The situation in Ukraine continues to worsen with each passing day. According to the United Nations (UN), Ukrainian civilians are suffering “horrendous humanitarian consequences” and “unimaginable levels of suffering.” A senior U.N. official told the U.N. Security Council this week that more than 40% of the population (18 million people) need some form of humanitarian assistance today, and the situation will become even more dire as winter approaches. The significant damage and destruction of critical infrastructure that occurred over the past many months continues to severely limit Ukrainians' access to electricity, heating, water and telecommunications; this is particularly concerning with winter fast approaching. Last winter, many people spent 35 days or more without power, and the situation looks to be worse this year, putting the elderly, the very young, the disabled and those who are displaced, most at risk.
Further complicating matters, according to the UN, is the diminished health care available inside the country. Over the past 2 months alone, 13 health care facilities were impacted by attacks. It is more important than ever that we find ways to provide preventative and chronic medical care to as many people as possible to avert the need for emergency or acute treatment.
With your support we continue to provide food, shelter, medical care and other social services to thousands of people, with the number increasing each month. Together we save lives and restore hope.
