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. (Click on Website link below to watch the video.)
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.
September 6, 2023 | 4:15 p.m.
Convoy of Hope is partnering with International Relief Teams to provide tarps for damaged homes in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
June 12, 2023 | 4:45 p.m.
Convoy of Hope is working with partners on the ground in Ukraine to send loads of supplies to the Kherson region, an area that was recently flooded after a dam collapsed. These supplies will provide much-needed relief to those who lost their homes in the flood.
June 8, 2023 | 3:38 p.m.
Yesterday, a dam collapsed in war-torn southern Ukraine, flooding homes and stranding hundreds of people on top of their roofs. The Kakhovka hydroelectric dam collapsed and emptied into the Dnieper River. The area was already suffering from the violent conflict that started more than a year ago.
With the added flooding from the dam break, tens of thousands of people are deprived of clean drinking water and adequate shelter. The flood waters ruined crops, displaced land mines, and set the stage for even more long-term electricity shortages.
The flooding adds another layer of devastation for an already vulnerable population. Convoy of Hope’s partners in the area estimate that more than 80 communities are flooded as a result. Convoy is responding with loads of relief supplies and remains committed to providing relief and help to those in need.
May 17, 2023 | 4:23 p.m.
It’s been more than a year since the war in Ukraine started. The crisis is increasing, and Ukrainians in and outside the country are still suffering. Roughly 11 million people in Ukraine are considered food insecure. Damage to critical infrastructure has left over 12 million people with limited to no electricity.
The war has left many people destitute, destroying their homes and livelihoods. Food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, which limits reliable access to nutritious food. Many people who fled at the beginning of the war have nothing to return to.
Convoy of Hope is still working with partners in the area to provide help and relief to people. More than 425 containers have been shipped to the region for distribution to people in need. More than 3 million people have received relief in the form of food, water, baby care supplies, and more.
As the need in and around Ukraine continues, so will Convoy of Hope’s response.
April 20, 2023 | 4:06 p.m.
Convoy of Hope is partnering with Airlink, a nonprofit organization that works with aviation and logistics partners to transport emergency supplies for response agencies to crises around the world. Airlink has helped Convoy of Hope ship 140 pallets of rice meals to refugees in Ukraine — making a significant impact in alleviating hunger and food insecurity in the area.
Additionally, through Convoy’s partnership with Champion Power Equipment, Convoy has sent more than 1,200 generators to survivors so far. Generators are crucial in providing power during the rolling blackouts, which are caused by damage to infrastructure.
Vital partnerships like these are making a difference in providing relief for individuals and families still trapped in the muddy waters of war and uncertainty. The need is real and widespread, but so are Convoy of Hope’s efforts to supply hope.
March 30, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.
To date, nearly 400 containers from Convoy of Hope have been delivered, cleared, or are in transit to countries across Europe in response to the war in Ukraine. Most recently, Convoy shipped 20 containers of rice and several generators to help those affected by the war.
In the first few months of 2023, Convoy’s partners in Ukraine delivered 45 loads to local churches from the new operations warehouse on the outskirts of Kyiv. The delivery of these containers will help churches and partners in Ukraine cope with the growing number of internally displaced people. As one of Convoy’s disaster responders recently said, “It is hard to communicate the massive amount of need that still exists across the country.”
One of those needs is for the very basics, such as bread. “I never thought that bread could be so delicious, and never thought I would actually dream about bread!” said Vitaly, one of the people Convoy has served in Ukraine.
Like most Ukrainians, Vitaly was not prepared for the war’s escalation. Basic services, such as light, water, and gas, were gone. Peace and tranquility disappeared. Shops, pharmacies, and grocery stores closed.
“The streets have become empty and gray, scary and dangerous,” said Vitaly. “Because of the roar of military equipment, bombing, and constant gunfire, the basement has become one of the safest places for many people.”
With food suddenly in short supply, the everyday occurrence of freshly baked bread suddenly became a luxury. But Convoy of Hope provided Vitaly and his community with this basic necessity … and gave them a source of unexpected hope.
“It is impossible to forget this feeling when you are holding this fragrant loaf of bread in your hands,” said Vitaly. “No matter how much I wanted to eat it myself in one breath, I knew that there were other people waiting for it in the basement. I had to share.”
Vitaly also had a message for Convoy of Hope and its supporters: “Kind people! Thank you for this moment of happiness, when you are holding bread in your hand and have a chance to eat! Thank you so much!”
Convoy of Hope, local organizations, and church partners are still working tirelessly to provide essential supplies across the region. Through our network of partners and supporters, hope is being delivered to millions of people in Ukraine and throughout Eastern Europe.
