Winter in Ukraine is brutally cold, especially for families already enduring the hardship of war. In regions like Kherson, freezing temperatures, limited access to fuel, and ongoing shelling create dangerous conditions for children and parents. Most homes are heated using potbelly stoves, fueled by firewood, briquettes, or anything that can burn. But firewood is scarce, and the winter months from November through March are long and harsh.

Unheated homes are more than uncomfortable. They are a serious risk to children’s health. Without access to steady income or any savings, many families are unable to afford fuel. The war has made regular employment nearly impossible, leaving parents without options to keep their children warm and safe.

In 2023, donor support made it possible to purchase a full truckload of briquettes for families in Kherson. This supply provided enough fuel to heat the homes of more than 80 families, helping over 300 children survive through winter. Our local partners are ready to do it again, but they cannot do it alone.

Your support can help provide warmth to families facing another freezing season. Even one donation can help deliver firewood or briquettes to a home in need.

Click here to donate and help keep families in Kherson warm this winter.