War in Ukraine: Habitat's Response

Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, more than 13 million people have been forced to leave their homes behind.

The conflict has destroyed Ukraine’s infrastructure, decimated businesses and levelled homes as families flee for their lives, taking little or nothing with them, desperate for stability, warmth, and a place to live in safety and dignity. Habitat has been on the ground in bordering countries since the very beginning, support those most in need with short, mid and long-term housing solutions.

Over the last 2 years, Habitat have served tens of thousands of people through a range of interventions.

From emergency travel kits with items such as blankets and hygiene products to rental assistance and hotel vouchers, Habitat has been supporting refugees from Ukraine to have a safe place to stay. We have also refurbished vacant buildings and spaces, providing upgrades to collective shelters to house larger numbers of refugees. Read Habitat's 2-year report here.

Inside Ukraine we have supported vital construction repair of more than 650 homes, provided upgrades to apartment blocks in Odessa and we have delivered more than 500 stoves, manufactured in Kyiv which have brought warmth, somewhere to cook a bowl of soup and hope in the darkness of war.

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Habitat for remains committed to helping affected families secure durable solutions to their housing needs, in neighbouring countries and inside Ukraine.

This film captures something of the terrible conditions and the difference the stoves make. Our hope is to raise enough funds to deliver another 250 stoves. The stoves are made in Kyiv, which provides local employment, and cost just £100.

Hear directly from our colleagues across Europe in the videos below, and learn about Habitat's response to the crisis.