Polish Humanitarian Action

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Polish Humanitarian Action

Our mission is to make the world a better place through alleviation of human suffering and promotion of humanitarian values.

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is a Warsaw-based international non-governmental organization that for 30 years has been providing assistance to civilians suffering as a result of armed conflicts, humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters in nearly 50 countries worldwide.

07/08/2026

Attacks on Ukrainian cities continue unabated, with more attacks taking place in recent weeks. Our help is still needed, especially in the east of the country, and that's where we send our convoys with aid to.

In the first six months of this year we:
- participated in 14 aid convoys
- delivered 2 862 kits containing personal hygiene products
- reached 10 locations in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.

Support what we do and be part of our aid!

04/08/2026

In regions where most people depend on agriculture or animal husbandry, every drop of water is precious. 💧 However, climate change is making rain, drought, and severe weather increasingly unpredictable in places like Madagascar.

🤝 Together with residents of villages in the south of the island, we are planting community gardens in which people can grow vegetables. We are building water intakes so the water doesn't need to be carried too far. Combined with agricultural and business training, families can better access food and increase their income. Increasing resilience to climate change requires the involvement of the entire community. ☝️

31/07/2026

“I didn't know a single Polish word. I had no idea where to start.”

Olena (name changed) and her son arrived in Poland from Kharkiv after fleeing the war in Ukraine. In a new country, Olena had to rebuild her life from scratch – find a place to live, a job, and enroll her son in school.

- The beginning was difficult - she recalls. - The people I met supported me with everyday challenges. I also took a Polish language course.
Today, Olena works as a caregiver for elderly. This became possible thanks to a vocational training course organized by PAH, where she gained the knowledge and practical skills needed for the job.

– Now we have a home, a job, and food on the table. I just wish life could be a little calmer now. And then we'll see – she says.

Olena is one of many people who have taken part in PAH's vocational training courses for people who sought refuge in Poland after fleeing the war in Ukraine. The courses are designed to help participants develop professional qualifications and re-enter the labour market.

Participants can choose a learning path that best matches their skills and aspirations. The programme currently offers training in fields such as accounting and care for people with disabilities, with technical and teacher training courses planned for the future.

These activities are part of the Innovative Approaches to Refugee Integration (IARI) project. Co-funded by the European Commission and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

27/07/2026

Humanitarian organizations in Ukraine are working in an increasingly complex security environment. As the use of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) continues to grow, staying up to date with the latest security knowledge is essential for teams working on the frontline.

To help partners adapt to this evolving environment, PAH Ukraine organized a two-day security training for representatives of 22 local partner organizations.

The programme combined expert-led sessions with hands-on field exercises, giving participants practical skills they can apply during their daily work. The training covered:

🔹 Understanding different types of drones and the risks they pose;
🔹 Protective measures and the use of passive drone detection systems;
🔹 First aid for drone-related injuries;
🔹 Safe response procedures during drone attacks;
🔹 Practical simulations of drone attacks on foot and in vehicles.

For local organizations working every day in conflict-affected communities, security is essential to maintaining access to people in need. Better preparedness helps humanitarian teams make informed decisions in high-risk situations, reduce risks to staff, and continue delivering life-saving assistance safely.

For PAH, strengthening partners' security capacity is also an investment in localization. Building institutional capacity goes beyond funding projects. For us, it means ensuring local organizations have the knowledge, skills, and systems needed to operate independently, safely, and effectively in an increasingly complex environment.

This publication and the assistance it describes has been made possible by the generous support of the United States Government. The contents are the responsibility of the Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Government.

U.S. Embassy Kyiv Ukraine

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Гуманітарні організації в Україні працюють у дедалі складнішому безпековому середовищі. Із поширенням використання малих безпілотних літальних апаратів (БпЛА) актуальні знання з безпеки стають критично важливими для команд, які працюють у прифронтових районах.

Щоб допомогти партнерам адаптуватися до цих нових викликів, команда PAH в Україні організувала дводенний тренінг із безпеки для представників 22 місцевих партнерських організацій.

Програма поєднала навчальні сесії, проведені експертами, із практичними польовими відпрацюваннями. Це дозволило учасникам отримати навички, які вони можуть застосовувати у своїй щоденній роботі. Під час тренінгу розглядалися наступні теми:

🔹 різні типи безпілотників і пов'язані з ними ризики;
🔹 заходи захисту та використання пасивних систем виявлення дронів;
🔹 надання першої допомоги при пораненнях, спричинених атаками дронів;
🔹 алгоритми безпечних дій під час атак із застосуванням безпілотників;
🔹 практичне відпрацювання сценаріїв атак дронів під час пересування пішки та в транспортних засобах.

Для місцевих організацій, які щодня працюють у громадах, що постраждали від війни, безпека є ключовою умовою збереження доступу до людей, які потребують допомоги. Краща підготовка допомагає гуманітарним командам ухвалювати зважені рішення в умовах підвищеного ризику, зменшувати загрози для персоналу та безпечно продовжувати надавати життєво необхідну допомогу.

Для PAH посилення безпекої спроможності партнерів також є важливою складовою локалізації гуманітарної допомоги. Розвиток інституційної спроможності виходить далеко за межі фінансування проєктів. Для нас це означає забезпечення місцевих організацій знаннями, практичними навичками та системами, необхідними для того, щоб вони могли працювати самостійно, безпечно й ефективно в дедалі складнішому середовищі.

Ця публікація та допомога, про яку в ній ідеться, стали можливими завдяки щедрій підтримці Уряду Сполучених Штатів Америки. Відповідальність за зміст матеріалу несе Польська гуманітарна акція (PAH), і він не обов'язково відображає погляди Уряду США.

22/07/2026

The progress is swift!

In Canal Pigi, South Sudan, we are building spaces where women and children can receive support. In areas of humanitarian crisis, the situation of these two groups is particularly difficult.

Canal Pigi is one such location, where many people live in unsafe conditions, and lack access to basic services. Furthermore, severe flooding has contributed to population displacement. Such circumstances increase the risk of gender-based violence – people affected with it will be able to get advice and support in the spaces we build.

✅ The project is funded by the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund United Nations OCHA.

15/07/2026

Do you know what’s in these photos?

It’s an unusual structure - a water tank that was recently built in Somalia. We’re also building similar structures in other places where residents face limited access to water, including Syria.

This tank was built in the village of Cabdow Dibile in the Afgooye district, Somalia. It has a capacity of 20 m³, and its construction took less than two months.

Its purpose is simple but extremely important – to store water and ensure a continuous supply so that local residents don’t have to worry about interruptions in their water provision. Constant access to water means greater security and an easier daily life. It enables people to maintain hygiene, prepare meals, and reduces the risk of disease.

The project is funded by the Somalia Humanitarian Fund United Nations OCHA.

13/07/2026

The Ma'rib Dam, built in the 8th century BC, was considered a true wonder of ancient engineering.

Now, almost in its place, stands a modern dam. It serves the same purpose as the ancient one: irrigating the plains around Ma'rib, one of Yemen's most important cities. However, it also serves another purpose: ensuring the safety of nearby communities, which are largely made up of internally displaced persons.

After repeated floods, the drainage channels became clogged with sediment and debris. This caused flooding in some areas and insufficient irrigation in others.

We are cleaning these channels, and we involved the local community members. Of course, before work could begin, safety issues had to be discussed!

The project is co-financed by the European Union.

EU International Partnerships

03/07/2026

Very often humanitarian work is not just about reacting to the crisis - it is also about preventing ❌ future catastrophies!

We are able to work with local partners and authorities to maximise the scope of our response in Yemen. Thanks to that, in Al-Khasif area of Ma'rib we chose 6.08 kilometers of the 180 kilometers-long canal which we will clean 🪏🚛 in July-August 2026.

It is crucial because the canal is lacking protective barriers, which leads to accumulation of dirt, garbage, sand and stones. During heavy rains, this accumulation can cause water overflow and destruction of shelters, farms, as well as loss of crops and livestock.

Yemen is one of the countries affected not just by ongoing civil war but also climate change. Every year we can see the devastating effects of 🌧️ torrential rains, strong winds and heatwaves.

This is a part of larger response that includes also construction of gabion wall, fences and bridges in this area. The project is co-financed by the European Union.

European Union in Yemen بعثة الاتحاد الأوروبي في اليمن

02/07/2026

🔴 Last night brought massive attacks using hundreds of drones and missiles on Ukrainian cities, including Dnipro and Kharkiv. However, the capital, Kyiv, suffered the worst damage – 20 people have been killed and nearly 100 injured.

The attacks hit over 3️⃣0️⃣ locations across the city. Shells fell on apartment blocks, businesses and warehouses, courtyards, an ambulance station, and hotels. Some people are still trapped under the rubble, and emergency services are working around the clock to help the injured.

As a result of the airstrikes, some regions of the country have been left without 🔌 electricity, and phone service is also disrupted. The situation is most difficult in the Sumy Oblast.

It was one of the worst nights since the beginning of the full-scale war in 2022. The massive attacks clearly demonstrate that there are no safe places in Ukraine.

💙 Since 2014, the PHA has been supporting the most urgent needs in Ukraine, as evidenced by our work since 2022. Our office in Kyiv remains within the jurisdiction of local authorities to provide assistance where it is most accessible.

Support our work in Ukraine at: https://pah.org.pl/en/donate

29/06/2026

🌡️ The heatwave affecting Poland has also reached Ukraine. As temperatures soar, power outages become increasingly likely.

Extreme heat is putting additional strain on Ukraine's energy ⚡ system, which is still recovering from the devastating impact of Russian attacks. Some regions are already experiencing the first blackouts.

This is exactly when the generators we provide make a real difference. One of them has been delivered to a 16-storey residential building in 📍 Kyiv. During power outages, it will keep the elevators running and power the pumps that ensure residents continue to have access to water.

These are essential services that directly affect people's safety – especially older residents and people with disabilities.

💙 Support our work: www.pah.org.pl/en/donate

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