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 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 well established work-streams:
1. Road-of-Life: conducting civilian evacuations and patient transfers from behind the frontlines. 7000 people evacuated as of May 2026.
2. Heat-for-Health: the fabrication and distribution of stoves and water boilers made from unserviceable electrical water cylinders. 8000 units distributed as of May 2026.
3. General Humanitarian & Medical Aid Distribution: As of May 2026, Kiwi K.A.R.E has procured and distributed hundreds of 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
Russian Drones Continue to Deliberately Target Ambulances and Paramedics 15 August 2026
Hi Friends - I’m back in Ukraine for my 5th Tour of Duty and looking forward to keeping you updated on key events.
To kick things off, I spoke with Nathan Rarere on RNZ’s ‘First Up’ this week to give him an update on the work Kiwi K.A.R.E teams are doing on the ground here in Ukraine.
Russian drones continue to deliberately target ambulances and paramedics as part of a wider assault on Ukraine’s healthcare system.
To date, Kiwi K.A.R.E has had six vehicles targeted (3 ambulances and 3 support vehicles) with two written off.
Our teams are still out there and their extraordinarily brave service saves lives.
I’m looking forward to relinking with Team East (operating in the Donetsk & Kharkiv Regions) next week and Team South (Kherson & Mykolaiv Regions) soon after.
As always, we could not do this without your support. Your support ensures we reach those who need help the most - thank you!
To listen to my interview with Nathan, please click on the link below.
Best regards to all from Kyiv
Tenby
#KiwiKARE #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🤝🇳🇿
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Thank you. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. Your donation will ensure we are able to continue our work supporting Ukrainian’s in the Red Zones. 💙💛
Thank you, Laura, 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. 💙💛
Our big thanks for your donation, Jean. 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, Rob - your donation means the world to us! It helps keep our mission moving and gives us the courage to keep showing up for those who need us most. 💙💛
Thank you for standing with us again, Beverly. Your continued generosity means we can keep delivering aid, medical support and evacuations exactly where they are needed most. We are deeply grateful. And thanks also for your kind words about my treatment. 💙💛
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