Ukraine: Winter aid for children-SOS Children's Villages raise the alarm!

Ukraine: Winter aid for children-SOS Children's Villages raise the alarm!

Kiew, Ukraine - The third winter in the state of war in Ukraine is an immense challenge for the population, especially for children and families. According to Serhii Lukashov, the head of the SOS Children's Villages in Ukraine, many of them face a profound emergency with the break-in of winter. An alarming fact is that Nearly are either destroyed or badly damaged 2 million apartments and the infrastructure is significantly impaired by tense attacks. The problem of the power supply is serious, especially after the massive attacks at the end of August, in which the energy infrastructure was attacked in 15 regions.

The most endangered people are the 3.7 million domestic displaced persons who often live in provisional accommodations. These emergency apartments are not suitable for extreme winter conditions; There is a lack of insulation, heating and even warm water. The blankets provided and the warm clothing are also inadequate. The situation is further tightened by the strict winter temperatures, which can be life -threatening, especially for small children. "The risk of hypothermia is high, which can result in serious health damage," said Lukashov.

the mental load

In addition to the physical challenges, people also have to deal with enormous psychological stress. Lukashov describes that the population has been living under constant stress for three years. "Now they are facing the task again to survive winter under extremely difficult conditions," he says. This repeated trauma means that many reach their psychological limits. International support is indispensable in this critical situation. Not only survival is in danger, but also the dignity and hope of people are at stake.

In order to counter these difficult circumstances, the SOS Children's Villages in the SOS Children's Villages in a targeted manner in Ukraine. The organization provides around 1,500 children and adults with urgently needed aid goods and cash. This help also includes repairs to damaged roofs and windows as well as the provision of fuel. Another step is to equip the social center in Kiev with emergency generators in order to offer people a safe place and to ensure the power supply for their computers and work equipment. In addition, those affected receive psychosocial support, which is of crucial importance in this situation.

These auxiliary measures are of crucial importance to help people in Ukraine in this critical winter time and to improve their living conditions. The SOS Children's Villages make a valuable contribution to bringing hope and support in the middle of despair, but the need for international aid remains undeniable.