My name is Ian Yang, and five years ago, I experienced something that changed my life forever – the incredible warmth and unbreakable spirit of Kharkiv's people. As a Korean international student at Auburn University, I never expected a brief visit to Ukraine would lead me to start this urgent mission. Today, I watch the city that touched my heart face unimaginable devastation, and I know I must act.
A Race Against Time and Temperature
Imagine facing -4.7°C (23.6°F) temperatures with no heating and broken windows. This isn't a hypothetical – it's the reality for thousands in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, just 18 miles from the Russian border. Due to recent attacks:
- 3 precious lives were lost and 28 people were injured, including 4 innocent children
- Over 615 families are sleeping in homes with shattered windows
- 9,900 civilians were forced to evacuate, with thousands more waiting
- Critical heating infrastructure lies in ruins as winter approaches
Why Your Help Matters Now More Than Ever
The recent military assessment from ISW (Nov 17, 2024) confirms what we feared: Russian forces are advancing toward Kharkiv. Families face an impossible choice between staying in danger or risking evacuation in freezing temperatures. Every day without action puts more lives at risk.
Nova Ukraine Evacuations in Kharkiv Region
Your Donation's Direct Impact
Through Nova Ukraine, a respected humanitarian organization working directly in Kharkiv, your contribution instantly becomes life-saving aid:
$12 provides a chest seal to prevent collapsed lungs
$24 supplies a tourniquet for critical bleeding
$39 delivers life-saving antibiotics to a child
$118 funds a full day of emergency treatment
$944 ensures eight weeks of intensive care for a child
How We're Saving Lives Together
Nova Ukraine's team works tirelessly on three critical fronts:
Emergency Evacuations
Coordinating safe civilian evacuations
Providing medical support at evacuation points
Distributing emergency supplies to evacuees
First Responder Support
Equipping rescue teams with technical gear
Supplying crucial first-aid kits
Providing protective equipment for emergency workers
Winter Survival
Maintaining emergency supply stockpiles
Distributing critical medical supplies
Deploying winter survival equipment
The Situation is Critical
Recent data from ReliefWeb (October 2024) reveals the stark reality:
- 40% of Kharkiv residents urgently need heating assistance
- 23% require immediate window replacements
- Thousands face both military threats and freezing temperatures
Join Us in Saving Lives
The window for action closes on December 31, 2024, but the need is immediate. Every minute we wait puts more lives at risk. Your support today means:
A family stays warm tonight
A child receives urgent medical care
A first responder gets vital equipment
Your donation, no matter the size, becomes a lifeline for families in Kharkiv. Share this campaign – every share could save a life.
100% of donations go directly to Nova Ukraine's humanitarian efforts in Kharkiv. All donations are tax-deductible. Together, we can help Kharkiv survive this winter.
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