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Warmth as a basic need: help families get through winter safely

Russian forces continue to strike Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, damaging critical facilities that millions of people depend on in their daily lives.

Thermal power plants, substations, gas distribution points, power lines, and fuel storage sites are repeatedly targeted.

Access to solid fuel in frontline and war-affected communities remains one of the most urgent humanitarian needs.

This winter, you can be someone’s source of warmth.

 

Why this matters now

Winter during wartime is a real challenge.

In many settlements of Kherson Oblast:

  • There is no stable electricity supply
  • Central heating is absent
  • Gas pipelines are disconnected or destroyed

Cold inside a home is not just discomfort. It poses health risks, causes stress for children and elderly people, and renders it impossible to cook properly. Indoor temperatures can drop to +5°C.

 

Our goal

To raise 2,240,000 UAH (€46,450) to purchase solid fuel (firewood) for 150 households in Kherson Oblast, who—because of the war—cannot secure heating for the winter on their own.
Distribution will be carried out by Caritas Beryslav.

16,160 UAH = warmth for one family for the entire winter

 

Alina’s story

“Warmth to me means family, children, hugs,” says Alina Salamatova as she lights the stove.

She and her husband have fled the war twice, starting their lives over each time. After relocating to Khmelnytskyi region, they were left with nothing—no belongings, no home, with a newborn in their arms.

“They helped us with everything—from food to a crib for the baby. And even with firewood to heat the house. That saved us. Now the house is warm, the children aren’t freezing, and we believe again that we can live.”

 

How we work

  • Caritas purchases fuel in bulk directly from producers
  • Local teams distribute it to families with the greatest need
  • We provide reports and photos from every delivery point so donors can see the impact

Your support means warmth, safety, and dignity for families facing winter in wartime conditions.

 


Support Firewood

 

in USD

Intermediary: BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, New York, USA
SWIFT: IRVTUS3N
Beneficiary’s bank: JSC KREDOBANK
Lviv, Ukraine SWIFT: WUCBUA2X
Beneficiary: Acc UA79 325365 000000 2600801913626 name “Caritas Ukraine”
Purpose of payment: CHARITABLE DONATION FOR FIREWOOD FOR KHERSON REGION

or

Intermediary: RAIFFEISEN BANK INTERNATIONAL AG, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
SWIFT: RZBAATWW
Beneficiary’s bank: JSC KREDOBANK
Lviv, Ukraine SWIFT: WUCBUA2X
Beneficiary: Acc UA79 325365 000000 2600801913626 name “Caritas Ukraine”
Purpose of payment: CHARITABLE DONATION FOR FIREWOOD FOR KHERSON REGION

in EUR

Intermediary: KBC BANK NV, Brussels, Belgium
SWIFT: KREDBEBB
Beneficiary’s bank: JSC KREDOBANK
Lviv, Ukraine SWIFT: WUCBUA2X 
Beneficiary: Acc UA79 325365 0000002600801913626 name “Caritas Ukraine”
Purpose of payment: CHARITABLE DONATION FOR FIREWOOD FOR KHERSON REGION

or

Intermediary: COMMERZBANK AG, Frankfurt, Germany
SWIFT:СOBADEFF
Beneficiary’s bank: JSC KREDOBANK
Lviv, Ukraine SWIFT: WUCBU2X 
Beneficiary: Acc UA79 325365 0000002600801913626 name “Caritas Ukraine”
Purpose of payment: CHARITABLE DONATION FOR FIREWOOD FOR KHERSON REGION

or

Intermediary: UNICREDIT SPA, Milano, Italy
SWIFT: UNCRITMM
Beneficiary’s bank: JSC KREDOBANK

Lviv, Ukraine SWIFT: WUCBUA2X
Beneficiary: Acc UA79 325365 0000002600801913626 name “Caritas Ukraine”
Purpose of payment: CHARITABLE DONATION FOR FIREWOOD FOR KHERSON REGION

In CAD

Intermediary: CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE Toronto, Canada
SWIFT: CIBCCATT
Beneficiary’s bank: JSC KREDOBANK
Lviv, Ukraine SWIFT: WUCBUA2X
Beneficiary: Acc UA79 325365 000000 2600801913626 name “Caritas Ukraine”
Purpose of payment: CHARITABLE DONATION FOR FIREWOOD FOR KHERSON REGION

in GBP

Intermediary: LLOYDS BANK TSB PLC London, Great Britain
SWIFT: LOYDGB2L
Beneficiary’s bank: JSC KREDOBANK
Lviv, Ukraine SWIFT: WUCBUA2X
Beneficiary: Acc UA 47 325365 0000000 260010007580 name “Caritas Ukraine”

Purpose of payment: CHARITABLE DONATION FOR FIREWOOD FOR KHERSON REGION

 

in PLN

Intermediary: POWSZECHNA KASA OSZCZEDNOSCI BANK POLSKI SA WARSZAWA, POLAND
SWIFT: BPKOPLPW
Beneficiary’s bank: JSC KREDOBANK
Lviv, Ukraine SWIFT:WUCBUA2X
Beneficiary: Acc UA73 325365 000000 2600902913626 name “Caritas Ukraine”
Purpose of payment: CHARITABLE DONATION FOR FIREWOOD FOR KHERSON REGION

in CHF

 

Intermediary: CREDIT SUISSE AG, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
SWIFT: CRESCHZZ80A
Beneficiary’s bank: JSC KREDOBANK
Lviv, Ukraine SWIFT:WUCBUA2X
Beneficiary: Acc UA 14 325365 0000000260050035127 name “Caritas Ukraine”

Purpose of payment: CHARITABLE DONATION FOR FIREWOOD FOR KHERSON REGION