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.
Ukraine War Response: This project documents our response which began over 2 years ago.
