Operation Illuminate Ukraine

Welcome to our GoFundMe page for Operation Iluminate Ukraine.

We are on a mission to bring hope, light, and essential resources to the heart of Kherson, Ukraine. A once-thriving region, Kherson is now ravaged by relentless conflict and destructive flooding, leaving its residents in desperate need.

Approximately 1 in 4 people in Kherson lack consistent access to electricity. This shortage has a profound effect on their daily life, limiting food storage capabilities and contributing to a sense of isolation as the world outside descends into darkness after sundown. Despite these challenges, the spirit of the Kherson people remains unbroken, inspiring our mission to support them.

We have strategically partnered with a host of reputable organizations to ensure the success and efficiency of Operation Illuminate Ukraine. Foremost among them is the Steel Ants, a committed NGO based in Mykolaiv, known for their expertise in facilitating humanitarian aid delivery into high-risk zones. Additionally, we're collaborating with Labas, the largest domestic food wholesaler in Slovakia, who will aid us in securing the necessary supplies for our mission. Rounding out our team of partners is International Messengers, a US-based international organization, entrusted with the crucial role of safely transferring our funds to Slovakia. With the collective efforts of these organizations, we're set to bring light and hope to Ukraine.

Our plan is practical and life-saving. We aim to purchase essential supplies in Košice, Slovakia, transport them to Mykolaiv, and then distribute them to Kherson and surrounding areas. These supplies include canned meats and vegetables, candles, and ramen, the basic necessities for survival in these difficult conditions.

For each $5,000 donated, we can provide sustenance for 36 people for a month and supply enough candles to light their homes for seven and a half months. We guarantee that 100% of your donation will go directly to aiding those in need as there are no overhead costs.

But your gift means more than mere survival. Every can of food fuels another day of resilience; each candle ignites hope in a home shrouded by darkness. By donating to Operation Iluminate Ukraine, you will be giving the people of Kherson more than just sustenance and light – you will be giving them hope.

Stand with us. Your donation can help the people of Kherson live rather than merely survive, filling their nights with light, their days with sustenance, and their hearts with hope.

Thank you for considering a donation to Operation Iluminate Ukraine. Every contribution counts. Together, we can make a difference.