Winter in Ukraine is long and cold, with heavy snowfall and temperatures that can drop to -4° or below. The winter season typically lasts from October to March.
The attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure over the last three years have made it difficult to generate enough electricity to meet the country's needs. Blackouts are common and can last up to 20 hours, disrupting both electricity and water supplies and compounding everyday hardships.
The war has displaced millions of people, and many elderly people are especially vulnerable to the cold. Damaged buildings and infrastructure, such as heating systems, make it harder for people to stay warm. Families are relying on small portable heaters and battery operated appliances for their daily living, while schools and other communal buildings are using large generators.
We continue to distribute blankets, warm clothing, shoes and other critical items to people all across Ukraine, to help them survive the winter. We also provide funding to operate the 150 industrial generators we purchased during the first winter of war. We are grateful to our donors who make our work possible.
Together we save lives and restore hope.
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