Caritas Ukraine at the Open Day of the German Federal Foreign Office
On June 20–21, 2026, Berlin hosted the Open Day of the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) — part of the traditional annual Open Day of the Federal Government.
Фахівчиня з комунікацій
The Ministry opened its doors to the public, offering a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of German diplomacy: visitors could explore the Minister’s office, the Crisis Response Center, and learn about the protocol of official state visits.
Caritas Ukraine was represented at two venues of the event.
Natalia Kryva, Director of the Social Program Department at Caritas Ukraine, participated in the panel discussion “Everyday Life in War and Local Resilience” alongside Dr. Niklas Wagner, GFFO Commissioner for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, and shared the organization’s experience supporting communities under conditions of prolonged war.
“So how do we remain capable of acting? By staying honest about what is hard. By caring for our people, staff, and beneficiaries alike. By refusing to separate efficiency from humanity. And by understanding that local resilience is not spontaneous, it is built, day by day, by organizations and communities that choose to remain present,” said Natalia Kryva.
The international department of Caritas Germany presented a dedicated booth on work with children and youth in child-friendly spaces operating in Ukraine with the support of Caritas Ukraine.
Caritas Ukraine’s participation in this forum underscored the organization’s role as a reliable partner in humanitarian response and recovery, and as a voice of Ukrainian civil society on the international stage.
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