Help wounded Ukrainians to live their lives

$30,500 of $50,000 goal

Given by 239 generous donors in 2 years

Your donation will cover the shipping costs to transport containers with humanitarian aid, donated by generous Kiwis, from NZ to Ukraine.

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Over 4 years Ukrainians have been fighting for their survival. Residential buildings, schools, and hospitals continue to be shelled. Thousands of Ukrainians have been injured, and they require assistance to lead their lives. There is a severe shortage of medical equipment.

Since this 'container' project started 4 years ago, thanks to your support from every corner of NZ, 10 containers of aid have been successfully delivered to Ukraine. The 11th container is being prepared to leave Christchurch. This is a truly amazing NZ wide community project run by volunteers who care about people in Ukraine.

The Ukrainians are so grateful to receive medical equipment from Kiwis - wheelchairs, hospital beds, walking frames, crutches, catheters, dressings, wound drains, adult diapers and other essentials. Beside this, NZ made merino thermals were supplied to the front-line defenders. Your generous donations of clothing, children's toys also warm hearts and bodies of displaced Ukrainians.

Ukrainian Association of New Zealand is reaching out for your help. Your donation will cover the shipping and logistics costs to transport the containers from NZ to Ukraine.

On the ground in Ukraine, a dedicated and trusted group of volunteers will ensure these medical supplies reach the people who urgently require them. Your support can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by war.

Ukrainian Association of New Zealand (Northern Regions)'s involvement (page creator)

UANZ is a community based, non-profit organisation founded in 2007. We have a network of volunteers and supporters to organise, pack, store and move the donated goods, help with compliance and paperwork for the shipment of containers.

Use of funds

The donations will be spent on cost of delivery the container(s) from New Zealand to Ukraine and purchasing thermal underwear from a local NZ manufacturer. The project promises to be ongoing. It means there may be more containers than one.

Please see our previous page here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-ukrainians-living-through-the-war

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The 12th container is being prepared… but not where you might expect. 18 June 2026

Auckland? Feilding? Christchurch? Not this time.

When we say this is a New Zealand–wide effort, we truly mean it and super proud of it. Kiwis from every corner of the country are stepping up to support Ukrainians affected by the ongoing war.

This time, it’s the incredible community of Invercargill. Medical beds generously donated by a local hospital will soon be on their way to Ukraine.

A huge thank you to the firefighters from three Invercargill brigades who volunteered their time, strength, and energy to move the beds into storage. Their teamwork and willingness to help made a massive difference, bringing these much-needed beds one step closer to the people who need them.

We are also deeply grateful to iHire for providing warehouse space, transport, and hands-on support. Their ongoing behind-the-scenes contribution has been invaluable in making projects like this possible.

It’s always inspiring to see individuals and businesses step up without hesitation.

Now it’s time for all of us to play our part and get these beds to Ukraine.

Every dollar counts, only TOGETHER we can make it happen.

Stand with firefighters. Stand with Ukraine. Please donate today.

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