The power supply in Ukraine has become highly unreliable over the past few months, just in time for the frigid winter months. The country now relies on generators for heat and power of all kinds. Foreign countries and non-government organizations have stepped in to help: according to news reports, Israel donated 17 units, UNICEF gave 14, Germany promised 470 (of which 150 have been delivered), and France gave 100. The demand for generators has far outpaced supply and it is virtually impossible to have any new ones delivered before Spring. Fortunately, JRNU identified the need early on and already secured 150 units, mostly large industrial types. These generators are powering communal buildings of all kinds including community centers, schools, and synagogues where people from the entire town or village gather for shelter, warm meals and to charge their electronic devices. This week 5 new units were installed in Chernivitsi and Rovno.
In addition to these lifesaving efforts, JRNU continues to support Ukrainians in a variety of other ways, supplying medicine, food, warm clothes, blankets and more. Over the past few weeks, reflective bands and straps were distributed to citizens to protect them from traffic fatalities while out in the dark cities at night.
Thanks to JRNU's boots-on-the-ground presence in Ukraine we are uniquely able to identify the most urgent needs and address them quickly and effectively. We are helping people all across Ukraine, in the largest cities and the most remote villages. Our current challenge is to secure sufficient funding to cover the cost of fuel and connection fees for the generators.
Your donations will allow us to continue the lifesaving work we do in Ukraine. Together we will ensure no one is left behind.
