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Polish Humanitarian Action

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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.

03/09/2026

For some children start of the school year doesn't mean stability.

Some students in Ukraine began the school year last Tuesday to the constant sound of explosions. That certainly doesn't make them feel safer, but there are things that can improve their wellbeing.

When air raids sound as often as 30 minutes apart, it is difficult to stay focused. But if the threat is near it is crucial to have a reliable procedure – such as getting to shelter fast and in orderly manner – to ensure the students' safety.

There are also ways to minimize the disruptions if there is no direct threat. One of them is providing schools with generators – something that we did in Kyiv after the attacks that led to power outages in the city at the beginning of the year.

30/08/2026

Sometimes one person can make a difference for more than 1700 people. That's exactly the story. 💙

Irena Owsiak, a Polish content creator, for years has been donating her e-books with vegan recipes 📚 and thus contributing to our work around the globe. So when she started a new fundraiser for Syria, we knew right away that she was going to succeed!

Thanks to her actions, over 340 households in urgent need living in Deir ez-Zor will receive essential 🥗 food support.

In Syria, over 16.5 million people still require urgent humanitarian assistance – most of them women and children. According to the UN, as many as 60% of the population struggles with food insecurity, and over 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line. The situation is particularly dire in Deir ez-Zor province, where the highest levels of malnutrition in the country are recorded.

📦📦 Two distributions will take place, covering the entire family's food needs for two months. Immediate food support will reduce the risk of malnutrition and related diseases.

Below you can see some photos from the 1st distribution in August 2026. 👇 If you want to help us raise funds for the families in Syria, check out the link in the comments!

26/08/2026

For the second year, Liudmyla has been living in a modular settlement 🏠 after being evacuated from Chornobaivka in Kherson region.

Her son joined the army at the beginning of the full-scale war and was missing for two years. Recently, Liudmyla received confirmation of his death. Her daughter remains in occupied Kherson region, and they have had no contact for around two years.

At the settlement, Liudmyla regularly joins 🤝 creative and psychosocial support activities organised by Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH). She calls them “a little rest” from difficult thoughts.

During one session, Liudmyla created a paper ballerina 💃 representing her daughter. The small figure became a way of channelling her longing for the daughter she has not been able to contact for two years into something tangible.

The anxiety has not disappeared. But Liudmyla has turned the Ukrainian expression “nakruchuvaty sebe” — to wind yourself up with worry — into her own rule: “Every day, I wind myself up for something good.”

💙 Do you want to support thee activities? Click on the link in comment!
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Другий рік Людмила живе в модульному містечку 🏠 після евакуації з Чорнобаївки на Херсонщині.

На початку повномасштабної війни її син пішов до війська. Два роки він вважався зниклим безвісти. Нещодавно Людмила отримала підтвердження його загибелі. Її донька залишається на окупованій частині Херсонщині — близько двох років вони не мають зв’язку.

У містечку Людмила регулярно долучається до 🤝 творчих занять і заходів із психосоціальної підтримки, які проводить Польська Гуманітарна Акція (ПГА). Для неї це можливість хоча б ненадовго відпочити від важких думок.

Під час одного із занять Людмила створила паперову 💃 балерину, яка уособлює її доньку. Фігурка стала для неї способом втілити тугу за донькою, з якою вона вже два роки не має зв’язку, у щось матеріальне.

Тривога нікуди не зникла. Але знайоме «накручувати себе» Людмила вирішила переосмислити й перетворити на власне правило: «Щодня я накручую себе на щось хороше».

21/08/2026

People in Gaza need everything. But what is needed 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭?

The best way to find out is by assessing needs on the ground. Staff of our partner organization, الإغاثة الزراعية الفلسطينية PARC, assessed the living conditions in 28 designated shelters and the needs of the people residing there. How did they do it? By visiting these locations, inspecting the shelters, and talking to the community.

This will allow us, together with PARC, to provide shelter repair kits, and bedding to those who need them the most.

Project co-financed within the framework of the Polish development cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.

19/08/2026

Aid starts with people.

Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we remember those on the front lines – humanitarian workers. But we also remember those who ensure this aid reaches those who need it most: our donors and partners.

The past year was not easy. Yet, together, we managed to reach over 6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ 0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ people with aid.

We were there when crises were changing people's lives overnight. We responded to the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. We continued our work in Ukraine, where we have been present continuously since 2014. In Lebanon, we rebuilt the Glow Center in Beirut, destroyed a year before in an attack, restoring a vital support center to the local community.

Thank you for being with us – solidarity is incredibly powerful.

11/08/2026

We're meeting with the people who will use the facilities!

The building being constructed in Canal Pigi will primarily serve women – that's why they participated in the meeting before this support space was opened. They were also the ones to build it!

Women are the main victims of the gender-based violence. Unfortunately, the conflict and economic instability in South Sudan are a perfect breeding ground for it. Building the safe space was the first step in providing women and children with a place to receive support. Before opening it to the users though, we discussed their expectations, available support services, and proper use of the new space.

The project is funded by SSHF United Nations OCHA.

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!
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Атаки на українські міста не припиняються, а в останні тижні їх стало ще більше. Наша допомога все ще потрібна, особливо на сході країни, саме туди ми й направляємо наші гуманітарні конвої.

За перші шість місяців цього року ми:

- взяли участь у 14 гуманітарних конвоях;
- доставили 2 862 набори із засобами особистої гігієни;
- охопили допомогою 10 населених пунктів у Дніпропетровській, Донецькій та Запорізькій областях.

Підтримайте нашу роботу та станьте частиною цієї допомоги!

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.

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