We have been in Ukraine since 1993, and since 2014 we’ve spent 70% of our time in Ukraine working on various projects from Constitutional reform to visiting the front lines where we’ve developed delivery systems for the soldiers as well as refugees. Our work has given us favor at the highest levels: the President’s Office, many key members of Parliament, the Ministry of Defense, more than 200 chaplains which serve in the trenches, and most importantly — thousands of clergy throughout the country.
There are three large components to what we do at WeHelpUA –
1. Acquisition
2. Transportion
3. Distribution
The first, acquisition, is possible in Romania, Poland, and somewhat in Moldova. There is also adequate warehousing available. we have suggested to several other large projects to forgo shipping containers over to Ukraine as the aid can be acquired along the border areas.
The second, transportation, is a moving target due to the war, the changes in tempo as battle lines shift and Russian targets are redefined. This requires up to the date, literally hour by hour, adjustments. We have close connections with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to create and utilize humanitarian corridors, as well as the trucking necessary to get the job done.
The third, distribution, is best served in our opinion by clergy and church members — those who know their people, their villages and cities, and who are already doing the work in amazing ways while suffering for lack of adequate supply. We are able to network every evangelical denomination in reaching the largest city down to the smallest village.
Through these channels and your support we are able to provide much needed support to the people of Ukraine.