When Help Crosses Borders
The war in Ukraine has deprived millions of people of their homes, stability, and sense of security. Many have had to leave the country, while others have fled to the western regions and are struggling to cope with daily life under difficult conditions. It is precisely at times like these that solidarity and mutual aid are more important than ever before.
The “Truly Together” Program brings together the three sister Carpathian foundations in Slovakia, Hungary, and Ukraine. Together, we support organizations that are closest to the people affected by the war and help them cope during this difficult time.
Support for Children and Families
The fourth year of the program, which we completed in 2025, provided assistance to people fleeing their homes – children, adults, and seniors alike. A large portion of the support went to families in need of psychological and social assistance.
Through the program, organizations helped families reintegrate into the community, cope with stress, and address the practical challenges of daily life.
Experience with the program has shown that the most effective approach is to support children, their families, and the organizations that work with them. That is why, in 2026, we will focus specifically on strengthening these organizations—so that they have better conditions for protecting children, supporting mental health, and creating a safe environment for both children and their caregivers.
Stronger organizations, more help
The “Truly Together” program will support ten Ukrainian organizations that are helping the communities most affected by the war.
The grants will enable them to respond to people’s current needs while also strengthening the operations of the organizations themselves—so that they can provide high-quality, systematic, and long-term assistance.
We learn from one another
Dôležitou súčasťou programu je aj prepájanie organizácií z Ukrajiny, Slovenska a Maďarska. Stretnutia a výmena skúseností im umožňujú zdieľať riešenia, ktoré fungujú v praxi. (O významných tandemoch z roka 2025 čítajte HERE and about training and education HERE.)
Organizations thus share their experiences with one another in areas such as:
- child protection
- support for families
- mental health
- working with communities affected by war
Why is this important?
Truly Together is not just a programme. It is a symbol of solidarity, fellowship, and the key role of civil society and non-governmental non-profit organizations, which become even more important for the entire society during times of war. Strong organizations that know their direction, evolve with the changing world, and can develop their work sustainably over the long term, can provide the highest quality help to the greatest number of people in need.
The “Truly Together” program has been implemented by the Carpathian Foundation in cooperation with the Carpathian Foundation Hungary and the Carpathian Foundation Ukraine, thanks to financial support from the Fondation de France, since January 2024.
