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Horrible news from Kherson, where a clearly marked @UNOCHA mission, including the Head of OCHA in #Ukraine, came under drone attack while visiting Ostriv. Humanitarian workers are protected under International Humanitarian Law and must never be targeted.

For Galina, every meal is a way to help. At 66, she cooks daily for Ukrainian refugees in Bălți, where EU-supported @WFP assistance keeps families going - one plate at a time. 🇪🇺

More than 1,500 Russian drones and dozens of missiles launched against Ukrainian cities since yesterday. Civilian homes, a school and critical infrastructure struck. Innocent people killed and wounded. Ukrainians need protection, support and solidarity more than ever.

‘Utility support helped us survive the harsh winter,’ says Zarina, a displaced woman from Karabakh now living in Yerevan. With 🇪🇺 @eu_echo funding, @PIN_Armenia supports families like hers—helping ease the burden of heating costs and bringing relief when it’s needed most.

Three years after the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, the scars are still visible - but so is the strength of the communities rebuilding their lives. From the first days of rescue to the long recovery process, the EU’s support has been rooted in solidarity. ⬇️

@EUDelegationTur @eu_eeas @eu_enlargement_ @hadjalahbib @echo_Europe @EU_Commission Walking through Hatay today, signs of destruction remain, alongside signs of recovery: children playing, markets reopening, and communities moving forward together. Life is not the same as before, but it is moving forward. Read the full story: link.europa.eu/jhcHY7

War forced her to leave everything behind. At 75, Mariia fled her village near the 🇷🇺 border under shelling, carrying only what she could. With EU support, @iamCARITAS is helping her settle in Sumy by providing essentials and a way to stay connected as she rebuilds her life.

Every child should feel safe, go to school, and have the chance to dream about their future. For Ferhat and Mehdi, two Afghan refugee children living in 🇹🇷, that chance became real. Thanks to @eu_echo & @unicefturk, they enroll in school and take new steps toward the future.

As Türkiye continues to host millions of refugees, the EU stands with them and their host communities. With €20 million in new EU humanitarian funding for 2026, we will keep supporting the most vulnerable with healthcare, protection & basic services. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

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📍 Gaziantep, Türkiye Since 2012, the EU has supported refugees and host communities in Türkiye with life-saving humanitarian aid. Today, the EU announced €20 million in humanitarian funding for 2026 to continue supporting the most vulnerable.

'Now we can finally live normally again'. Viktoriia fled the Russian occupation in the Kherson region in 2022, returning months later to a shattered home. With support from @Solidarites_Int and the EU, her home is now restored, and life is slowly returning to normal.

Today, on #MothersDay, we honour the strength and resilience of mothers everywhere – whether they are facing crisis and displacement themselves, or serving on the front lines as humanitarian workers helping others survive and rebuild.

“We had to move apartments twice. Our utility bills nearly tripled, so having this support makes a huge difference,” says Olga, a 🇺🇦 refugee in 🇲🇩. Backed by @eu_echo, @IOMMoldova is helping vulnerable families cover rent, offering stability and safety after fleeing the war📽️.

Anush, a displaced mother from Karabakh to 🇦🇲, is rebuilding her life step by step. With 🇪🇺 @eu_echo support, @RedCrossArmenia provides mental health care to people who’ve lost so much. After the sessions, Anush is finding her confidence again.

After losing a limb and fleeing years of shelling, Serhii found safety in a rehabilitation centre in Mykolaiv 🇺🇦. Read how with support from @Solidarites_Int and the EU 🇪🇺, this centre became a safe haven for dozens of Ukrainians affected by the war 👉 solidarites.org/en/countries/u…

Last night's Russian strikes on Poltava, Kharkiv & Donetsk killed 4 people, including 2 @SESU_UA emergency workers. Those who save lives should never become targets. In Ukraine, or anywhere else. These attacks on first responders & critical infrastructure are indefensible.

Cash assistance puts choice and dignity back in the hands of vulnerable people, so they can decide what they need most. With EU @eu_echo support, @IOMTurkiye helps vulnerable families meet their needs & regain control over their lives. So, they can shape their own recovery!

Read more: link.europa.eu/GRMKR9

Who are the women behind these uniforms - and what keeps them going? Click the link below to hear their voices and stories of resilience, care, and courage.

They don’t carry weapons - but they save lives. Meet Anastasiia Kuchynska, Inna Safronova, Maryna Averina, Olena Brovun and Olena Kotok from the @SESU_UA, working on the frontlines of emergencies across the war-torn Ukraine.