In a community on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Russia’s war shows up daily in unexpected and relentless ways. The power goes out, impacting even the most essential services.
For hours at a time, families are left without light, without heat, without certainty of when it will return. But life needs to continue despite regular power outages because it has to. 🎥 Watch the short video below.
In 2022, this community was partially occupied by Russia’s troops. It was liberated within a month, but the instability never left. Today, outages lasting three, four, even six hours are part of daily life.
At the centre of this community is a House of Culture. Once a gathering place, it is now a critical hub for humanitarian & medical aid, supporting families, children, and those most affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
With support from the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, a solar power station now keeps this centre running, even during outages. This is what your support makes possible. People can rely on a place that does not shut down when everything else does.
A special thank-you for our supporters
Donate to our Powering urgent recovery campaign before April 9 for a chance to be one of four supporters to receive an autographed copy of Dr. Timothy Snyder’s On Freedom. In addition, one supporter will receive an exclusive signed Ukrainian edition of Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire’s (Retired) personal memoir Waiting for First Light.
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About the 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.