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In Poland, Ukrainian refugees join the teams of Première Urgence Internationale
As soon as they arrived in Poland at the end of February, the Première Urgence Internationale teams identified major needs in mental health and psychosocial support for people who had fled the war in Ukraine. The need to recruit Ukrainian-speaking psychologists and social workers therefore quickly became apparent.
Ukraine: the impact of conflict on mental health
The conflict that began on 24 February this year on Ukrainian territory has exacerbated the vulnerabilities of populations already psychologically weakened by eight years of conflict in the Donbass region. In a matter of weeks, mental health has only worsened, requiring urgent care and follow-up.
POLAND: FIRST EMERGENCY MEASURES IN PLACE
The advance of the Russian offensive in Ukraine has led to an increase in the number of people moving to neighbouring countries. Poland has become one of the theatres for humanitarian aid in the face of this massive flow of refugees. The teams of Première Urgence Internationale are working hard to respond effectively to the new vulnerabilities caused by these forced exiles, through measures linked to the security, mental and physical health of displaced populations.
UKRAINE EMERGENCY : How far will this war go?
On the 14th day of the Russian military offensive, the situation in Ukraine is critical. Assaults are increasing in several parts of the country, causing a growing number of deaths and injuries among the civilian population. Many buildings have been destroyed: schools, houses, roads. The people who stayed behind are striving to protect themselves the best they can in precarious shelters. In the meantime, hope of a ceasefire is fading by the day.
Tender Annoucement – Establishment of framework agreements in the field of security training
THE NGO PREMIERE URGENCE INTERNATIONALE launches a Call for tender for the implementing of framework agreements.
Photo exposition #FacesOfConflict – fascinating portraits of people affected by the conflict In the Donbass region
Since February 2015, Première Urgence Internationale teams have been implementing projects in Eastern Ukraine aimed to provide emergency health care as well as to strengthen access to quality health/mental healthcare services and water infrastructures. Thanks to the support of the European Commission Directorate General for Humanitarian aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) and the Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA/USAID), the organization was able to develop a photo project that gives residents of conflict-affected areas the opportunity to explain what does it really mean to live close to the ‘’line of contact’’. The purpose of this project was also to highlight how COVID-19 has created an additional pressure on these people who are still confronted on a daily basis with the consequences of the ongoing conflict.
Climate change and conflict: a subtle but real connection
On the occasion of its Earth Week, Première Urgence Internationale is launching a series of articles focused on the environment, detailing the concrete actions taken and the objectives set to go further in its environmental commitment.
In the Donbass, a situation of “no war, no peace” for civilians
Ioulia Shukan is a Ukraine specialist. She was on the ground during the big mobilizations of winter 2013/2014 and when the events turned into an armed conflict. Since then, this Eastern European country has become her dominant field of study. She looks back on her research and sociological studies.
Mental health and conflicts
The COVID-19 pandemic reminds everyone of the importance of taking mental health into account in our societies. Regarding humanitarian context, what consequences can conflicts have on populations?
To support the health facilities in Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bárbara Scoralick Villela has worked as health coordinator for Ukraine mission of Première Urgence Internationale during the COVID-19 pandemic. She tells us about her experience in the field.
