KIWI K.A.R.E UKRAINE - Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation
KIWI K.A.R.E provides critical Aid and Refugee Evacuation services to the people of Ukraine.
The people of Ukraine have been under siege since the full scale war started in February 2022.
Please help us do what Kiwi's do best: use our practical skills and can-do attitude to make a positive difference.
Millions of Ukrainians have been displaced with many internally displaced within Ukraine. Many are unable to get away from the trauma of constant attacks on power and water infrastructure, and city residences.
KIWI K.A.R.E has been conducting humanitarian operations in Ukraine since May 2022 and has three established work-streams:
1. Road-of-Life: civilian evacuations and patient transfers from behind the frontlines. Over 10,000 trips completed, evacuating some 22,000 as of Sep 2026.
2. Heat-for-Health: fabrication and distribution of stoves and water boilers made from unserviceable electrical water cylinders. 10,000 units distributed as of Sep 2026.
3. Lifeline Logistics- general humanitarian & medical aid distribution: As of Sep 2026, Kiwi K.A.R.E has distributed some 4,000 tonnes of aid.
To keep the wheels of aid, evacuations and fabrication rolling, we need to continue to fund our operation.
KIWI K.A.R.E is a registered New Zealand Charitable Organisation led by Tenby Powell. With over three decades of service in the NZ Army, a successful business career and service on government boards, Tenby has funded his own way while in situ in Ukraine and seeks continued help with sustainable funding for Kiwi K.A.R.E until the full scale war ends in a just peace for Ukraine.
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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Latest update
Interview with the Kyiv Post 3 October 2026
Dear Friends,
Four and a half years later the drones still hunt civilians, families still freeze, ambulances still get hit. To date we have have 11 vehicles hit and have lost five, 3 of which were ambulances.
Kiwi K.A.R.E and our Ukrainian partner teams remain steadfast in our humanitarian service and particularly in reaching those most vulnerable in frontline areas.
We simply could not do this without your generous support.
Recently, I sat down with Kyiv Post Chief Editor to talk about why we continue our service.
The bottom line is that people should not have to live like this.
Please listen. Then pass it on.
As always - thank you for empowering us to serve and to do so under a New Zealand flag.
Latest donations
Our big thanks for your donation, Kerry. Because of supporters like you, we can keep the momentum going and make sure Kiwi K.A.R.E reaches those who need it most. 💙💛
Thank you, Jeremy - your regular support is what allows Kiwi K.A.R.E. to keep showing up, day after day, for people living under constant threat. We simply could not do this work without you. 💙💛
Thank you, Mark. After four and a half years supporting those affected by the war in Ukraine, Kiwi K.A.R.E is more determined than ever to keep delivering aid where it’s needed most. None of this would be possible without your generosity. 💙💛
Thank you so much for your continued support, Gillian. Russia is no longer relying solely on big night-time missile attacks on cities. Mixed ballistic and cruise missiles + new jet-powered Shahed drones come in waves throughout the day as well as after dark. City sirens constantly blare, warning of impending attacks on residential housing, commercial shopping malls, energy infrastructure and hospitals. Winter is rapidly approaching and families, clinics and businesses are already planning for the inevitable loss of power and water for hours at a time. Your generous donation will make a difference and your support is greatly appreciated. 💙💛
Thank you so much for your continued support, Peter. In these incredibly difficult times, every day is focused on survival as attacks on critical health and energy infrastructure continue without pause. This has left hundreds of hospitals and medical centres struggling to function, with severe shortages of fuel, clean water, and electricity for life-saving care. Your generous donation and support enables us to continue high operational tempo humanitarian support. 💙💛
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