Thermal underwear for Ukraine

$4,485 of $80,000 goal
Given by 66 generous donors in around 3 months

Our Ukrainian community in NZ has launched a fundraising campaign to manufacture and ship the merino thermal garments to Ukraine.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Dear friends and whānau,

Ukraine just made it through the very tough winter. We saw millions of people in Ukraine who face the devastating consequences of Russian military aggression. Homes have been destroyed, families have been displaced, and the basic necessities of life are scarce. Unfortunately, this war is not going away and Kremlin regime continues aggressive rhetoric and actions.

That's why we're launching a fundraising campaign to produce and ship thermal underwear to the people of Ukraine. With your help, we can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by the conflict. We are proud to be working with the Weft Knitting Company (https://www.weft.co.nz/) and its managing director, Hugh Douglas. The Weft Knitting Company, a reputable and socially responsible company, has generously agreed to provide us with high-quality materials at cost. We'll be working with volunteers in Ukraine to distribute clothes directly to those in need as we've already done that in the past winter. By the time we collect, pack and send these clothes to Ukraine, we expect them to arrive in October when cold weather starts to prevail.

We need your support to make this project a success. Every donation counts, no matter how small or large. Your contribution will help us provide a basic necessity to those who need it most and will show them that they are not forgotten. Let's come together as a community to help those who are in need in Ukraine.

Thank you for your support!

Our previous Givealittle page can be found here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ukraine-needs-your-warmth

Use of funds

With our goal of $80,000 we are going to manufacture, collect and send to Ukraine 2,500 units (1,250 sets) of thermal underwear.

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Garments are on the way!  5 August 2023

Dear Friends,

We are writing to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our fundraiser. With your donations and in cooperation with Weft Knitting Company we managed to produce, pack and send 1160 units of thermals! Those clothes became a part of much bigger container shipment we are conducting in collaboration with Ukrainian Association on Northern Regions. Apart from clothes, that delivery would include medicine, toys and other humanitarian aid for Ukraine. We are much stronger together!

With warmest regards,

Ukrainian Association of New Zealand (Southern Regions)

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Guest Donor on 01 Jul 2023
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James
James on 01 Jul 2023
$30
Donna Rufer
Donna Rufer on 30 Jun 2023    Everesting for Ukraine Humanitarian Aid
All the best Alex
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Aretha
Aretha on 29 Jun 2023    Everesting for Ukraine Humanitarian Aid
A very worthy cause, good on you Alex
$15
Melanie
Melanie on 28 Jun 2023    Everesting for Ukraine Humanitarian Aid
Nice work Alex!
$20

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This campaign started on 2 Apr 2023 and ended on 2 Jul 2023.