KIWI K.A.R.E UKRAINE - Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation

Greetings Friends

I thought you’d be interested to know that Kiwi K.A.R.E is preparing our largest-ever aid response after receiving a formal request from a Ukrainian Regional Governor for 3,500 stoves and water boilers.

Thanks to your generosity and through consistent, effective on-the-ground delivery in Ukraine’s most dangerous areas, we have established deep trust with Ukrainian authorities and communities, positioning New Zealand as a reliable and compassionate partner far from its shores.

This new request will take the total delivered beyond 11,000 units - a powerful symbol of New Zealand’s enduring commitment.

You may recall that each unit features a small brass plaque on which a map of our small country is etched, together with the words, “With love from New Zealand.”

These plaques have helped turn a practical aid item into a diplomatic emblem. In eastern Ukraine they are simply known as the ‘With love from New Zealand’ stoves.

While they deliver heat, hot water and a cooking capability, they also carry a message that New Zealand stands with Ukraine in people-to-people diplomacy which has proven remarkably effective.

As always - we could not have achieved this without your support and encouragement.

My big thanks on behalf of all the Kiwi K.A.R.E teams.