Help refugees from eastern Ukraine

Dear Friend,More than four years after the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, the people of Ukraine continue to live with the consequences of a war that has changed millions of lives. Although the world has become accustomed to hearing about the conflict, for Ukrainian families the reality remains extremely difficult: destroyed homes, damaged infrastructure, constant uncertainty, and the daily struggle to maintain a safe and dignified life.

Behind every statistic is a person — a child trying to continue school despite the sound of air alarms, an elderly person who cannot leave a dangerous area, a mother searching for a safe place for her family, or a person who has lost everything except hope.

Through this project, the Pallottine communities in Ukraine continue to respond where the need is greatest.

Current Fundraising StatusTotal goal:€87,750Amount remaining: €23,02

Number of donors: 263
Monthly donors: 3
Fundraisers: 8
Project duration: 4 years

The humanitarian situation in Ukraine remains critical. Many families who fled areas heavily affected by fighting still cannot return home. Others remain close to the front lines, where attacks continue to damage homes, schools, hospitals, and essential infrastructure.

Pallottine priests in Kyiv, Odesa, Zhytomyr, and Lviv continue to open their churches and parish buildings to those in need. Spaces originally designed for meetings, offices, or pastoral activities have been transformed into temporary homes for displaced families.

These places provide much more than a roof over someone’s head. They offer safety, warmth, food, human contact, and the feeling that people affected by war are not abandoned.

What Your Support Has Made Possible

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have been able to provide practical assistance to people affected by the war.

The project has supported:

• emergency food supplies and drinking water for displaced families;

• hygiene products and essential daily necessities;

• generators and fuel-powered equipment during electricity shortages;

• adaptation and preparation of parish spaces for families who lost their homes;

• support for medical assistance provided to injured civilians and soldiers;

• basic equipment needed to create safe and functional living conditions.

During periods of intense attacks, access to electricity and heating becomes a matter of survival. Generators and emergency equipment help communities continue functioning when basic services are interrupted.

A warm room, a working light, a hot meal, or a safe place to sleep may seem like simple things — but for families affected by war, they represent security and dignity.

A Place of Refuge and Hope

The Pallottine parishes have become places where humanitarian aid meets personal care.

Because the priests and volunteers are already present among local communities, they can quickly recognize urgent needs and respond directly. They know the families, understand the challenges, and are able to transform donations into concrete help.

In Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and other locations, parish spaces continue to welcome people who have nowhere else to go.

For many families, this is the first moment after weeks or months of fear when they can feel safe again.

Why This Mission Is Still Needed

The war has not ended, and the humanitarian needs remain enormous.

Families continue to experience:

• displacement,

• damaged homes,

• power outages,

• shortages of essential goods,

• psychological trauma caused by years of uncertainty.

Humanitarian assistance is no longer only about emergency survival. It is also about helping people rebuild stability and preserve their dignity while they wait for peace.

Children need a safe place to learn and rest. Families need a place where they can live with dignity. Elderly and vulnerable people need care and support.

Your continued support allows the Pallottine communities to remain close to those who suffer most.

Long-Term Impact

The impact of this project goes far beyond material assistance.

Every repaired room, every delivered package of food, every generator provided during a blackout sends a powerful message: people in Ukraine have not been forgotten.

Your support helps families remain together, protects vulnerable people from homelessness, and gives communities the strength to continue.

It shows that solidarity can cross borders and that compassion can reach people even in the darkest moments.

This mission is also supported by volunteers who choose to stand physically alongside the people of Ukraine.

Harry from the United Kingdom is once again travelling to Kyiv to support the Pallottine parish and assist with humanitarian activities. During his stay, he will help with practical tasks, including distributing food and supporting refugees who continue to arrive seeking safety.

His commitment reminds us that humanitarian help is not only about financial donations. It is also about presence, time, friendship, and the willingness to accompany people in difficult moments.

We sincerely thank every donor, monthly supporter, and fundraiser who continues to stand with Ukraine.

Your generosity has become food for hungry families, warmth during freezing nights, electricity during blackouts, shelter for those who lost their homes, and hope for people experiencing unimaginable difficulties.

Because of you, families affected by war can experience something essential: the knowledge that they are not alone.

Together, we continue to support Ukraine — protecting lives, restoring dignity, and keeping hope alive until peace returns.

With sincere gratitude,