Help refugees from eastern Ukraine

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the largest military assault in Europe since the Second World War, widespread panic and displacement have ensued across the nation. The Pallottine fathers in Kyiv, Odesa, Zhytomyr, and Lviv have mobilized to shelter and support affected families. This project aims to provide essential resources and adapt living spaces for displaced families within parish communities managed by missionary priests.

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is escalating rapidly due to the ongoing conflict. Key challenges include:

• Safety and Shelter: Many families have been forced to flee their homes due to destruction and threats. They urgently require safe and secure places to stay.
• Basic Necessities: There is an acute shortage of food, clean water, and hygiene products.
• Power Supply: The destruction of infrastructure has led to power outages. There is an emergency need for power generators and oil-powered equipment to ensure continuous energy supply for heating, cooking, and medical needs.

The primary goals of this project are to:

1. Provide Emergency Shelter: Adapt and prepare rooms in parish facilities to accommodate displaced families.
2. Supply Basic Necessities: Ensure a steady provision of food, water, and hygiene products.
3. Secure Power Supply: Purchase and distribute power generators and oil-powered equipment to maintain essential services.

Funds raised through the GlobalGiving initiative will be allocated as follows:

• Emergency Shelter: Renovation and adaptation of parish rooms to provide safe and comfortable living spaces.
• Basic Necessities: Procurement of food, water, and hygiene products to meet daily needs.
• Power Supply: Acquisition of power generators and oil-powered equipment to ensure continuous electricity and heating.

1. Needs Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments in affected areas to identify the most urgent needs.
2. Collaboration with Pallottine Fathers: Work closely with the Pallottine fathers in Kyiv, Odesa, Zhytomyr, and Lviv to coordinate relief efforts.
3. Procurement and Distribution: Use raised funds to purchase essential items locally and distribute them to the parishes.
4. Shelter Adaptation: Renovate and prepare parish rooms to accommodate families, ensuring they are safe and equipped with necessary facilities.
5. Power Supply Setup: Install power generators and distribute oil-powered equipment to maintain essential services.

This project is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of displaced families by:

• Providing Safe Shelter: Offering secure and comfortable living spaces to families who have lost their homes.
• Meeting Basic Needs: Ensuring that displaced individuals have access to food, water, and hygiene products.
• Ensuring Power Supply: Maintaining a stable power supply to support heating, cooking, and medical services, thereby improving the overall living conditions.

We call upon individuals, organizations, and governments to support this crucial initiative. Your contributions can help provide life-saving assistance to those affected by the war in Ukraine. Together, we can make a substantial difference in the lives of countless families facing unimaginable hardships.