Winter Relief for Vulnerable People in Kharkiv

Thanks to your generous contributions, our Winter Relief for Vulnerable People in Kharkiv project is well underway. Your support has allowed us to bring warmth, safety, and dignity to some of the most vulnerable members of the community as they face another harsh winter.

The project’s primary goal is to ensure that elderly residents and people with disabilities have adequate heating materials to survive the freezing months ahead. We are currently delivering quality firewood to vulnerable households, each receiving enough firewood to heat their homes for 4–5 months. Our dedicated team is providing door-to-door deliveries, helping beneficiaries stack and store the wood safely.

In addition to the firewood distribution, we have expanded our efforts to provide hygiene products to villages near the frontline. These communities are often beyond the reach of larger organizations or state aid, and your support has made it possible to reach them with vital supplies.

Your compassion has already brought warmth and relief to dozens of households—but the need remains urgent. As winter deepens and temperatures continue to drop, many more families are still waiting for help.

We kindly ask you to continue supporting this vital work. Every donation, no matter the size, helps keep someone warm, safe, and cared for this winter.

Thank you and all the best

Leonie Ruesch
Programme Manager Ukraine

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While summer is in full swing, our focus is already turning to the cold months ahead. In our previous report, you’ll find detailed figures on the winter relief we provided during the harsh 2024/2025 season. Thanks to your support, we were able to help people in Kharkiv region withstand freezing temperatures and energy shortages.

However, the challenges are far from over. Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure continue, and the upcoming winter is expected to bring great humanitarian needs. Cold weather increases vulnerability: people require more calories to stay warm, while food prices rise and heating costs soar. These factors are pushing more families into food insecurity and forcing them to rely on humanitarian aid for survival.

For the coming winter, we plan to provide vulnerable groups in the Kharkiv region with essential winter supplies to help them maintain body heat and stay safe during the freezing season. Items like thermal blankets, warm clothing, heating fuel, and food parcels can make a vital difference.

Our preparations are already underway— coordinating with local partners, and identifying those most at risk. But in order to support as many people as possible, we depend on your donations. Your continued support allows us to act timely and effectively to support people in need.

Thank you for standing with us.

Leonie
Programme Manager Ukraine

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