14 DEC charities and their local partners are responding to the disaster, working with locally-led relief efforts to provide medical treatment, emergency cash payments, shelter, and ensuring people have food and clean water.

It's been a year since the launch of the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. This photo gallery gives a snapshot of how millions of acts of generosity are making a difference for those affectd by the conflict, thanks to your generous donations.

The DEC's Director of Programmes and Accountability explains how international aid has changed in recent years.