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
NZ Government Help Sought to Deliver 3,500 Stoves Before Winter 2 June 2026
Dear Kiwi KARE Family,
I’m pleased to update you that we are well underway fabricating and delivering stoves and water boilers to families in the Blyznuikivska Region of Kharkiv Oblast through our Heat-for-Health programme.
You may recall we received our largest request yet - 3,500 units - from the Head of the Blyznuikivska Settlement Council.
In this heavily targeted Red Zone, Russian attacks have destroyed power and water infrastructure, leaving families without heat, hot water, or cooking facilities during winters that drop to -20°C.
Thanks to your support, we’ve already delivered over 8,000 units in four years. This latest request will take us beyond 11,000 “With Love from New Zealand” stoves - as they are affectionately known across eastern Ukraine.
To meet this urgent need before next winter, we require $875,000 ($250 per unit fabricated and delivered). Our public campaign is tracking well, targeting around $250,000, but a significant gap remains.
So we have reached out to the New Zealand Government for support. If you have connections with MPs or Ministers, please share this important humanitarian initiative with them.
Every donation powers this proven, high-impact, low-risk programme where the New Zealand government can transparently deliver meaningful humanitarian diplomacy through Kiwi K.A.R.E.
Thank you for standing with us. Your generosity is truly changing lives.
With deep gratitude,
Tenby
Latest donations
Thank you so much, Richard, for your words of encouragement and your generous donation. 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 support is greatly appreciated. 💙💛
Thank you for your continued support to Kiwi K.A.R.E, Donald. Your support enables us to keep the humanitarian wheels rolling, the aid moving forward, and stoves being produced for those most in need. 💙💛
Thank you very much for your donation, Bob. Your support not only enables us to keep the wheels of humanitarian aid rolling, it encourages us to reach those most in need every day. 💙💛
Thank you, Stephen. Without your generous support, Kiwi K.A.R.E. would not be able to provide humanitarian and medical aid support, conduct evacuations, or fabricate the stoves and water heaters. You have our heartfelt thanks. 💙💛
Thank you, Melanie. Your support is greatly appreciated and it enables us to continue our important work delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine’s most vulnerable. 💙💛
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