Un Ponte Per has been working in Ukraine since 2022, following the Russian invasion of the country in February of that year. While the international community invested in humanitarian aid and military support, UPP chose the path of dialogue with civil societies to support the efforts of the Ukrainian activistə to protect social cohesion and overcome the trauma experienced. The intervention was initiated through participation in the 'Stop the War Now' coalition caravans, with which UPP reached Lviv and Kiev with truckloads of humanitarian aid, then met with civil society actors committed to peacebuilding and non-violent resistance. This led to a commitment to support Ukrainian, Russian and Belorussian conscientious objectorsə through advocacy campaigns and fundraising to ensure their capacity for protection and action. In Ukraine today we provide spaces for dialogue and psychosocial support for the development of safer communities, promoting access to education, mental health services and life-saving information on the risks of explosive devices. We also work in Romania in the inclusion of refugees from Ukraine, facilitating access to employment, housing, healthcare and education.
