Support for Ukrainian Refugees

A tragedy is unfolding in Ukraine and two million refugees have already fled to neighbouring countries. The impacts of this war will be felt for years in the minds and bodies of people. Chronic, toxic stress and the breakdown of protective networks make refugees, particularly children, vulnerable to the impacts of trauma, poor health, economic and life outcomes. We’ve seen this happen before. 

Refugees’ stories don’t end when they escape violence and humanitarian crises take huge tolls on people’s mental health. People who have experienced conflict are more likely to be affected by depression, toxic stress and anxiety. Separation from support networks like family and friends can leave people feeling isolated and struggling to process their trauma. But we can change this with your support.

The worst impacts of trauma can be prevented and even reversed through a rapid mental health intervention. RTI is responding to the emergency in Ukraine through three programmes of support for organisations supporting Ukrainian refugees and those who are internally displaced.

Mental health support must be an essential part of the emergency response. Please now to support our work.