Exodus: The Ukrainian refugee crisis in Poland
On the 24th of February Russia launches a special military operation in eastern Ukraine effectively declaring war against the neighbouring country after years of conflict in the Caucasus. The war declaration caused one of the biggest mobilization of refugees in History. An estimated 12 million ukrainians fled their country, leaving behind their homes, their lives and families.
Around 4 million ukrainians seeked asylum in Poland, constituting an 8% of the polish population and increasing Warsaw's population by 15%.
This documentary portrays the actions taken by polish associations and citizens during the month of April in order to help accommodate an unprecedented number of refugees.
Emergency Post at the Ukrainian Border
Emergency post outside the Ukrainian border
Inside the Emergency Post
Resources for Refugees
Simon, medic
Basic medical equipment
Peter, volunteer
Peter's post
Trucks queuing to enter Ukraine
The Wearhouse
KIK's resources warehouse
KIK's resources warehouse II
Loading boxes of food into a truck
Truck full of clothes, food and hygiene products for Ukrainians
Wojtek, KIK accountant
Wojtek
New temporary space
The Interventionary Hostel for Refugees
Outside of KIK's Interventionary Hostel for Refugees
Room for a family
Free men and women clothing
Free hygiene products
Common dinning area
Marianna Ossolinska and Magda Wroniszewska
Paulina working
X. and Hamayoon
Shamal, 22
X, Shamal and Hamayoon in their bedroom
Maria's work
Hand-made paper flowes for Ukrainian support
Maria, 21
The school for Ukrainian Refugees
Playing area
Magda Garncarek
Ukrainian and Polish puzzle
Stationary bicycles and foosball
Lockers
Therapy room
Kids playing during recess
Kids waiting at the end of the school day
Quiet area
Year 5 class
Kids during a break inside a class
Natalia, english teacher
Kids in class
Tania, school secretary
Last year students
Ukrainian schools event
Traditional crafts workshop
Traditional ukrainian straw doll
Map of Ukraine painted by students
Ukrainian team building game
Ukrainian team building game II
Traditional ukrainian dance
Traditional ukrainian dance II
The Ukrainian House
The Ukrainian House
The Ukrainian House reception workers
Information tabloid at the Ukrainian House
Workers in charge of accomodation for refugees
Kids playing room
Iryna Oleksink
The city of Warsaw
In memoriam for ukrainian vicitms, center of Warsaw
In memoriam for ukrainian vicitms, center of Warsaw II
Ukrainian peace mural
Ukrainian flags in local bussiness
"We are with you" sign in Warsaw's metro
"Achtung Russia" sign
Anti-War posters