February 24, 2025 | 9:56: a.m.
Convoy of Hope has been supplying Ukrainians with life-saving relief since the start of the war on their homeland. You have provided food, generators, winter clothing and hope, as infrastructure and livelihoods have been destroyed. Thank you for acting in compassion for those in need.
Since the onset of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, Convoy of Hope, a faith-based humanitarian organization, has been steadfast in its mission to provide relief to those affected by the conflict.
Immediate Response and Relief Efforts
From the beginning of the war, Convoy recognized the urgent need for humanitarian aid as millions of Ukrainians fled their homes to escape the violence. In their urgency, people were forced to leave much of what they owned behind. And with the consistent missile strikes, many had nothing to return to.
In collaboration with partners across Eastern Europe, Convoy swiftly initiated efforts to provide essential supplies — food, water, hygiene kits, sheltering materials — to refugees and internally displaced people. This rapid mobilization was crucial in addressing the immediate needs of those impacted by the conflict.
Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
And Convoy couldn’t do this alone. We have strategic partnerships with various organizations all over the world.
Since October 2023, Flexport has donated more than $1 million to support the shipment of over 100 containers filled with emergency supplies, hygiene kits, and other necessities to Ukraine and neighboring regions where Ukrainians have fled. This has been instrumental in overcoming logistical challenges that come with delivering aid to conflict zones.
The Salvation Army has contributed $1 million to Convoy’s response in Ukraine, specifically aimed at providing food to people who have been displaced.
ROMA Boots provided boots for refugee children displaced by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
And hundreds of churches, organizations, and operational partners have made a difference in the lives of Ukrainians for the past three years.
Comprehensive Aid: Beyond Food Distribution
While food distribution has been a cornerstone of the relief efforts, Convoy has also prioritized hygiene kits and winterization supplies like generators and blankets. These supplies are vital in maintaining the well-being of refugees living in challenging conditions.
Looking Forward: Sustained Support and Hope
As the situation in Ukraine continues to evolve, Convoy is resolute in our dedication to provide people with help and hope. Through continued collaborations with partners worldwide, Convoy strives to be a beacon of hope for Ukrainians facing the challenges of displacement and uncertainty.
August 28, 2024 | 1:09 p.m.
After two and a half years of constant fighting, violence, and loss, “normal” is a word long-forgotten by Ukrainians devastated by the war. As the fighting continues, basic necessities are increasingly difficult to find. Cities and towns endure daily destruction. Convoy’s partners have encountered many people on the ground who have lost their homes, possessions, and hope for a better future.
But Convoy of Hope is there distributing food packages, medicine, and hygiene supplies to help alleviate their daily hardships, and also assure Ukrainians that they are not alone. It is easier to lose hope when you feel isolated, but the knowledge that someone cares for your well-being — even someone across the world — can keep a person going in their darkest days.
July 10, 2024 | 1:19 p.m.
Grief is heavy in the air in Kyiv as the dust settles from the missile strike on the city’s biggest children’s hospital. This strike was part of a larger attack on the city that killed at least 42 people. Rescuers are still searching through the rubble.
Convoy of Hope is working with local partners to assist with cleanup and debris removal, distribute water and other relief supplies, and serve people in need.
Amid such utter devastation, it is a true testament of the strength of Ukrainians to see people come together and help their neighbors. Through local partnership, Convoy provides Ukrainians with relief supplies that are used to give grieving people hope.
“Thank you very much for your help and the opportunity to serve such people,” Dima, one of Convoy’s local partners, said.
April 2, 2024 | 4:21 p.m.
“I want to go home, but I can’t.”
This is the reality for many Ukrainians living through the now two-year war in their country. They don’t have a home to go back to. The United Nations reports that the number of Ukrainian refugees in Europe has surpassed 5 million.
Times of war are filled with uncertainty, but where there is compassion, there is hope. Thank you for your support: You make this long-term response possible.
February 21, 2024 | 3:55 p.m.
The end of February marks two years since the war in Ukraine began, and the need is still great. The United Nations Refugee Agency estimates that 14.6 million Ukrainians will need humanitarian assistance in 2024.
Now, two years into the conflict, Convoy is still working to bring help and hope to Ukrainians in need. Convoy has distributed more than 50 million meals to those left devastated by the war. And we’re not done. The war in Ukraine continues, and so does Convoy’s response.
When the conflict first began, Convoy of Hope immediately took action. Within weeks of the war’s start, Convoy’s team quickly procured a warehouse and established a distribution network that reached all the way to the frontlines.
Ukrainians have lost their homes, livelihoods, and stability. If able, they’ve fled for their lives and the lives of their children. And even in safer areas, they’ve found themselves living in the middle of winter without access to consistent heat or electricity.
When a person loses their home and their life completely changes, a meal can mean the world. When parents flee with their children for safety but there is no guarantee when they will eat next, a meal is a burden lifted from their shoulders.
“When the aid comes to us, we feel that we are not alone,” said Andrii, one of Convoy’s partners in Ukraine.
In addition to the meals, Convoy has partnered with many different businesses and organizations to meet different needs in Ukraine.
• Big Blanket Co. has partnered with Convoy of Hope to provide warm blankets to Ukrainians as they grapple with harsh winter conditions. Some 1,500 blankets have been distributed to Ukrainians in need since the start of 2023.
• ROMA Boots partnered with Convoy of Hope to provide boots to refugee children displaced by the ongoing• conflict.
• Through partnership with Champion Power Equipment, Convoy has sent more than 1,200 generators to Ukrainians so far. Generators are crucial in providing power during rolling blackouts, which are caused by damaged infrastructure.
“You really are a great help,” said Andrii. “You can’t fully imagine or realize how much you are helping the people of Ukraine.”
With the help of generous donors and partners, Convoy of Hope continues to provide a sense of comfort and hope in the middle of a time of uncertainty and devastation.
January 26, 2024 | 11:59 a.m.
It’s been nearly two years since the current war began in Ukraine. This will be the third winter Ukrainians have had to endure amid the chaos and unknowns that come with living in a conflict zone.
Power outages, food shortages, and lack of secure shelter are all challenges families in Ukraine face every day. With temperatures dropping below freezing at night, winterization supplies are vital.
Big Blanket Co. has partnered with Convoy of Hope to provide warm blankets to Ukrainians as they grapple with harsh winter conditions. Some 1,500 blankets have been distributed to Ukrainians in need since the start of 2023.
During the Christmas season, Convoy partnered with a local church in Ukraine to distribute 5,000 kits of candies and toys to children who were forced to flee from their war-torn communities. Though Christmas looked worlds different to children in Ukraine, Convoy helped bring a sense of joy to their families during this darkest time in their lives.
Despite increasingly challenging circumstances, Convoy remains committed to providing help and hope to the people of Ukraine, whether that’s through vital supplies for winterization or a simple gift of candy and a toy. Thank you for helping Convoy make a difference.
December 15, 2023 | 9:38 a.m.
Recently, a Ukrainian van full of relief supplies from Convoy of Hope encountered the dangerous reality of providing hope in a conflict zone.
This video shows the very real threat that volunteer drivers face every time they deliver relief within Ukraine. Sadly, circumstances like this have not been uncommon since Convoy started serving survivors of the war in 2022.
Nearly two years have passed since the war began, and Convoy of Hope is still on the ground providing relief to the devastated people of Ukraine. Harsh winter conditions are on the horizon, and there is fear that infrastructure will be targeted again — this means supplies like generators, warm clothing, shoes, and tarps are vital for survival.
Convoy will continue providing relief in Ukraine. Despite the challenges our team and partners have faced, we are still delivering help and hope to the people who need it most.
