Help the children of Ukraine

It's been more than four and a half years since war erupted in Ukraine. Today, the conflict rages on and children continue to live in fear - desperate for help, holding out for hope.

Air-raid sirens have replaced school bells, nights are spent in bomb-shelters not bedrooms, and kids are learning to run for cover before learning to ride a bike. No child should grow up like this.

Since the 24th of February 2022, 3,900 kids have been killed or injured, more than 3.4 million Ukrainians remain displaced from their homes and 2.2 million children are struggling each day without clean water, sanitation, electricity and access to healthcare and education.

Since the war began, we’ve received many generous donations from kind-hearted Kiwis up and down Aotearoa. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and provided us with the fuel to continue our lifesaving work.

Here’s a look at what UNICEF donors have helped us achieve in the first 6-months of 2026:

We've helped 23,000 people access primary healthcare services and supplies.

We've provided mental health and psychosocial support to 228,000 children, adolescents and caregivers.

We've supported 107,000 children to continue their education in formal or non-formal settings, including early learning opportunities.

We've helped 3.6 million people access safe water and sanitation.

We've supported 94,350 households with humanitarian cash transfers.

2,670,044 people benefitted from restored municipal heating systems over the recent harsh winter.