For 1,000 days now, Ukraine has been confronting the challenges of a full-scale invasion, demonstrating incredible resilience and strength. This period has been a test for millions of Ukrainians, but it has also opened up opportunities to gain invaluable experience that helps the country move forward.

This was stated by Oleksandr Novikov, Head of the Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe office in Ukraine, in an interview with the German radio station Hessischer Rundfunk. In his interview, he emphasized the importance of international cooperation to overcome the humanitarian crisis in the country.

“War leaves deep physical and emotional scars, but it also strengthens our society. We are seeing an unprecedented level of unity, international support and innovation. Currently, humanitarian aid is focused on survival, but we are also planning long-term development projects to help Ukraine recover,” Novikov said.

The Help organization is actively working to provide the most vulnerable people with housing, heating and income opportunities. Particular attention is paid to the restoration of schools, hospitals, and residential buildings that have been damaged by shelling.

In the interview, he also emphasized that there is still a lot of work to be done: implementing reconstruction projects, overcoming the consequences of the humanitarian crisis, and supporting people in difficulty. Cooperation with international partners, local communities, and volunteers plays a key role in this process.