Ukraine: where the war intensifies, aid must endure

The war continues. And life does, too

In northeastern Ukraine, in conflict-affected areas where temperatures plunge to -19°C, families endure their harshest winter in years. Heating systems fail. Water supplies are disrupted. A missing window becomes a health risk.

The war has entered a prolonged phase defined by endurance rather than movement. The intensification of airstrikes – from 1,000 monthly to over 5,200 – shapes daily life through constant outages and alerts. Winter magnifies every vulnerability.

This is the part of war we rarely speak about: the gradual erosion of security, stability, and mental wellbeing. Children show signs of anxiety and developmental delays. Adults speak of exhaustion. The elderly remain alone in damaged homes.

For many, leaving has never been realistic. Economic, logistical, and emotional barriers mean people stay, absorbing the full weight of the conflict.

"As a mother, it is hard to see your children freeze during the winter".

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Standing alongside local communities since 2022  

Since 2022, Medair has provided impartial, needs-based humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable communities across Ukraine, regardless of nationality, race, religion, gender, or age. Our sustained presence focuses on helping families maintain dignity and preserve resilience.

Humanitarian needs are chronic, not episodic. Your support enables:

• Emergency heating to survive winter

• Urgent shelter repairs to damaged homes

• Protection and psychosocial support for families and children

• Access to water and essential services

Your gift helps families maintain hope and resilience through this prolonged crisis, standing with people fighting for safety, continuity, and a future for their children.

"This has been the hardest winter so far. The attacks and the extreme cold have made life much harder to bear. Medair has brought hope".