Families caught in the crossfire of war

Why Ukraine? 

More than three years into the war, millions of families in Ukraine are still struggling to survive. The situation remains dire, with over 12 million people urgently in need of humanitarian assistance in 2026. 

Please stand with us as we continue to support families across Ukraine.

The war has caused one of the biggest and fastest growing displacement crises in Europe since World War II. 

Missile attacks, displacement, and destroyed infrastructure have turned daily life into a battle for survival. Approximately a third of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes – those displaced are sheltering in ruined homes or crowded centres, often without heat, electricity, clean water, hygiene materials or food.

Every day the number of displaced families grows. 

The war continues to escalate with no end in sight. In 2026, intensified shelling in front-line regions forced thousands more to flee. These families are facing impossible choices – stay under attack or abandon everything they’ve ever known.

ReliefAid Canada continues to support the delivering of aid to those in need.

Today, we continue to deliver vital supplies to families living in hard-to-reach areas where little aid is getting through. These necessities help to keep families alive and offer hope until more permanent solutions can be found. 

What are we doing?

Behind each image of a destroyed building lies the lives of families who once called this place home.

Over 1.5 million homes have been destroyed in Ukraine, with countless others severely damaged. These damaged homes will need significant building work to make them habitable and weatherproof again.  

As front lines move some families have been able to return home and see first-hand the damage. These families are desperate to return to their homes but, even if they are repairable sourcing the materials needed is difficult. 

To assist returning families, along with families who have chosen to stay in missile damaged homes, ReliefAid Canada supports the distribution of home repair kits in the front-line regions of Ukraine. 

These include materials to patch broken ceilings, walls, and windows. Ukrainian winters are brutal, temperatures plummet to –20°C. These repairs help make homes weatherproof, preventing further damage and allowing families to stay warm in their own houses.

Families depend on our distributions to stay warm during the winter

Providing hygiene kits

Basic necessities are unobtainable or unaffordable for many families in front line areas. ReliefAid Canada supports the distribution of hygiene kits containing items like toothpaste, detergent, sanitary products, and laundry powder – essentials to help families keep healthy and maintain their dignity.  

Providing medical support

ReliefAid Canada’s support in Ukraine includes the distribution of medical supplies and medicines to family clinics situated in front line areas. Providing them with the vital supplies needed to assist people with their immediate and chronic medical needs.

Families receiving the medical and hygiene support they urgently need in Kharkiv, Eastern Ukraine

What can you do?

There are several ways you can help:

• Call for international action and accountability to protect families
• Share our work with your networks so more people can help us help those who need it the most
• Organise a fundraiser at your school or club
• Donate what you can