In 2026 the conflict in Ukraine has entered its fifth year, with 10.8 million people still in need of assistance and 2025 recorded as the deadliest year for civilians. Across Europe, 4.35 million Ukrainians remain under Temporary Protection, while 3.7 million are internally displaced and poverty inside Ukraine stands at 36.9%. In some nations Temporary Protection has been exented up to march 2027, but its future is unclear. While inclusion remains the primary sector of intervention, 2025 saw a surge in requests within the protection sector, driven by the impoverishment and erosion of beneficiaries’ savings, the protracted nature of the conflict, and a reduction in support from both NGOs and local governments.

How is JRS responding?

Since the beginning of the conflict in February 2022, JRS and its partners have been at the forefront of the humanitarian response, providing support to displaced people in Ukraine and neighbouring countries through emergency humanitarian assistance, safe shelter, legal assistance, psychosocial support and education.

As the conflict continues, with devastating consequences for the population, JRS and the Jesuits continue to be present and mobilise resources to support those most affected. Together with the Xavier Network, we are coordinating the implementation of the One Proposal, a structured plan to receive, protect, promote and integrate forcibly displaced Ukrainians across Europe for the next three years.

The vast majority of those assisted are women, children, and the elderly, many of whom have endured the traumatic experience of multiple relocations. Throughout the year, JRS prioritized populations facing heightened vulnerabilities, including singleparent households, individuals with chronic illnesses or physical disabilities, unaccompanied minors, and marginalized groups such as Hungarian-Ukrainian dual citizens, displaced by the Transcarpathian region, who often find themselves falling through the cracks of state support system