KIWI K.A.R.E UKRAINE - Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation
KIWI K.A.R.E is providing critical Aid and Refugee Evacuation services to the people of Ukraine.
The people of Ukraine are under siege. Help us do what Kiwi's do best: use our practical skills and can-do attitude to make a positive difference.
Fourteen million Ukrainians have been displaced, with half this number believed to be internally displaced within Ukraine. Many are unable to get away from the suffering and trauma of constant attacks.
KIWI K.A.R.E (Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation) needs to raise money to fund vehicles, and purchase supplies and equipment to run a 24-month operation.
We are delivering food, sanitary products for women, nappies, toys for children, medicine and medical equipment, trauma kits and defibrillators, pet supplies (for the thousands of displaced animals) and much more.
We are also providing evacuation services for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) from troubled areas.
KIWI K.A.R.E is a registered New Zealand Charitable Organisation and is led by Tenby Powell. With over three decades of military service in the NZ Army, a successful business career and service on government boards, Tenby is funding his own way while in situ in Ukraine and now seeks help with sustainable funding for Kiwi K.A.R.E.
“Many have lost everything. The supplies we deliver are essential for those remaining in Ukraine and for those we assist with evacuation. Without a new van the entire operation stops. We travel thousands of kilometres each week and we need to maintain this high operational tempo.”
Thank you for your generous support.
Tenby Powell
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Kiwi K.A.R.E's involvement (page creator)
Kiwi K.A.R.E (Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation) is operating in Ukraine delivering essential supplies and evacuating civilians from dangerous areas.
About us
Kiwi K.A.R.E. is a ‘last mile‘ Humanitarian and Medical Aid organisation in that we operate almost exclusively in the Red Zones (the newly liberated areas and those towns and villages behind the Zero Line), delivering directly to front line hospitals and medical centres, and to residents who have remained in situ. As our name implies, we also conduct evacuations, including occasional long-haul evacs.
Use of funds
Money raised will go directly on operations, the establishment of a HQ, purchase of a van to deliver much needed goods, food, medicine - and to provide evacuations. No money will be used to fund administration or team wages; we are covering our own costs.
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DRONE TERROR IN UKRAINE: New Zealand Ambulance Attacked During Evacuation now on Display in Central Kyiv 5 November 2025
Greetings Friends,
‘Aroha', one of two New Zealand ambulances attacked by Russian drones this year, is now on display in central Kyiv as a stark reminder of war crimes committed against civilians and humanitarian organisations.
‘Aroha’, meaning love, is one of 38 decommissioned ambulances, all named in Te Reo Māori, and delivered into service in Ukraine by Kiwi K.A.R.E, and one of two attacked by Russian drones near the frontlines since June.
While Aroha is write-off and not economic to repair, ‘Kaha’, meaning strength, remains under assessment after being attacked by a drone in the Donetsk region.
Meantime we have replaced the ambulances thanks to your incredible support - more on that soon. We receive many hundreds of requests for evacuations weekly and we do our utmost to reach those most vulnerable.
Thank you, one and all, for your continued support and encouragement.
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Thank you so much, Nigel! This period of time is all about survival, with continued attacks on health and energy infrastructure happening constantly. This means hundreds of hospitals and healthcare facilities are no longer fully operational, lacking fuel, water, and electricity to meet basic needs. Your generous donation and support is greatly appreciated. 💙💛
Yes indeed, Bob, a just peace. Thank you for supporting Kiwi K.A.R.E to keep the humanitarian wheels rolling, the aid moving forward, and stoves being produced for those most in need. 💙💛
Thank you, Marcia, for supporting Kiwi K.A.R.E to keep the humanitarian wheels rolling, the aid moving forward, and stoves being produced for those most in need. 💙💛
Thank you Bev & David, we appreciate your kind words. Over the past three years we have reached many thousands of vulnerable people and will continue to do so. Thanks for your support 💙💛
Thank you so much. We will be forever grateful to you and many thousands of New Zealanders, and our friends around the world, who have kept the Kiwi K.A.R.E wheels rolling in support of Ukrainians. 💙💛
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