How Poles Are Ready to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainians in Poland: A Study

Most citizens of Poland continue to actively engage in humanitarian aid, including for Ukrainians. According to the results of the study 'Humanitarian Barometer 2026', 85% of respondents stated that over the past year they supported charitable initiatives in various forms. This is reported by inPoland.

Humanitarian Aid in Poland: How Support is Provided

Most often, Poles assist financially or donate necessary items. A significant portion of citizens also participate in charity events.

The most common forms of assistance include:

• monetary donations;

• donation of clothing;

• participation in volunteer and charitable initiatives.

The greatest support is received by sectors related to healthcare. In particular, 78% of respondents expressed their willingness to assist in treatment. Assistance to victims of natural disasters has support at the level of 74%, while humanitarian initiatives in general have 72%.

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Attitude Towards Refugees: What Has Changed in 2026

The survey showed a gradual increase in the willingness to help people who are forced to leave their homes.

In particular:

• 47% of Poles are ready to support refugees;

• 39% - migrants;

• about two-thirds - people in countries affected by war.

Experts attribute this to a reduction in tension in public discussions. According to them, the tone of public debates directly affects the level of support for such groups.

At the same time, the number of those who believe that aid should primarily be directed towards Polish citizens has decreased to 47%. Meanwhile, 84% of respondents are convinced that humanitarian support remains necessary.

These results indicate a gradual expansion of the humanitarian approach in Polish society and a readiness to help not only compatriots but also people outside the country, including Ukrainians.

It should be noted that in 2026, Poles have the warmest feelings towards Italians, Czechs, and Slovaks, while Ukrainians did not make it to the top three in the sympathy ranking.