By Maria Gorbonos | Director of Community Foundation of Kharkiv
This project provided a dual stabilizing effect by directly supporting both the most vulnerable groups of the local population and the uninterrupted operation of critical medical infrastructure in Kharkiv, a frontline city under constant pressure.
At the center of this effort is the Municipal Clinical Hospital of Emergency and Urgent Care named after Prof. O.I. Meshchaninov, the main emergency hub of the city. The stability of this hospital is directly linked to the safety and survival of the entire community. Due to the constant influx of patients with severe injuries and trauma, the hospital faced the risk of rapidly depleting its basic hygiene and operational supplies.
Through this project, essential materials were delivered to the hospital, including 6 packs of adult diapers (180 pcs), 2 packs of absorbent underpads, 20 packs of medical masks (1000 pcs), 2 units of liquid soap (5 liters each), 4 packs of paper towels, 2 units of medical oilcloths, and 20 sets of bed linen. This support created safer working conditions for medical staff and allowed the hospital to continue admitting and treating urgent patients without the risk of hospital-acquired infections, maintaining its full functionality as a critical life-saving institution.
At the same time, the project had a direct and meaningful impact on patients. Many of those admitted to the hospital are local residents, internally displaced persons, and civilians affected by shelling, often arriving in extremely vulnerable conditions without basic necessities. By providing essential care items such as adult diapers, absorbent pads, and protective materials, the project ensured dignified treatment conditions and removed the burden of sourcing these supplies from families and volunteers. This not only improved the quality of care but also reduced financial stress and strengthened the sense of social protection within the community.
In the first weeks alone, more than 150 beneficiaries were reached, including over 80 to 100 patients and approximately 50 to 70 medical and technical staff. Among the most vulnerable were immobile and critically ill patients in intensive care and surgical units who rely entirely on such supplies for daily care. Additionally, the provision of 20 sets of bed linen immediately improved conditions for patients, with the long-term impact expected to reach hundreds more due to high patient turnover.
Ultimately, this project demonstrates how timely and targeted donor support can be transformed into tangible, life-saving impact by strengthening critical infrastructure, protecting human dignity, and supporting those who need it most.
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