA Spain in relation to the war in Ukraine.
Over the past two weeks, the YMCA movement has shown amazing commitment and contribution towards helping all those affected by the war in Ukraine.
YMCA’s priority is addressing the humanitarian needs of all people affected by the war, in the communities our YMCAs in Ukraine serve and outside Ukraine.
