Volunteers of Odesa: Unity in Challenging Times
Today, on International Volunteer Day, the city of Odesa expresses heartfelt gratitude to all volunteers and charitable organizations that are working alongside municipal services to address the consequences of enemy attacks. This message is provided by the Press Service of the Odesa City Council.
Volunteers are often the first to respond, offering support to those affected and warming their hearts with compassion:
- NGO "April Tenth" with support from UNHCR;
- NGO "Winds of Change";
- World Central Kitchen;
- Hromada Hub;
- Ukrainian Red Cross Society;
- NGO "Food for Life Odesa";
- Charity Fund "Reach for the Sky";
- Nova Ukraine;
- Association "Council of Cities";
- International Rescue Committee;
- Dobrobat (Ukrainian Volunteer Construction Battalion);
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs;
- Global Empowerment Mission in partnership with Howard G. Buffett Foundation;
- NGO "Morning of Revival";
- Caritas Ukraine;
- NGO "Your City".
A special thanks is extended to the head of the charity fund "Reach for the Sky", advisor to the acting mayor of Odesa, Veronika Etnarovich, who coordinates the interaction between NGOs and the city authorities. This collaborative effort proves its effectiveness and ensures that assistance reaches everyone in need.
Photos and videos from the site of the enemy attack responses on December 4, 2025, as well as community support during emergencies.
