The Human Toll
​​Date Video Taken: February 2022
This project aims to visualize the ongoing refugee crisis of the 2022 Ukraine invasion through data and narrative visualizations.
DURATION
8 weeks
AREA OF WORK
Data Visualization
Data Analysis
Interaction Design
YEAR
2023
TEAM
Ankita Shanbhag
Drake White
Design Goal
To create a clear and compelling narrative that helps viewers understand the scale and impact of the migration and financial implications of the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war. This involves using data visualization techniques to highlight patterns and trends in migration flows, as well as demonstrating how financial resources have been mobilized and allocated by different actors related to the conflict.
By providing a comprehensive and accessible overview of these complex issues, the project seeks to help raise awareness about the human costs of war and contribute to more informed policy discussions and decision-making.
Target Audience
The interface containing the visualization is targeted towards researchers, policymakers, journalists, and individuals interested in understanding the migration patterns and financial impact of the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war.
TIME PASSED
TODAY'S HEADLINE
​Nato ‘confident’ Kyiv can retake territory in new offensive
DEATH TOLL
8,534
TOTAL AID (in Euros)
143.61 B
POPULATION OF UKRAINE
43.79 M
PEOPLE DISPLACED
~16 M
% OF POPULATION
36.5%
CONTEXT AND HISTORY
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has its roots in the history and politics of the region.
1991
2014
2022
2023
Ukraine declares independence from the Soviet Union.
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022 following Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a "special military operation".
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Russia annexes Crimea from Ukraine and supports separatist rebels in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk
Feb 2022
March 2022
Jan 2023
Putin announces a “special military operation”
Russian forces captures the salt-mining town of Soledar in eastern Donetsk province
Refugees at the Polish border
THE HUMAN TOLL
Number of people forced to find refuge outside of Ukraine
That is 8,173,211 people displaced from their home country of Ukraine to seek refuge elsewhere in the world.
INTENSITY OF THE SITUATION
In just about a year, the Ukraine refugee crisis has become the largest crisis in the world.
SOMETHING TO PONDER
Feb 2022
More than 16% of the current global refugee population is Ukrainian.
MIGRATION SO FAR
The escalation of the international armed conflict in Ukraine has caused civilian casualties and destruction of civilian infrastructure, forcing people to flee their homes; seeking safety, protection, and assistance.
WHY RUSSIA?
In the absence of a reliable evacuation corridor to Ukrainian-held territory, going to Russia was the only option for many people in Mariupol at that time.
DID YOU KNOW?
The population of Ukraine in 2023 is approximately the same as the population of Ukraine in 1950.
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​The invasion has instigated Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II.
TOP 10 COUNTRIES SUPPORTING UKRAINE
The contributions have been normalized according to their respective proportions of the gross domestic product (GDP)
The countries change order based on the selected contribution type and GDP
TOTAL SUPPORT
The sum of refugee support and monetary commitment
REFUGEE SUPPORT
Estimated costs of hosting Ukrainian refugees
MONETARY COMMITMENT
The monetary contributions promised (sent in intervals)
INSIGHTS ABOUT THE ABOVE GRAPH
Although the United States has contributed approximately $75 billion and Poland has contributed approximately $1.6 billion, when these contributions are measured as a percentage of their respective GDPs, Poland’s contribution ranks higher than that of the United States.
WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT?
Who are these people?
** These data is taken from 22,468 respondents.
GENDER
86%
of household members are women and children
IN NEED
17.6M
Approximately 17.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in 2023.
HEALTHCARE
51%
respondents with infants (0-4) are not able to access healthcare in the host country
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