This winter, the Estonian Refugee Council is providing heating assistance to over 5,600 Ukrainian families living near the front lines. The support is directed towards individuals residing in the regions most affected by the war, where ongoing attacks have continuously disrupted access to essential services.
The distribution of winter survival aid in Ukraine is made possible through funding from the European Union, USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, the UN-managed Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, during the “1,000 Days of War, 1,000 Warm Homes” winter campaign held in November and December, the Estonian public contributed a further 41,508 euros. With these donations, the Estonian Refugee Council's heating assistance will reach over 5,600 families this winter.
“Since the beginning of September, our team has provided heating support to thousands of people facing their third winter amidst full-scale war. Attacks on homes and heating and electrical infrastructure continue, and cold weather conditions make survival even more challenging. A big thank you to all donors whose contributions help the people of Ukraine get through the winter,” said Eero Janson, Director of the Estonian Refugee Council.
This winter, the Estonian Refugee Council is distributing heating aid to people living in the Kharkiv, Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. With this support, families affected by the war and living near the front lines can purchase heating materials or pay their heating bills. If necessary, with the help of local partners, the required firewood is delivered directly to people's yards. The support is intended for the entire heating season.
A heartfelt thank you to the partners of the winter campaign who supported us and helped achieve our goal. Thank you, Anu Lamp, Evelin Võigemast, Ülle Lichtfeldt, Delfi.ee, Digiekraanid, Duo Media, Eventech, Decora, Tallinn Jaani Congregation, and Ilmapood.
Sincere thanks to all donors and supporters!
The Estonian Refugee Council has been working in Ukraine since 2014, providing humanitarian aid and supporting people affected by the war to restore their economic well-being.
