What does victory look like for a child in wartime Ukraine?
Sometimes it’s as simple as turning on a tap and watching clean water flow.
Last month, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, working alongside Rebuild Our Ukraine (REUA), the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) and other partners, delivered something extraordinary to the Mykolaiv region in Ukraine: two mobile water purification stations that now deliver clean drinking water to over 60,000 people. This includes children fighting cancer at the Regional Oncology Center and young patients at the Children’s Clinical Hospital (Center for Pediatric Rehabilitation and Palliative Care).
These advanced ReH₂O systems represent more than technology—they represent hope restored. Each station can purify thousands of litres daily, transforming contaminated water into safe drinking water that meets international standards. For medical facilities treating the most vulnerable patients, this reliability is literally lifesaving.
Because of Russia’s violent war and repeated attacks, these children faced a cruel choice: drink contaminated water and risk infection, or go without. Today, those same children drink safely. Their parents sleep better. Medical staff can focus on healing instead of worrying about dehydration and waterborne illnesses.
REUA has now installed 12 of these mobile purification stations across the country, with six located in Mykolaiv alone. This coordinated effort highlights how international partnerships can deliver immediate, tangible relief to communities under siege.
As the world continues to witness, Ukraine demonstrates remarkable strength and resilience in defending itself. This inspiring reality reminds us that while Ukraine fights for its future on the battlefield, we can fight for its future by helping the most vulnerable.
Our Every Child Deserves a Future campaign runs through June 23. Every dollar you give helps fund essential services for Ukrainian children who urgently need our help.
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Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) – founded in 1995, CUF has a strong track record of providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the areas of healthcare, education and civil society. CUF collaborates with aid providers in Ukraine, Canada, and beyond to maximize impact and cost-effectiveness of your support.