By Kathrine Jolle Wathne | Project Leader
Nordic SOS Ukraine – Summer/Autumn 2025
The war in Ukraine continues with full force, and the humanitarian needs remain overwhelming. Every day, millions of people live with fear, uncertainty, and a lack of basic necessities. In this reality, Nordic SOS Ukraine works to make a difference — step by step — through practical aid, collections, financial contributions, and close cooperation with local partners.
Our activities during this period
From June to September 2025, we focused mainly on collecting and delivering essential items to support families in Ukraine. The collections included:
All donations were delivered to our partner, Ukrainahjelpen at Klippen, who ensured that the items were safely transported into Ukraine. This partnership guarantees that aid reaches the people who need it most — often in small towns and villages that receive little or no help from larger organizations.
In addition to private donations, we were very grateful to receive new clothes donated directly from a store in Stavanger. Support from local businesses like this strengthens our work and allows us to provide high-quality clothing to people in need.
We also contributed financial support to Ukrainahjelpen at Klippen to help cover the transport costs of aid shipments into Ukraine. Ensuring that supplies reach their final destination is a critical part of our mission, and we are thankful to be able to support this process both with goods and funding.
The impact of your support
The feedback we receive from our partners is clear: the aid arrives, and it makes a real difference.
These may seem like small things, but for people living in war zones, they provide dignity, hope, and the assurance that they are not forgotten.
Preparing for winter
As autumn turns into winter, the need for warm clothing and bedding becomes even more urgent. Winters in Ukraine are long and harsh, with temperatures far below freezing. For families living in damaged homes, shelters, or temporary housing, the cold can be life-threatening.
That is why we will continue our collections in the coming months with a special focus on winter clothing, blankets, and other items that provide warmth and protection. We know from previous years that the demand for these supplies increases dramatically as the cold sets in.
Voluntary work and financial framework
All of our work is carried out on a 100% voluntary basis. No one in our team receives a salary — everything we do is driven by compassion and the desire to help.
Our only source of funding is donations from individuals, businesses, and platforms such as GlobalGiving. Unfortunately, we have seen a decline in financial contributions recently, which makes it more challenging to maintain the same level of activity as before. Still, we remain determined: every single donation, big or small, allows us to continue.
We are especially thankful for the support we have received from local businesses, whose contributions show that companies, just like individuals, can make a real difference in the lives of people in Ukraine.
Looking ahead
As long as the war continues, so will the need for support. We plan to:
Thank you for your support
We want to end with a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us during this period. Donations through GlobalGiving, contributions of clothing and supplies, support from businesses, and the volunteers helping us sort and pack — all of this makes our work possible.
Your support provides more than practical help. It offers warmth, dignity, and hope to people living under the harsh reality of war. Together, we are showing them that they are not alone.
With deepest gratitude,
Nordic SOS Ukraine
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