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The war in Ukraine has destroyed cities, separated families, and forced a quarter of the population from their homes. In the first year alone, millions fled to neighboring countries while millions more were displaced within Ukraine. Today, nearly 40% of the population needs humanitarian assistance.
Kharkiv – Ukraine’s second-largest city, just 30 kilometres from the Russian border – hosts the highest number of displaced people. For many, staying home is the default choice, even as violence intensifies. Some eventually flee, but often only after running out of ways to cope, while many others never get the chance to leave at all.
Since the start of the crisis, Alight’s commitment to people displaced by the war in and outside Ukraine has been unwavering. From welcoming refugees at the Polish border with warmth and care, to ensuring safe shelter, building community in new environments, and providing psychological and social support, our goal has always been to help people live beyond mere survival.
This commitment has taken many forms. We’ve delivered food to families in Lviv and Kharkiv, supplied medicines to hospitals in Sumy and Kyiv, and supported an orphanage in Lviv caring for hundreds of children. We’ve partnered with local groups to distribute essentials like clothing, blankets, and bedding, provided warmth and safety for families crossing into Poland, and funded grassroots organizations across Ukraine.
Through FARMERHOOD fiscal sponsorship, we’ve helped distribute $500,000 to farmers, supporting them in restoring their land and sustaining their livelihoods. More broadly, Alight and our partners have provided assistance to over 1 million displaced Ukrainians, and through community-led initiatives, we have distributed more than $3 million in funding to over 200 local organizations.
Whether through emergency aid, long-term support, or grassroots partnerships, Alight continues to stand alongside Ukrainians with dignity, care, and connection.
In Kharkiv, life continues amid airstrikes, displacement, and deep stress. Elderly Ukrainians in collective shelters, often isolated and overlooked, find support through Alight’s programs. From art therapy and physical rehab to museum visits, nearly 100 participants are rediscovering what it means to feel alive and cared for. "The impressions are wonderful, the mood is wonderful. We come here, we distract ourselves from our problems, and from air alerts. We feel comfortable and want to come back." - shares Nadiia, a 67-year-old participant.
In Kharkiv, where youth live under the strain of displacement and near-daily shelling, Alight’s team has brought psychosocial support closer to the student community. Local social workers, teachers, and volunteers were trained in WHO’s “Self-Help Plus” method, and facilitators have begun guiding young people through stress management sessions. These trainings give students tools to cope with uncertainty, build resilience, and find balance amid the challenges of war.
As their hometown became a frontline, Vitaliy and Katia had to close their shop and struggled to find work. Concerned for their three daughters, they took a train to Poland. Not knowing what to do, they spent their first night sleeping on benches at the station. Next day, they met an Alight guide who found them a free 30-day stay from Airbnb.org, providing a safe, clean place to rest and plan their next steps in peace.
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Alight helps Ukrainians find safety amid crisis. Partnering with Airbnb.org, we've provided over 73,000 nights of free housing.
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On World Mental Health Day, Alight considers the importance of support for displaced people to heal and rebuild their lives after enduring violence and hardship.
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A family of five is ready for a fresh start in Boston and grateful for newcomer support upon arrival.
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Yuliia's journey from Bakhmach, Ukraine, to Boston exemplifies resilience and strength. Despite the war's devastation, she found hope and security through Alight’s Jobs Pathway Program.
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Vitaliy and his family fled their home in Odessa due to the war in Ukraine. After struggling to find housing in Poland, they found refuge through Alight and Airbnb. This stay provided them with a safe place to rest and plan their future.
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When the war in Ukraine began, Mariola and her family wanted to help. Living in Krakow, Poland, they used their experience as Airbnb hosts to provide short-term housing for Ukrainian refugees through Alight's Airbnb.org partnership.
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Olena, a single mother from Ukraine, brought her four children to Poland for safety after their home city was bombed. Facing numerous challenges, including job loss and housing difficulties, Olena eventually found a temporary home through Alight's partnership with Airbnb.org.
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Amid the crisis, Alight emphasizes "doing the doable" by collaborating with local organizations to provide essentials like food, medicine, and shelter. Our efforts on the Polish border and within Ukraine ensure immediate, impactful support.
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Alight has sent a team of rapid-response aid workers to Poland to support fleeing Ukrainian families in a moment of crisis.
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Artem Fedorenko, a 10-year-old Ukrainian boy who lost his arm in a bombing during the Russian invasion. He relocated to Minnesota for a prosthetic and has since adjusted well.
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"From War to Welcome" showcases the power of partnership in guiding displaced Ukrainians to safety.
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