In March 2025, Father Tomaž Mavrič visited Ukraine to support the Vincentian communities working amidst the ongoing war. His journey highlighted the resilience of the people, the dedication of the Vincentians, and the urgent need for global solidarity in the face of a continuing humanitarian crisis.
After losing her home in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Anka Skoryk continued her work with Depaul Ukraine, providing shelter, food, and mental health support to those displaced by the war. As homelessness rises, she emphasizes the urgent need for long-term housing solutions, highlighting new initiatives like a women’s housing project in Odesa to help rebuild lives with dignity and stability.
As 2024 ends, Depaul Group reflects on its 35 years of impactful work addressing homelessness, highlighting global challenges such as 150 million people without homes and celebrating life-changing initiatives, including their Ukraine projects and innovative strategies for the future. With plans for 2025 focused on advocacy and groundbreaking interventions, the organization thanks supporters and emphasizes the power of collective action in creating lasting change.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in homelessness, with nearly a quarter of rough sleepers being displaced individuals, many of whom face violence daily, especially women who are particularly vulnerable. Despite the urgent need for support, access to mental health services and shelters is severely limited, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions and collaboration to address these issues.
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in homelessness in the country, with almost a quarter of those sleeping rough becoming homeless as a direct consequence of being displaced during the conflict.
Meet Anka Skoryk, Depaul Ukraine’s Interim CEO
Depaul Ukraine’s children’s center in Odesa provides crucial psychological support and shelter to displaced children and adults, helping them cope with trauma and rebuild their lives amidst the ongoing war.
In Ukraine, we are living through the third year of war. During the first year, people experienced a desire to help, and the confidence that the conflict would soon end. However, as time has passed, the situation has changed: now a terrifying insecurity creeps into our daily lives, constantly accompanying us.
The war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world is one of the most pressing global drivers of homelessness.
Christmas – what do Ukrainians today associate with this holiday? When does the preparation begin and how long does it last?
Nearly 9 in 10 people in Ukraine do not have enough money to cover their living expenses, new report finds
As thousands flee to Odesa to avoid flooding, additional emergency accommodation and humanitarian aid is urgently being distributed by aid agency, Depaul Ukraine in the city.
