Early in its Ukraine response, in addition to meeting emergency needs like food and shelter, IOCC incorporated antitrafficking efforts into its humanitarian program in Romania.
Grocery vouchers to Romania’s largest supermarket chain allow Ukrainian refugees to shop for their families, tailoring the assistance to their particular situation.
IOCC is supporting training in the prevention of human trafficking, especially for people like clergy and social workers who work with Ukrainian refugees and others who might face greater risk.
Marta is one of millions of Ukrainians who have sought safety in neighboring countries. IOCC is helping those who have arrived in Romania and Poland, while also providing aid in Ukraine itself.
Through IOCC support, young students in Romania participated in activities that helped them connect with each other through educational opportunities, helping reduce their risk of dropping out of school.