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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Kiwi K.A.R.E is Preparing our Largest-Ever Aid Response 30 April 2026
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.
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Thank you, DJ. 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, Gail. Without your support and encouragement, Kiwi K.A.R.E. would not be able to provide humanitarian and medical aid support, or conduct evacuations. You have our heartfelt thanks. 💙💛
Thank you so much, Kit. 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. 💙💛
Kia Ora, nga mihi nui, Marlene - your words of encouragement and your support mean a lot to us. After nearly four years of service, we remain equally committed today to reach those most vulnerable and in need. 💙💛
Thank you! After four years of service in Ukraine, Kiwi K.A.R.E remains very committed to helping Ukrainians in need and we could not do this without your support. 💙💛
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