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2 Years of Relief Efforts in Ukraine with HOPE worldwide

Feb 23, 2024

For the past two years, HOPE worldwide has been actively involved in providing aid and support to the people of Ukraine amidst the ongoing humanitarian disaster where thousands of our brothers and sisters faced an unprecedented crisis. The situation has demanded urgent action, and with the help of generous donors and dedicated volunteers, many lives have been saved and significant milestones have been achieved.


Let's take a look back at the journey:



Responding to the Crisis: Since the inception of the crisis, HOPE worldwide has been at the forefront, addressing the pressing needs of families, children, and elderly affected by the turmoil in Ukraine. The initial call for assistance highlighted the growing demand for food, medicine, and shelter, prompting an immediate response from the organization.


To date, HOPE worldwide has delivered more than $28 million in medicines and trauma supplies, served over 1 million hot meals, provided over 50,000 food baskets and deliveries, including over 1,500 weekly food deliveries, and helped to place more than 1,500 refugees in 37 cities within Europe and Canada.


Here is a timeline of our humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine:



Feb 24 – March 2, 2022

The crisis in Ukraine begins: HOPE worldwide’s Disaster Response team mobilizes to bring food, water filters, and medical supplies to refugees and those in need. 1,000+ meals per day are served,

1,500+ water filters are delivered, and 500+ refugee families are placed into safe homes throughout Europe.


March 22, 2022

Partnerships for Relief: Over15 tons of medicine & supplies valued at over $20 million are shipped by Heart to Heart Int’l to HOPE worldwide’s team on the ground in Germany for transport into Ukraine. These supplies were distributed to over 100 hospitals and field clinics with the help of the Ukrainian Ministry of Health.


April 21, 2022

Providing Shelter and Support: In partnership with Feed the Children and church partners in Ukraine, over 50,000 meals are served, and 800 people are provided shelter; 650 people are placed in homes, and 1,000+ individuals are given psychosocial support.


May 27, 2022

Refugees Support and Integration: HOPE worldwide’s Global Network places over 1,500 Ukrainian Refugees in homes throughout Germany, France, Italy, the U.K., Switzerland, Baltic and Nordic countries.


June 28, 2022

On-ground Assistance and Advocacy: HOPE worldwide senior leaders, actively engaged with Ukrainian officials, including the Ukrainian Minister of Health and Deputy Ministers, church leaders, and communities to assess needs and provide assistance. Visits to devastated areas like Bucca and Irpin reinforced the organization's resolve to stand in solidarity with the affected populations.


October 25, 2022

Community Engagement and Empowerment: HOPEww Ukraine organizes events throughout Ukraine, where more than 1,200 families receive food kits, and more than 3,000 people receive essential food as well as emotional and psychosocial support.


December 14, 2022

Engaging in Global Summits: HOPE worldwide is honored to have our team invited to present as speakers at the World for Ukraine conference, alongside luminaries and top government officials from across Europe and the globe.


Dec 2022-February 2024

Sustained Relief and Support: Together, The Salvation Army and HOPE worldwide provide displaced Ukrainian children and families in regions throughout Ukraine with hot meals, food baskets, vouchers and activities for psychosocial support.


We cannot thank you enough for helping support our brothers and sisters in disasters like these. The collective impact of your contributions has brought hope and relief to countless individuals and families in their time of need.


Thanks to your donations, HOPE worldwide’s team was able to multiply your support into delivering millions of dollars’ worth of aid and supplies where it was needed most. Because of our long history and our good standing with many global humanitarian programs and government entities, we were also blessed to be able to leverage our network of volunteers and trusted partners in Ukraine to get things done in areas where few could operate safely.

 

As HOPE worldwide reflects on two years of relentless efforts in Ukraine, the journey underscores the power of compassion, solidarity, and resilience in times of crisis. Sadly, this type of story is happening in many places around the world. HOPE worldwide’s mission is to support communities in crisis, because we believe that in times of need, no one should feel alone.

 

Where we have access and ability, we use our network of trusted partners and volunteers to come alongside those in need, so that together, we can inspire greater hope. If you’d like to help further our ability to respond to communities in crisis, please donate to our global disaster relief fund. 


www.hopeww.org/disaster



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